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Originally Published 20 days ago — by Kotaku
Nintendo's upcoming mainline Zelda game may incorporate gameplay influences from the musou-style Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, which ties into Tears of the Kingdom, suggesting a potential evolution in the franchise's gameplay and storytelling, possibly reflecting collaborative innovations with Koei Tecmo, and marking the first Zelda title for Nintendo Switch 2.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Eurogamer
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, released recently on Switch 2, will receive two free updates to enhance gameplay, though details and release dates are not yet known. The game is set before Tears of the Kingdom and is part of the Zelda crossover series. Additionally, a live-action Zelda film is in production, scheduled for 2027.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment serves as a complementary story expansion to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, offering a hack-and-slash gameplay experience that explores Zelda's story through engaging combat mechanics and character variety, enriching the overall Zelda universe.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by IGN
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is praised for its engaging, fluid combat and fun gameplay, especially on the new Switch hardware, but criticized for its weak story, lack of depth in lore, and missed opportunities to explore the rich history of Tears of the Kingdom, making it more of a fanservice-filled action game than a meaningful prequel.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by IGN
Nintendo announced that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment will be released for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 6, 2025. The game expands on the story from Tears of the Kingdom, featuring characters like Zelda, King Rauru, Queen Sonia, and a playable Korok. It offers multiplayer options including two-player splitscreen and GameShare, with new gameplay mechanics like Sync Strikes and Zonai devices.