Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment launches today exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2
Players join Princess Zelda to defend ancient Hyrule from the invading forces of the Demon King Ganondorf in the newly released action title Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, available today only on Nintendo Switch 2.
The Rise of the Imprisoning War
The game reimagines the legendary Imprisoning War that forever altered the history of Hyrule. This previously untold chapter connects directly to the events leading to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, revealing the origins of the struggle hinted at in that epic.
“The ancient tale of Demon King Ganondorf’s invasion of Hyrule is about to come to life in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.”
Allies and Adversaries
Princess Zelda does not stand alone. She is supported by familiar allies, including King Rauru and the valiant Sages, as well as new faces such as the exuberant Korok Calamo. Together, they battle relentlessly against Ganondorf’s dark legions.
Combat and Strategy
- Each hero has a distinct fighting style with unique moves.
- Players can form alliances for powerful Sync Strikes that shift the course of combat.
- Zonai devices channel water, wind, and other elements to adapt the battlefield to player advantage.
Using their full range of abilities, players execute devastating combos, shatter enemy ranks, and topple massive bosses to reclaim the kingdom’s future.
Author’s Summary
Epic battles, ancient secrets, and Princess Zelda’s rise in the Imprisoning War — a vital prelude to the saga that defines the kingdom’s fate.