The Legend of Zelda's timeline is one of the most curious things in video game history, especially given the fact that it has been developed over what will soon be four decades. Over the franchise's lifespan, the Zelda timeline has grown extensively, with some installments, like the recent Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, even daring to challenge the patterns already set in motion. However, after Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom defied the conventions of the Legend of Zelda timeline, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's recently confirmed timeline placement is a good sign for the future.