Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Launches on Switch 2 Nov 6, 2025

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment, a new Zelda-themed action game developed by Koei Tecmo Omega Force and Nintendo, arrives exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 6, 2025, and playable demos have begun appearing at select retail locations in the United States and Canada ahead of launch. Players in the U.S. have reported demo stations at retailers including Best Buy and Walmart offering both docked and handheld modes; Nintendo of Canada said playable demos are available at select Best Buy stores. Early reports indicate the in-store demo sessions are time limited, closing after about 10 minutes of play. Nintendo has also confirmed the full game's download size at just over 40 gigabytes.

The game positions itself as a canonical prequel to The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, dramatizing Princess Zelda's journey into the past and the Imprisoning War that shaped Hyrule. Age of Imprisonment places players in large-scale, Musou-style battles against waves of enemies while expanding the lore seen in Tears of the Kingdom. The story introduces figures tied to Hyrule's origins, including King Rauru, Queen Sonia, and Mineru, and incorporates new characters such as a...