If you purchase a digital copy from Nintendo eShop, pre-release versions are now available, meaning you can download the game in advance and start playing as soon as it’s available.
As with all Nintendo games, You can play as soon as Thursday, September 26th, begins in your regionalthough there is an exception for those living in North America.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom release date: When will Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom be released?
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be available on the Switch eShop on Thursday, September 26th, at the following times:
In summary, you can play Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom as soon as Midnight local timeexcept in North America, where the broadcast goes live when midnight strikes on the East Coast – meaning people in the rest of the continent can sneak in an hour or two before bedtime.
Another (small) exception is if you buy the game in an eShop region where it’s already available (e.g. Japan). Then you can start playing in that region at midnight, assuming you’re willing to log into that specific regional account every time you want to play. Otherwise, just wait until it’s available in your region.
Finally, it’s worth noting that the above only applies to digital purchases via the eShop, as a physical copy is ready to play as soon as you get your hands on it. For those who would rather have a version of the game sitting on the shelf, it’s worth noting that first-time QVC customers can get $30 off. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomprovided you increase the order to a total of $60.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Preload Size
Digital pre-orders from Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is available for pre-download from the eShop, so you can download and play it as soon as it’s released.
According to Nintendo, this is Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom The preload size is 6GB – so make sure you have enough space on your Switch in advance. If not, a microSD upgrade may be in the cards (pun intended), especially if that 6GB doesn’t include any patches or updates that might come to the game post-release.
