Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is almost in our hands with his release date thursday september 26 on the Nintendo Switch is just around the corner.
Firmly ignoring Gamelon’s wand, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom marks the first time Princess Zelda takes center stage as a true main character in The Legend of Zelda series. While you can begin your adventure as soon as you pick up a physical edition of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the digital version purchased through the Nintendo Switch eShop comes with a restriction you should be aware of.
So, if you digitally pre-ordered the game via the eShop and want to know when you’ll be able to start playing, look below to find out more. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom release time.
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Zelda Echoes of Wisdom release time in BST, CEST, EDT and PDT
The Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom release time is nice and simple for anyone planning on playing the digital version of the game, as it has to adhere to the general Nintendo Switch eShop rule of being available from midnight (local time) on Thursday, September 26.
The main exception is the United States and its multiple time zones. Since the release is national, players living on the West Coast should be able to start the Zelda adventure at the same time as those on the East Coast, which means they’ll have access to Echoes of Wisdom a little earlier, on Wednesday, September 25.
Here is a brief summary of the Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom release times in your area:
- UNITED KINGDOM – 00:00 (midnight BST) Thursday 26 September
- Europe – 00:00 (midnight CEST) on Thursday, September 26
- East Coast of the United States – 00:00 (midnight EDT) Thursday, September 26
- West Coast of the United States – 9:00 PM (PDT) Wednesday, September 25
The above only applies to digital pre-orders of the game via the Nintendo Switch eShop. Nintendo enforces this rule for every game it releases, which is something to keep in mind if you’re planning on pre-ordering another first-party game, like Mario & Luigi: Brothership, via the eShop. It’s also a good idea to consider the file size of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom if you’re playing the digital version.
If you ordered a physical copy, you’ll either have to pick it up in person like the good old days, or be at the mercy of your local postal service. (And your broken doorbell for some of us…) The upside to ordering a physical copy of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is that, depending on where you buy it, you can get one for free tat gift. If you ordered it from the official Nintendo store, for example, you will receive a small Zelda-themed keychain.
If you’re still unsure whether you want to play the Zelda adventure, check out Eurogamer’s Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom preview.
Good luck in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!
