Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Launches Today on Nintendo Switch 2
Players join Princess Zelda to defend ancient Hyrule from the invasion of the Demon King Ganondorf in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, released exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 today.
The Story Behind the Imprisoning War
This game brings to life the ancient Imprisoning War, a pivotal conflict that reshaped Hyrule and set the stage for the events in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It reveals canonical events hinted at but never fully explored in the original game.
Heroes Unite Against Ganondorf
Princess Zelda is joined by familiar heroes like King Rauru and the legendary Sages, along with new characters such as the energetic Korok Calamo, to battle Ganondorf’s dark forces.
Gameplay Highlights
- Master unique fighting styles of each hero.
- Team up with allies to perform powerful Sync Strikes.
- Use Zonai devices that harness elements like water and wind to influence battles strategically.
- Create devastating combos to overwhelm enemy legions and defeat formidable bosses.
"Players can master each hero’s unique signature fighting style as they face hordes of enemies. They can also team up with allies to create powerful Sync Strikes to turn the tide of battle and strategically deploy Zonai devices harnessing water, wind and other effects to change the flow of combat and emerge victorious."
Author’s summary: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment offers an immersive retelling of Hyrule’s ancient war with Ganondorf, blending classic characters and new heroes in strategic, action-packed battles on Nintendo Switch 2.