Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

The Legend of Zelda spin-off serves as a prequel to Tears of the Kingdom, focusing on Zelda's story and the Imprisoning War, with a winter 2025 release planned.

Nintendo revealed Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment during its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2, 2025.
The game is a Legend of Zelda spin-off and prequel to Tears of the Kingdom, exploring the pivotal Imprisoning War and Ganondorf's betrayal.
Zelda takes center stage as the main playable character, marking a significant shift in focus within the series.
The gameplay retains the fast-paced hack-and-slash combat of previous Hyrule Warriors titles, with a stronger emphasis on narrative depth.
Developed by Koei Tecmo in collaboration with Nintendo, the game is set for release in winter 2025 as part of the Nintendo Switch 2 lineup.