Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (November 6, 2025)

Developer: Koei Tecmo

Price: $69.99

Genre: Action

File Size: 43.4 GB

Fight the war for ancient Hyrule

Battle hordes of enemies in the untold story of the Imprisoning War! Experience the complete, true story of Demon King Ganondorf’s invasion that was briefly shown in the Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom game.

Defend the land from the Demon King: Fight your way through seemingly endless waves of enemies for control of ancient Hyrule!

Fight as legends: Prepare your loadout and step onto the battlefield as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other legendary heroes. Work together to take down powerful bosses and their legions of minions as a team.

Team up for Sync Strikes: On the battlefield, Sync Strikes are powerful attacks performed by two allies working together. Different ally combinations will produce different kinds of Sync Strikes.

Counter with Unique Skills: Interrupt certain attacks from powerful enemies with Unique Skills. Counter correctly to expose the enemy’s weak point and really let them have it.

Wield powerful Zonai Devices: Check out a selection of devices you can deploy in battle. Combine them with heroes’ signature abilities and see what happens!

• Flame Emitter: Shoots fire directly ahead to set enemies ablaze.
• Time Bomb: Enemies in its radius are going to have a bad time when the timer strikes “boom.”
• Rocket: Move at high speed while sending enemies flying. It’ll keep going so long as you have energy left.
• Battery: Need more energy in a pinch? Immediately recover some to keep your devices going.

Meet legendary characters: Get to know some of the key players of the Imprisoning War.

• Zelda: A Hyrulean princess who has been transported to this era from the distant future and is searching for a way home.
• Rauru: The first king of Hyrule and one of the last surviving Zonai. He wields the power of light and a secret stone borne by his people when they descended from the heavens long ago
• Sonia: The founding queen of Hyrule, this gentle soul governs at Rauru’s side, supporting him with her boundless wisdom. She carries a secret stone and wields the power of time.
• Mineru: Rauru’s elder sister and an expert on the Zonai. She is often found researching constructs and other technological wonders in her study. She possesses a secret stone and the unique ability to separate her spirit from her body.
• Ganondorf: The only male born to the Gerudo in one hundred years, made chieftain in accordance with their laws.
• Agraston: The worldly chief of the Gorons. Though calm and intellectual, he will readily fight tooth and nail for his companions
• Qia: The Zora queen and a skilled fighter whose courage and valor inspire her people.
• Raphica: The quick-witted leader of the Rito. Despite his aloof demeanor, he is a considerate and steadfast ally.
• Ardi: A compassionate leader among the Gerudo, who is bound by Gerudo law to serve Ganondorf.
• Lenalia: Though she can come across as easygoing, her ability to get things done has made her one of Rauru’s most trusted attendants. She also bears a curiosity for all things mystical and frequently jots down observations in her journal.
• Calamo: A boisterous Korok roaming Hyrule in search of a place to put down roots.
• Mysterious Construct: A construct that can transform and take to the skies.

Team up with a friend: Join forces with a friend for two-player co-op in on the same Nintendo Switch 2 system or via GameShare*. Either way, only one person needs the game for two to play!

On one system: Play in split-screen! Each player can use a single Joy-Con™ 2 controller, a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, or a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller (sold separately). You can also use controllers compatible with the Nintendo Switch system.

Via GameShare: Play on your own screen! Share with a friend playing on their own Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system over local wireless. You can also share online with another Nintendo Switch 2 system using GameChat.

Gear up with amiibo: Scan any compatible amiibo™ accessory** to get in-game items like crafting materials and other stuff that you might find helpful.

Get save data bonuses: Receive a High Guard’s Claymore with save data on your system from the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game, and a High Guard’s Sword with save data from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These weapons can be redeemed after returning to the Hyrule map upon completion of The Howling Tempests mission.

• High Guard’s Sword (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom)
• High Guard’s Claymore (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)