Nintendo Announces ‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’ Game for Switch 2

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Nintendo announced Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a new spin-off game of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Releasing on the Nintendo Switch 2 this winter, the game will feature large-scale hack-and-slash battles and two-character team-up attacks

Yesterday in the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, the AAA Games Studio from both Nintendo and Koei Tecmo unveiled a fresh trailer for the upcoming game titled “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.” This sneak peek gave fans a glimpse into its extensive hack-and-slash combat action that will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2.

The video starts by Princess Zelda recounting the Imprisoning War, taking gamers back to Hyrule’s olden days as she, King Rauru, and a group of allies fight hordes of adversaries in grand battlefield scenes. Stunning clips showcase intricate combo sequences and vibrant settings, emphasizing the game’s claim of extensive warfare within the Legend of Zelda realm.

The fresh game focuses on collaborative gameplay elements, displaying powerful duo attacks from two characters that easily defeat groups using synchronous special moves. A cryptic ending shot suggests the emergence of a colossal Construct hidden in a dark cavern, accompanied by a chilling rendition of Fi’s theme song—indicating potential narrative twists or exciting gameplay reveals.

Set to debut this coming winter, “Age of Imprisonment” serves as a foundational prequel to “Tears of the Kingdom“, enriching the series’ mythology by introducing both recognized characters and entirely new perils.

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