Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Release Date

Kris Erickson • Nov 6, 2009 • Comments ()

In case you were thinking about freezing yourself in ice like Eric Cartman to pass the time before Spirit Tracks is released, don't do it! We just got word from Nintendo that the new Legend of Zelda DS game will launch in North America on December 7th. While that might seem like a long ways off, by our calculations it turns out to be only a mere month away. We know that Nintendo DS games haven't been landing with as much regularity as we would like, but we can probably hold out for just a little bit longer. We still have Kingdom Hearts to keep us company, after all.

For the first time in the 23-year history of The Legend of Zelda series, Princess Zelda is leaving the villainous clutches of the underworld behind and joining the adventure with Link. In The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, the spirit of Zelda accompanies Link on his quest to save Hyrule.

In another new gameplay twist, Zelda's spirit can take control of hulking suits of armor known as Phantoms, allowing the player to direct both Link and these new allies as they battle enemies, solve puzzles and uncover secrets.

The Phantom Hourglass had boats, and Spirit Tracks has trains. Zelda will ride alongside Link on his own customizable train, offering advice that will help players find new areas, storylines and items. The team of Link and Zelda presents countless new storyline details for fans to enjoy, including a closer look at Princess Zelda herself, one of the most iconic video game characters of all-time.

"More than two decades into its rich history, The Legend of Zelda has introduced another historic first for players as Link and Zelda unite to save Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks," said Nintendo of America's Cammie Dunaway, "Combining these unprecedented new story and game-play elements with the series' innovative touch-screen interface on Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, the game is sure to surprise and delight new and longtime fans."