The new and upcoming Zelda game, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has received a brand-new trailer that was released today. Titled “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Traversing Hyrule,” it showcases some of the environments that players can expect to explore as Zelda makes their way through Hyrule.
First, the trailer showcases the Gerudo Desert, home to the Voe, women who are exclusively allowed into Gerudo Town. Gerudo Desert is prone to sandstorms, which can obscure visibility for explorers as you traverse through the game. As you explore Gerudo Desert, you’ll get to explore vast ruins that have plenty of unique creatures hiding around every corner. In addition, players will also get to explore an oasis hidden away within Gerudo Desert, where there will be a place to relax, as well as speak to some of the nearby NPCs.
Jabul Waters is the next area to be shown off. Compared to the chaos of the ancient ruins in Gerudo Desert, Jabul Waters is “home to some of the most tranquil waterways in Hyrule.” In this zone, Zelda can encounter the two different types of Zora: The Sea Zora and the River Zora, both who are starkly different to each other in appearance. From the footage showcased in the trailer, it looks as if the Zora don’t often see eye to eye, and Zelda will have to mediate.
The next area showcased is Eldin Volcano, which is home to the famous Kakariko Village, tucked away at the base of the volcano. By traversing the volcano, which is home to many risks and threats for Zelda to conquer, she will eventually make her way to Goron City, where she can meet the Gorons.
Zelda will also get to explore the Faron Wetlands, a lush and humid rain forest, where she’ll get to learn more about the Deku Scrubs living in the Wetlands.
Of course, while the main quest is to save Link, there will also be a variety of quests given to Zelda in each area that she explores, which will give you rewards and fun story lines to explore by completing them.
One of the new main features that is coming to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the use of Travel Waypoints. This isn’t too dissimilar to those that are present in Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom. Once you’ve unlocked the Travel Waypoint, you can warp to them from your map.
In addition to the Travel Waypoints, you’ll also gain access to a horse, which you can use to trample small enemies as well as jump over small obstacles, which can help you traverse Hyrule. The horse can be summoned easily by crafting a Carrot Echo, which can then allow players to summon their steed from anywhere in the world.
Another new feature is the addition of Business Scrubs, where you can make Smoothies using the ingredients that you’ve collected on your travels. Each smoothie has a different effect, and can help Zelda on her journey through Hyrule.
Zelda is given a new ability in this game called Bind. When creating Echoes isn’t enough to help her bypass obstacles, Tri can bind her to an object, which moves in tandem with Zelda. It can be used for a multitude of things, such as unearthing buried treasure or throwing enemies off of a cliff.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is to be released on September 26, 2024.
