If you purchase a digital copy from the Nintendo eShop, the ability to pre-load the game is already available, meaning you can download it early and start playing as soon as it’s available.
As with all Nintendo games, you can play on Thursday, September 26 in your regionalthough there is an exception for people living in North America.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Release Date: When will Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom be released?
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be available on Thursday, September 26 during the following times in the Switch eShop:
In conclusion, you can play Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom as soon as midnight local timeexcept in North America, where it will launch at midnight on the East Coast — meaning those living in the rest of the continent will be able to join in an hour or two before bed.
Another (tiny) exception is that if you buy a game in an eShop region where it’s already available (e.g. Japan), you can start playing when it’s midnight in that region, provided you’re willing to log into that specific regional account every time you want to play. Otherwise, just wait until it’s available in your location.
Finally, it’s worth mentioning that the above only applies to digital purchases on the eShop, as the physical copy is ready to play as soon as you get it. For those who prefer to have a shelf version of the game, it’s worth noting that up-to-date QVC customers can get $30 off Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomprovided you top up your order to a total of $60.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pre-download size
Digital Pre-Orders Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom It’s available for pre-load from the eShop, so you’ll be able to download and start playing as soon as it’s released.
According to Nintendo, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom The preload size is 6GB — so make sure you have enough space on your Switch ahead of time. If not, a microSD update may be in the cards (pun intended), especially since that 6GB doesn’t include any post-release patches or updates that may come to the game.
