Summary

  • A YouTuber 3D printed a detailed Hyrule replica inspired by various Zelda games, garnering praise from viewers.
  • Echoes of Wisdom adds to The Legend of Zelda series, involving Princess Zelda in a new adventure to save Hyrule.
  • The map created by the artist includes iconic locations like Kakariko Village and the Faron Wetlands in impressive detail.

A YouTube artist has shared their love for The Legend of Zelda franchise by daring to 3D print a miniature replica of Hyrule. The iconic kingdom has been the backdrop for multiple games belonging to Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise, offering several points of interest, including Hyrule Castle, Lake Hylia, the Gerudo region, the Zora Domain, and many more.

Created and developed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, The Legend of Zelda series is one of Nintendo’s flagship IPs, and the franchise has produced over 40 games centering around Link’s mission to save Princess Zelda and Hyrule from Ganon’s evil intentions. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the most recent addition to the series, following last year’s incredibly successful Tears of the Kingdom, and Echoes of Wisdom’s day-one update polished the game's debut by addressing several issues with models, map data, music, and cutscenes.

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Link crouching at ledge artwork next to Echoes of Wisdom Zelda riding horse icon emblem
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Posted on YouTube by Jazza, a 28-minute video provided a behind-the-scenes look at the artist’s recreation of Hyrule in miniature form. Jazza confirmed the map measured 2.5 meters square and had a foam base with details created using the Balmbulab A1 3D printer. The design was inspired by the maps of Echoes of Wisdom and A Link to the Past, but the artist explained that the project had free rein to pay homage to several Zelda game maps, including Ocarina of Time. After the individual models had been printed, Jazza painted everything by hand, from the giant trees to resin rivers, and the map was completed by adding a 3D model of Princess Zelda from Echoes of Wisdom.

Zelda Fan 3D Prints Impressive Hyrule Map Miniature

The YouTube community had nothing but praise for the artist, stating the map was more of a “maxiature” than a miniature and asking where a model of that scale was going to be stored. One user thought a similar project bringing Pokemon’s Kanto region to life would be a good idea, and several fans collectively believed Jazza was the most creative and enthusiastic individual on the platform. However, this isn’t the first time Hyrule has been 3D printed, as another Zelda fan recently 3D printed a map replica from A Link to the Past.

Echoes of Wisdom’s map size is eight times bigger than Link’s Awakening and includes iconic locations from the franchise, including Kakariko Village and the Faron Wetlands. In Jazza's version of the map, the artist did a fantastic job of making several points of interest stand out, including Hyrule’s graveyard and the Death Mountain region, which highlighted his attention to detail.

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
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Top Critic Avg: 85 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
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Released
September 26, 2024
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+
Developer(s)
Nintendo, Grezzo
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Nintendo
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Save Hyrule—this time with the wisdom of Princess Zelda!

The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts—and with a certain swordsman among the missing, it’s up to Princess Zelda to save her kingdom in the latest adventure in The Legend of Zelda™ series!



Team up with the ethereal creature Tri and use the Tri Rod to create “echoes,” which are imitations of things you find in the environment—then recreate those echoes whenever you like to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Use echoes like water blocks to reach new heights, make bridges out of old beds, throw rocks at foes, or find your own combination of echoes to do things your way. You can even make echoes of monsters to fight at your side in combat!
 

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Nintendo Switch
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How Long To Beat
20 Hours
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty