After decades in Link’s shadow, Zelda will finally shine in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

While we know the name of Princess Zelda well, we know little about the depth of her character. In the first game The Legend of Zeldashe embodies a classic archetype: the kidnapped princess that the hero, Link, must save. A pattern reminiscent of fairy tales. If from the first game, it shows signs of resistance, its complexity will grow over the course of the games. In the 90s, the princess became increasingly important. Ocarina of Time (1998), we discover her in the disguise of Sheik, a ninja who guides Link in his quest. This moment is crucial: Zelda is no longer content to be the princess locked in a castle. She is on the ground, hidden in the shadows, ready to fight. Its strength lies in its ability to evolve, to transcend the roles assigned to it.

Zelda is a figure of light in the darkness, the one who guides the hope of Hyrule even when all seems lost. In Breath of the Wildwe were able to see her in a new light: far from being passive, she is a passionate scientist, seeking to understand the ancient forces that could save her kingdom. She faces her own doubts, her own weaknesses, but it is this vulnerability that makes her incredibly human.. Zelda, armed with a magic wand, is able to create echoes of objects and monsters to defeat her enemies and solve puzzles in a Hyrule where Link has disappeared.

Finally, Zelda is recognized

The princess who has long depended on Link to save the kingdom becomes the main actress of her own destiny. This is not the first time that players embody the princess, but it is the first time in a major game of the saga. Fans have been waiting for it for a long time and This game does not simply mark a change in gameplay, it marks a real emancipation. for a character that millions of fans have been waiting to see in this light.

This video game is directed by Tomomi Sano, the first woman to direct a game in the saga. The Legend of ZeldaThis choice is emblematic of the evolution of the industry, which is increasingly opening up to diverse voices and new creative perspectives. For years, the community has been asking to see Zelda move beyond her role as a princess to be saved and become a true heroine. With Echoes of Wisdomthis dream takes shape. Tomomi Sano invites us to explore a world where Zelda’s magic, her wisdom and her power of creation are at the center of the adventure.