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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a Switch 2 exclusive launched on Nov 6, 2025, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide, signaling a strong start for the Zelda Musou title though it still trails Age of Calamity's 4 million on Switch; the Switch 2's growing install base and solid reviews underpin the sales momentum.
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.
Eiji Aonuma hints that the next mainline Zelda game may incorporate elements from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a collaboration with Koei Tecmo, potentially influencing future Zelda titles, with speculation about returning to previous Hyrule settings.
The 1.0.3 update for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment introduces new features like Phantom Ganon, Forbidden difficulty, new challenges, skills, and weapons, along with various improvements and bug fixes.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment for Switch 2 features a cast of 34 English voice actors, including Patricia Summersett as Zelda and Matt Mercer as Ganondorf, with social media confirming the full voice cast. The game has received positive reviews for its gameplay and presentation, making it a strong entry in the Zelda spin-off series.
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.
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment, released on Switch 2, has planned two free future updates to enhance gameplay, following a recent patch that fixed issues and added a shortcut feature. Bonus content is available for players with Tears of the Kingdom or Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity save data, and the game has received positive reviews for its engaging gameplay despite some map and co-op mode limitations.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has launched with plans for two free content updates, though specific details and release dates are not yet known. No DLC has been announced, but there is potential for an Expansion Pass similar to previous titles. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, with a recent patch version 1.0.1.
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.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment for Switch 2 received its first update (Version 1.0.1) on November 5, 2025, which fixed several issues related to gameplay, split-screen, and GameShare, and added a new shortcut feature on the map screen.
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.
The 1.0.1 update for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has been released, primarily fixing bugs related to progress issues and game crashes, and introducing a new shortcut feature for easier navigation. The game is launching globally on November 6.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment for Switch 2 is a visually stunning, story-rich musou game that combines deep Zelda lore with polished combat, impressive performance, and engaging gameplay, making it the best entry in the series so far.
The article reviews Nintendo's new Switch 2-exclusive Zelda spin-off, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, praising its graphics and production values but criticizing its repetitive gameplay, and expressing hope for a true next-gen Zelda game on the Switch 2.
Playable demos for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment are now available at select stores in the US and Canada, allowing players to try the game before its official release next week on November 6, 2025, with a 10-minute playtime limit.