The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has officially revealed its compatibility with Nintendo's Amiibo, detailing the functions the figures will provide. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the next installment in the long-running Nintendo franchise, and is the first game to feature Princess Zelda as the primary playable character.
With Echoes of Wisdom releasing this September, fans have been getting new information about the game steadily before its launch. One piece of information that was confirmed early on was Echoes of Wisdom's Amiibo support. Amiibos are a set of collectible toy figures produced by Nintendo, first released in 2014. Players can tap their Amiibos onto their console for various effects, with the Zelda series usually giving players new gear or weapons, and Echoes of Wisdom is no exception.
Pre-orders for the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom are now available at outlets like Best Buy and GameStop, offering up special bonuses.
This information was posted on the official Japanese website for Echoes of Wisdom (translated by Nintendo Life), giving some insight into how the Amiibos will function in the game. According to this translation, Amiibos will unlock useful items for Zelda in Echoes of...