The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is one of the biggest surprises of 2024, with only rumors about a Zelda-led Legend of Zelda title circulating up until its announcement. Since players will be playing as Zelda rather than Link in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, that alone makes this installment different from any other game in the series. Additionally, it will also be bringing a brand-new ability to the table via the Tri Rod, which seems to function similarly to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Ultrahand ability. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's uniqueness doesn't end there, however, as one of The Legend of Zelda's most recognizable features has yet to be revealed, and it will presumably not make an appearance in the game.