Zelda’s solo adventure in Echoes of Wisdom looks ever more exciting as a new trailer showcases the areas she’ll explore. Like Link, it has been confirmed she’ll be exploring the world by horse travel as well.
Multiple towns and biomes have been featured in a new The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer uploaded Monday. It shows the castle town of Hyrule, the hot Gerudo Desert, the scenic Jabul Waters, the green Faron Wetlands, as well as Kakariko Village near Eldin Volcano.
The Echoes of Wisdom trailer also teases the conflict between the Sea Zora and the RIver Zora, which Zelda will likely help resolve during her journey.
Zelda rides a horse in Echoes of Wisdom
In addition to showing off the stunning world that Echoes of Wisdom offers, the trailer also confirms horse travel and side quests. While not as epic as Epona, this creature will help Zelda travel across Hyrule at a much faster pace. You’ll be able to gallop over weaker enemies and jump over small obstacles like small hills and gates. To summon your horse, you’ll need to make an echo (copy) of a carrot. The carrot will then fetch the horse over.
If you don’t know already, one of the main mechanics of Echoes of Wisdom is that Zelda can make a copy of almost anything in the game to help her.
The ingredients you collect throughout Hyrule can also be created into smoothies. Nintendo didn’t go into detail about this feature in the trailer but said, “Smoothies have different effects based on the ingredients you choose.” Outfits and accessories will enhance your abilities as well like an increased swimming speed with Zora’s flippers. Zelda’s outfit will change in-game according to what you have equipped too.
Another new mechanic was showcased in the trailer called the Bind ability. With bigger objects like boulders, you can use the bind ability to move them out of the way as Zelda walks around. Bind will also help you get buried treasure. Reverse bond is also introduced in the trailer, letting you move with a currently shifting platform or creature like a flying bird. This Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer has certainly intrigued this casual fan of the series.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom launches for the Nintendo Switch on September 26, 2024. It’s certainly going to be the most unique Zelda game on Switch.
