The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the newest entry in the Legend of Zelda franchise, and is set to feature Princess Zelda in her long-awaited debut as a mainline playable protagonist. Announced during the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, Echoes of Wisdom's announcement trailer gave fans their first glimpse at returning elements and original gameplay mechanics. The title is the first to focus on a character other than Link since August 2009. Zeldas role in the Legend of Zelda narrative has escalated of late, with Tear of the Kingdom being arguably the first to truly feature the Princess and her actions in a legendary role. However, Echoes of Wisdom may have done more for the series than continue Zeldas upward trajectory. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom may have opened the floodgates for the next generation of spin-offs.