On September 26, Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomwith a graphic style reminiscent of Link’s Awakening, introduces a historic novelty: players can control the Princess Zelda.
Although the princess is a central character in the series, this is the first time that she becomes a protagonist in a main title, an opportunity that until now she has only had in spin-off games such as Super Smash Bros
This change reflects a recent trend of Nintendo towards female protagonists, something we also saw in Princess Peach: Showtime!, released in March 2024. In said game, Peach
Nintendo had already taken a first step in 2005 with Super Princess Peach
Con Echoes of Wisdomthe company demonstrates its interest in diversifying the role in its franchises, marking a new era for its most iconic female characters.