Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Fight the war for ancient Hyrule
Battle hordes of enemies in the untold story of the Imprisoning War! Experience the complete, true story of Demon King Ganondorf’s invasion that was briefly shown in the Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom game.
Only for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system!
Defend the land from the Demon King
Fight your way through seemingly endless waves of enemies for control of ancient Hyrule!
Fight as legends
Prepare your loadout and step onto the battlefield as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other legendary heroes. Work together to take down powerful bosses and their legions of minions as a team.
Team up for Sync Strikes
On the battlefield, Sync Strikes are powerful attacks performed by two allies working together. Different ally combinations will produce different kinds of Sync Strikes.
Counter with Unique Skills
Interrupt certain attacks from powerful enemies with Unique Skills. Counter correctly to expose the enemy’s weak point and really let them have it.
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Wield powerful Zonai Devices
Check out a selection of devices you can deploy in battle. Combine them with heroes’ signature abilities and see what happens!
Flame Emitter
Shoots fire directly ahead to set enemies ablaze.
Time Bomb
Enemies in its radius are going to have a bad time when the timer strikes “boom.”
Rocket
Move at high speed while sending enemies flying. It’ll keep going so long as you have energy left.
Battery
Need more energy in a pinch? Immediately recover some to keep your devices going.
Meet legendary characters
Get to know some of the key players of the Imprisoning War.
Zelda
A Hyrulean princess who has been transported to this era from the distant future and is searching for a way home.
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Team up with a friend
Join forces with a friend for two-player co-op in on the same Nintendo Switch 2 system or via GameShare*. Either way, only one person needs the game for two to play!
On one system
Play in split-screen! Each player can use a single Joy-Con™ 2 controller, a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, or a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller (sold separately). You can also use controllers compatible with the Nintendo Switch system.
Via GameShare
Play on your own screen! Share with a friend playing on their own Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system over local wireless. You can also share online with another Nintendo Switch 2 system using GameChat.
Gear up with amiibo
Scan any compatible amiibo™ accessory** to get in-game items like crafting materials and other stuff that you might find helpful.
Get save data bonuses
Receive a High Guard’s Claymore with save data on your system from the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game, and a High Guard’s Sword with save data from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These weapons can be redeemed after returning to the Hyrule map upon completion of The Howling Tempests mission.
High Guard's Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
High Guard’s Claymore
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
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*Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate GameShare session. Users who receive software via GameShare can only play the software during the session in which it was shared. Shared game will not be playable after the session ends. Nintendo Switch 2 and GameChat required for each user engaging in GameShare via GameChat. Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. During the GameChat open-access period, GameChat can be used without a membership. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com
**amiibo sold separately. Visit amiibo.com for details on amiibo functionality.
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Nintendo Switch 2 required to initiate GameShare. GameChat required for online GameShare. Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com
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* Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate GameShare session. Users who receive software via GameShare can only play the software during the session in which it was shared. Shared game will not be playable after the session ends. Nintendo Switch 2 and GameChat required for each user engaging in GameShare via GameChat. Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. During the GameChat open-access period, GameChat can be used without a membership. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com.
** amiibo sold separately. Visit amiibo.com for details on amiibo functionality.
© Nintendo © KOEI TECMO GAMES All rights reserved. Licensed by Nintendo. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.