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Due · 60–150% of the usual gapLate-cycle. The series is in or near its usual release window — a new entry is due.
Cadence2.5 yrs
Last entry2 yrs
Expected~Mar 2027
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
81 (1986) → 83 (2024)
Average 82 across 22 entries
81 (1986) → 83 (2024)
Average 82 across 22 entries
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Latest entry|Released Sep 26, 2024|Early
Since last release: 1 yr 5 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Typical release: Apr 2026
Usual gap then: 3 yrs
1 yr 7 mos early
Since this release: 2 yrs 1 mo
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Released May 12, 2023|Very late
Since last release: 6 yrs 2 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Typical release: Sep 2018
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
4 yrs 8 mos late
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Released Mar 03, 2017|A little early
Since last release: 1 yr 4 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Typical release: May 2017
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
3 months early
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Released Oct 22, 2015|A little late
Since last release: 1 yr 11 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Typical release: May 2015
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
6 months late
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Released Nov 22, 2013|Late
Since last release: 2 yrs
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Typical release: Jan 2013
Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
10 months late
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Released Nov 18, 2011|Early
Since last release: 5 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Typical release: Dec 2012
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
1 yr 1 mo early
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Released Jun 16, 2011|On time
Since last release: 1 yr 6 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Typical release: Jun 2011
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
On time
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Released Dec 07, 2009|Very late
Since last release: 2 yrs 6 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Typical release: Aug 2008
Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
1 yr 4 mos late
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Released Jun 23, 2007|Early
Since last release: 7 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Typical release: Apr 2008
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
10 months early
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Released Dec 02, 2006|Very late
Since last release: 2 yrs 1 mo
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Typical release: Dec 2005
Usual gap then: 1 yr
1 yr late
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Released Nov 04, 2004|Early
Since last release: 5 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
Typical release: Nov 2005
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
1 yr early
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
Released Jun 07, 2004|A little late
Since last release: 1 yr 6 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Typical release: May 2004
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
1 month late
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Released Dec 13, 2002|Very early
Since last release: 0 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
Typical release: Dec 2004
Usual gap then: 2 yrs
2 yrs early
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
Released Dec 02, 2002|A little early
Since last release: 1 yr 9 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Typical release: Apr 2003
Usual gap then: 2.25 yrs
5 months early
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Released Feb 27, 2001|Early
Since last release: 10 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Typical release: Mar 2003
Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
2 yrs early
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Released Feb 27, 2001|Early
Since last release: 10 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Typical release: Mar 2003
Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
2 yrs early
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Released Apr 27, 2000|Early
Since last release: 1 yr 5 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Typical release: Jul 2002
Usual gap then: 3.75 yrs
2 yrs 3 mos early
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Released Nov 21, 1998|Very late
Since last release: 5 yrs 6 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Typical release: Nov 1995
Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
3 yrs late
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Released Jun 06, 1993|Early
Since last release: 1 yr 6 mos
Previous: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Typical release: Feb 1995
Usual gap then: 3.25 yrs
1 yr 8 mos early
The Legend of Zelda
1986 — 2024
The Legend of Zelda FAQ
- When is the next Legend of Zelda game coming out?
- Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 2.5 years, the next Legend of Zelda game is expected around March 2027. The latest entry is The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Sep 26, 2024).
- How long is the usual gap between Legend of Zelda games?
- Lately, mainline Legend of Zelda games arrive about every 2.5 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 22 entries since 1986, with the most recent gaps counting most.
- What is the latest Legend of Zelda game?
- The most recent mainline Legend of Zelda game is The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, released Sep 26, 2024.
- How many mainline Legend of Zelda games are there?
- There are 22 mainline Legend of Zelda games, from The Legend of Zelda (1986) to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (2024).
Predictions follow the series' own release rhythm. How we track