Brace yourselves, Hyrule heroes—on June 5, 2025, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom receives a free upgrade for Nintendo’s next-gen handheld, the Switch 2, Nintendo has confirmed.
What’s coming to Echoes of Wisdom?
- Optimized Visuals: The game will be fine-tuned for the Switch 2’s brighter, more vibrant display and will look stunning on 4K TVs.
- HDR Support: Bask in deeper blacks, brighter highlights, and richer colors as Echoes of Wisdom gains full HDR when docked to a compatible TV.
These enhancements arrive at no additional cost for anyone who already owns the original Switch version.
Why no frame-rate bump?
Unlike some games getting a straight 30→60 fps boost, Echoes of Wisdom already targets 60 fps on the original Switch hardware—albeit with occasional drops. Nintendo’s patch notes don’t promise a new 120 fps mode; instead, the extra horsepower of Switch 2 should stabilize performance, delivering a more consistent 60 fps experience throughout Hyrule’s fields and the eerie Still World.
How to grab the update
Simply connect your Switch 2 to the internet, perform a system update, and the free patch for Echoes of Wisdom will download automatically on launch day, June 5. No fumbling through menus—just jump right back into Zelda’s adventure.
What this means for Zelda fans
Playing as Princess Zelda in Echoes of Wisdom is already a breath of fresh air. Now, with crisper visuals and HDR vibrancy, every echo you summon and every corridor you explore will pop like never before. While some fans hoped for a full frame-rate overhaul, the reality is that consistent 60 fps on Switch 2 hardware will smooth out stutters that occasionally plagued the original release.
Beyond Echoes: the bigger picture
Echoes of Wisdom is one of 12 first-party Switch titles receiving free upgrades at Switch 2 launch—including Link’s Awakening, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (which do get both resolution and frame-rate boosts), Super Mario Odyssey, and ARMS (with HDR and framerate improvements). It’s Nintendo’s way of ensuring your libraries shine on their powerful new console.
Final Thoughts
June 5 can’t come soon enough! Whether you’re revisiting Hyrule’s frozen realms or just marveling at HDR-pumped waterfalls, Echoes of Wisdom on Switch 2 promises to be a visual treat—and at zero extra cost, it’s a win for every Zelda fan.
Stay tuned to Zelda Central for hands-on impressions the moment Switch 2 lands. Until then, sharpen your Tri Rod and prepare for the clearest, most vibrant Zelda adventure yet!
