Summary
- “Echoes of Wisdom” update fixes frustrating gameplay issue
- Zelda takes the lead as playable protagonist over Link
- Visual upgrades and HDR support for Switch 2, gameplay improvement for Switch owners
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has received a new update for both the Switch and Switch 2 that fixes a frustrating issue with the Echoes in the game. While Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom received generally positive reviews, not everything was perfect about the game. For those who have experienced frustration with the game’s core mechanic, this fix should make playing as Zelda much more enjoyable.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom finally delivered on something that fans have been begging for over the years and decades: a game that makes Zelda the playable protagonist hero, not Link. While Tears of the Kingdom also gave Zelda a more prominent role to play in the title, Echoes of Wisdom promptly puts Link in the background, leaving the titular princess with the role of saving everyone.
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Now, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has received an update that has made a change to the way that Echoes work. In this particular game, Echoes are Zelda’s power to duplicate items and creatures, allowing her to use them to solve puzzles or to defend herself from attackers. The new 1.1.0 update made a few changes to the title, including a feature to only display a player’s favorited Echoes after they’ve learned 30 of them. While previously favoriting Echoes could help players to find the ones that they use most often, players still had to sift through a potentially long list to find them. This new feature could speed up gameplay dramatically by fixing this issue.
The remainder of the Echoes of Wisdom update primarily has to do with improving visuals and optimizing the game for the Nintendo Switch 2. The original Nintendo Switch version has also received a fix to “various issues” to create a smoother experience. The Nintendo Switch 2 version has had its visuals optimized for the new improved hardware and high-resolution screens, plus adding support for the Nintendo Switch 2’s HDR capabilities. These additions are part of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom‘s free Switch 2 update, in contrast to games like Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild, which are receiving more extensive upgrades for a cost.
While only those who own the newer console will see significant improvements to the game’s visuals, it’s good to know that the original version of the title and owners of the Nintendo Switch get a free upgrade with a major gameplay improvement. Fans can download the update now.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 1.1.0 Patch Notes
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:
General
- Added a feature to display only favorited echoes in the list of echoes after 30 or more echoes have been learned.
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for improved image contrast and brightness.
- Note: HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.
- Fixed various issues to create a smoother gaming experience.
The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch:
General
- Added a feature to display only favorited echoes in the list of echoes after 30 or more echoes have been learned.
- Fixed various issues to create a smoother gaming experience.