Nintendo had a couple of announcements to make for Hyrule Warriors Legends during their latest Nintendo Direct. First the company confirmed that Hyrule Warriors Legends will be released on the 3DS in North America and Europe on March 25, 2016 and second they announced a new female character that will please many fans.
She is named Linkle, a new female character that lives in a small village that takes care of Cuccos. In combat Linkle wields dual crossbows to attack opponents in any direction and also makes use of powerful kicks to take down enemies who are in close quarters with her.