The Legend of Zelda has managed to keep pace with virtually every major gaming IP of the past three decades, due in large part to the strength of its pedigree. Though the franchise is constantly moving forward with ambitious and inventive releases like Tears of the Kingdom and the recently announced Echoes of Wisdom, it's important to note that its new entries don't usurp its old ones. Rather, they provide novel experiences and different twists on established formulas, keeping them relevant over time.