The ESRB’s description of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom confirms that Link will still be playable in the game, despite Zelda being seen as the protagonist. The description states that players will control Link using a sword and arrows to defeat enemies. It also mentions that Zelda can use a magic wand to summon creatures for battle. The announcement trailer for Echoes of Wisdom showed some gameplay featuring Link before revealing that Zelda would be the protagonist.
It remains unknown how the gameplay will be split between the two characters and if players will be able to control Link for the entire game. Series producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that this time, Zelda will step into the protagonist role, suggesting that she is replacing Link rather than working alongside him. In The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, players take on the role of Princess Zelda, who is searching for Link and saving Hyrule. Using the Tri Rod, she creates echoes to help her on her journey.
The game’s description and Aonuma’s comments indicate that Link’s role may be limited in Echoes of Wisdom, with players primarily controlling Zelda as she searches for Link and saves Hyrule.
