No Nintendo console would be complete without a Zelda title, and the Nintendo Switch 2 delivers in a unique way. Announced during today's Nintendo Direct, a new addition to the Hyrule Warriors series, titled Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, is set to launch this winter. Developed by Koei Tecmo, this game serves as a prequel to Tears of the Kingdom, diving deep into the ancient history of Hyrule.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment introduces players to a roster of characters from the ancient past of Tears of the Kingdom. This includes Zelda herself, alongside Rauru, Sonia, and other Secret Stone holders. The game's narrative focuses on Zelda's journey after she travels back in time, where she collaborates with the last of the Zonai tribe, Rauru, his sister Mineru, and his wife Sonia, to combat Ganondorf and his forces.
Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
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The trailer showcased the unique abilities of the champions, including Mineru piloting a mech, Zelda wielding her magic, Rauru with his distinctive sword-spear, and a brief look at other Sacred Stone wielders in action.
This marks the third entry in the Hyrule Warriors series, following the original Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, which was a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Age of Calamity received high praise for its innovative storytelling and engaging gameplay, earning a 9/10 from us, described as "a joy to play and discover" and "a blast from start to finish." It will be fascinating to see if Age of Imprisonment follows suit with its own unexpected narrative twists.
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