New Hyrule Warriors Spinoff Announced for Switch 2

Nintendo revealed an exciting new trailer during the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, showcasing Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a fresh addition to the Hyrule Warriors series and a spinoff of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This game promises to delve into the story of the Imprisoning War and Zelda's role in it.

Game Highlights

• Storyline: Set before the events of Tears of the Kingdom, the game explores the ancient conflict and features Zelda, Rauru, and Mineru as playable characters.
• Trailer Preview: The trailer offers a glimpse into the game's story, ending with a tease of a Construct.

Release Details

• Launch Window: Winter
• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Background and Series History

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, released in November 2020, is a prequel to Breath of the Wild, set 100 years earlier.
• Koei Tecmo has a long history with the series, having released Hyrule Warriors for Wii U in 2014, Hyrule Warriors Legends for 3DS in 2016, and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition for Switch in 2018.

The Legend of Zelda Series Timeline

• The original Tears of the Kingdom launched in May 2023, following a delay from 2022.
• The series continues to expand with Echoes of Wisdom, released in September 2024, featuring Zelda as the main playable character for the first time.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new chapter in the Zelda universe!

Source: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase