Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Revealed for Nintendo Switch 2

It wouldn't be a Nintendo console without a Zelda title, and the Nintendo Switch 2 upholds this tradition with a surprising twist. During today's Nintendo Direct, we were introduced to a new addition to the Hyrule Warriors series: a prequel to Tears of the Kingdom titled Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, set to launch this winter.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment dives into the ancient history of Tears of the Kingdom, featuring a cast of characters from that era. This includes Zelda, alongside Rauru, Sonia, and other Secret Stone holders. The game narrates Zelda's journey after she travels back in time, where she allies with the last Zonai, Rauru, his sister Mineru, and his wife Sonia, to combat Ganondorf and his forces.

Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 - Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment

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The trailer showcased the unique abilities of these champions, including Mineru piloting a mech, Zelda wielding magic, Rauru with his distinctive sword-spear, and brief glimpses of other Sacred Stone wielders in action.

This marks the third installment in the Hyrule Warriors series, following the original Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, which served as a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Age of Calamity was particularly notable for its storytelling, which, while connected to Breath of the Wild, took a slightly unexpected path. It earned a 9/10 from us, praised as "a joy to play and discover" and "a blast from start to finish."

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