Echoes of Hyrule Officially Announced

Echoes of Hyrule is a reimagining of Ocarina of Time

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Hyrule, due out in May 2027, reimagines the story of the Hero of Time from the perspective of characters who never received their own spotlight in the game. The 332-page tale, told chronologically, begins before the events of Ocarina of Time and continues beyond the game’s conclusion, exploring what happens to Hyrule and its people afterward. Link is still a character in the book, because it would be impossible to tell the story otherwise, but rather than being front and center, he serves as the engine driving the stories of other characters.

Echoes of Hyrule is a hardcover novel with thread-sewn binding. Upon its release, it will be available in two editions. The Standard Deluxe Edition, priced at €25.95 (roughly $29.28 USD), includes the 332-page hardcover book, an Ocarina of Time GP Card print, and two exclusive bookmarks. The Hero of Time Edition, priced at €35.95 (roughly $40.49 USD), includes the items from the Standard Deluxe Edition and additional goodies such as an Ocarina manual, character map, art sheets, and a numbered certificate of authenticity.

It’s worth noting that the book is being published through Game Press and is not affiliated with Nintendo. The author, Anna-Victòria Teixidó, who writes under the pen name “Kurusonna,” is described as a longtime fan of the game. In addition to Teixidó’s writing, the novel also features a prologue by Carlos “Seijurou” Martínez, interior illustrations by María “Maiku” Lozano, and a cover designed by Víctor Polonio. Both editions of Echoes of Hyrule can be preordered from the Game Press website.