The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has already achieved a remarkable feat, topping the most wishlisted games of the summer showcase season. This achievement surpasses major titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and fellow Nintendo powerhouse Metroid Prime 4.

Zelda fans were understandably thrilled with the latest Nintendo Direct. While the Switch 2 was absent, the Direct delivered highly anticipated announcements, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and some exciting surprises, chief among them the Zelda-centric title. For years, Zelda fans have clamored for a main series game where they could play as Zelda, a request seemingly ignored by Nintendo until now. The new Switch title fulfills this long-held desire, and the anticipation is palpable.

According to a GamesIndustry.Biz report, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom outperformed every other significant summer 2024 reveal on IGN Playlist. IGN Playlist tracks game backlogs and play activity, and this data, spanning May 30th to June 23rd, focuses solely on games unveiled during showcases. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom secured the #1 spot, followed by Doom: The Dark Ages at #2, and Astro Bot in third place. Gears of War: E-Day and Perfect Dark round out the top five.

Top Wishlisted Games May 30 – June 23 (via IGN Playlist)

1. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Nintendo)
2. Doom: The Dark Ages (Bethesda)
3. Astro Bot (Sony)
4. Gears of War: E-Day (Xbox)
5. Perfect Dark (Xbox)
6. Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Nintendo)
7. Assassin's Creed Shadows (Ubisoft)
8. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Kepler Interactive)
9. Fable (Xbox)
10. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Nintendo)
11. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Activision Blizzard)
12. Dragon Age: The Veilguard (EA)
13. South of Midnight (Xbox)
14. Lego Horizon Adventures (Sony)
15. Life is Strange: Double Exposure (Square Enix)
16. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Bethesda)
17. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (Konami)
18. Star Wars Outlaws (Ubisoft)
19. Super Mario Party Jamboree (Nintendo)
20. Mixtape (Annapurna Interactive)
21. Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science)
22. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Square Enix)
23. Dragon Quest 1&2 HD-2D Remake (Square Enix)
24. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Nintendo)
25. Avowed (Xbox)

While this wishlist ranking doesn't guarantee Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's commercial success, it strongly suggests significant fan interest. Beyond spin-offs like Hyrule Warriors and Super Smash Bros., Zelda has largely been a non-playable character, typically relegated to rescue missions or minor roles. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom offered more substantial participation, yet still fell short for fans desiring a full-fledged Zelda-led adventure.

Whether Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom lives up to the hype remains to be seen. However, its rapid ascent to the top of the wishlist demonstrates considerable fan optimism. Its success surpasses remasters like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, and even new entries in established franchises such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The coming months will be crucial in determining the relative performance of these games compared to their wishlist positions.