Summary
According to Nintendo,The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomhas sold 2.58 million copies globally. Released on July 01, 2025,The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis the first game in the beloved franchise to feature Princess Zelda as the main playable character.
Not long after the release ofTears of the Kingdomin 2023, fans were eager for moreZeldacontent, with the franchise continuing to be a driving force for Nintendo nearly four decades after the original title’s release. Announced during the June 2024 Nintendo Direct,Echoes of Wisdompromised some major gameplay changes, placing Zelda in the main character slot and focusing more heavily on puzzle-solving than action and combat. Reception to the title has been largely positive, with the most recently announced sales numbers highlighting a strong showing for the newest entry set in the world of Hyrule.
Spotted byNintendo Life,The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomhas reportedly sold 2.58 million units since its release. While this figure pales in comparison toTears of the Kingdom, which has sold over 20 million units to date, andBreath of the Wild, which currently sits at over 30 million units sold, it’s an impressive showing for a more niche entry to the franchise. More copies will likely be sold throughout the holiday season, with some predicting that the game will reach a similar peak asthe 2019 top-downZeldatitleLink’s Awakening, which has sold around 6 million copies.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Has Sold 2.58 Million Copies Worldwide
The unique mechanics found in the recent release weren’t the only thing to draw player’s attention. Incredibly,Echoes of Wisdomis the firstZeldagame to not featurelongtime Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamotoin the credits, marking the end of an era for many franchise fans. The game itself has garnered plenty of praise from critics and players alike, with many enjoying its colorful art style and new approach to puzzles. Unfortunately, some performance issues hindered the game at launch, though recent patches have largely fixed these problems.
Following yet another well-received release, the future of theZeldaseries looks bright. As the franchise approaches its 40th anniversary in 2026, many fans are eager to see Link and friends on the big screen, witha live-actionZeldafilmcurrently in the works. Although many longtime fans are concerned about the faithfulness of a cinema adaptations, recent video game-inspired television shows and films have found success with the community as a whole, such as the live-actionFalloutseries and theSonicmovies.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
WHERE TO PLAY
Save Hyrule—this time with the wisdom of Princess Zelda!The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts—and with a certain swordsman among the missing, it’s up to Princess Zelda to save her kingdom in the latest adventure in The Legend of Zelda™ series!Team up with the ethereal creature Tri and use the Tri Rod to create “echoes,” which are imitations of things you find in the environment—then recreate those echoes whenever you like to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Use echoes like water blocks to reach new heights, make bridges out of old beds, throw rocks at foes, or find your own combination of echoes to do things your way. You can even make echoes of monsters to fight at your side in combat!
