Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Teases Return of Classic Location

Excitement is building as fans speculate that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom might feature the beloved Lon Lon Ranch from previous Zelda games. This new installment, scheduled for release on September 26, is set to continue the nostalgic charm of 2019’s The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake. This time, however, players will step into the shoes of Zelda herself, marking a first for the mainline series.

As the release date approaches, Nintendo has been revealing more about the game, showcasing its dungeons and hinting at connections to past Zelda titles. Recent trailers have already teased familiar locations like the Gerudo Desert, Faron Wetlands, and Eldin Volcano, along with iconic characters such as the engineer Dampe from Ocarina of Time and the Business Scrubs from The Minish Cap.

In a recent promotional clip shared by Nintendo UK on Twitter, keen-eyed fans believe they’ve spotted another classic Zelda locale. The video, which shows Zelda exploring various terrains on horseback, includes a brief shot that resembles Lon Lon Ranch, first introduced in Ocarina of Time. This iconic ranch appears towards the end of the video, with Zelda leaping her horse over a wooden fence into the familiar farmstead. This discovery echoes an earlier glimpse of the ranch in an August trailer.

Lon Lon Ranch: A Classic Zelda Location

Lon Lon Ranch has been a staple in several Zelda games, including Ocarina of Time, The Minish Cap, and the 2004 GameCube title Four Swords Adventures. Managed by Malon and her father Talon, the ranch is renowned for its Lon Lon Milk, a valuable item for Link during his adventures. The ranch and its milk have garnered a special place in the hearts of Zelda fans, inspiring real-life Lon Lon Milk bottles and fan-created mods for games like Breath of the Wild.

As Echoes of Wisdom nears its launch, it appears that Princess Zelda may revisit Lon Lon Ranch to sample its famous milk. While it's not confirmed that the farm shown in the recent video is indeed Lon Lon Ranch, its inclusion would be a delightful nod to the series' storied past, enchanting players who fondly remember their time spent at the ranch in previous Zelda adventures.