The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s Placement in the Zelda Timeline Has Been Officially Revealed

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s Placement in the Zelda Timeline Has Been Officially Revealed

As someone who has been a dedicated Zelda fan since the days of the original NES, it’s always a thrill to delve deeper into the intricate lore and timeline of this beloved series. The reveal that “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom” is nestled within the Hero is Defeat (or Fallen Hero) timeline, following the aftermath of Link’s defeat in Ocarina of Time, feels like a nostalgic homecoming.


Despite numerous attempts, many find it challenging to decipher the Zelda series timeline due to its apparent lack of careful planning by the developers. Nevertheless, Nintendo strives to maintain a basic level of consistency in the timeline, and has now officially disclosed where The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom fits within this chronology.

It’s been confirmed that the game The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom takes place within the “Hero is Defeated” or “Fallen Hero” timeline, which branches off from Link being defeated by Ganon in Ocarina of Time. According to recent updates in the series’ timeline, this game unfolds between the occurrences of Tri Force Heroes and the original The Legend of Zelda.

Indeed, many enthusiasts of the game Zelda may argue that delving into the intricacies of the extensive timeline is not necessary, with some even within Nintendo sharing this viewpoint. However, for those who are interested in such details, it’s comforting to know that we now have an official explanation available.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is available on Switch. Read our review through here.

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2024-11-26 19:40