After the recent absolute horror of learning that Breath of the Wild does not exist on the official timeline of Zelda games, we can all rest easy in the knowledge that Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has been given its place in the holy records.

The official Zelda timeline has been added to reveal how The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom fits with the rest of the series.

Take a deep breath: Nintendo has revealed The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ’s position on the official franchise timeline just two months after the Zelda-led adventure arrived on Switch.

By surprise, and without prior notice, Nintendo has just confirmed where Echoes of Wisdom is located in the chronology of The Legend of Zelda. That's right. Without much fanfare, t

Nintendo has revealed The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 's official place on the Zelda timeline, and it turns out that the princess's adventure happens directly before the events of the first game.

The official Zelda timeline is the focus of much debate among the series’ hardcore fans, with rumblings over Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom’s place in all this recently settled when Nintendo popped both in a time and place all their own.

Nintendo has added The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to the official series timeline. The adorable top-down game is part of the 'Hero is defeated' timeline, slotting in behind Tri-Force Heroes and the original The Legend of Zelda.

Nintendo has updated the official Zelda history page and included Echoes of Wisdom's place on the timeline. Appearing in the timeline where The Hero is defeated in Ocarina of Time