The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase has unveiled a new trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, marking the first glimpse at the game since its reveal alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 in April. This upcoming installment takes place hundreds of years before the events of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and explores the ancient history of Hyrule.
The game’s trailer features key characters from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, including Princess Zelda and King Rauru, as well as an animated suit of armor that could hold significance for Link. This is set against a backdrop of the Imprisoning War, a pivotal battle referenced in Tears of the Kingdom.
Developed by Koei Tecmo and published by Nintendo, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is part of the popular crossover series. The game’s predecessors have combined the hack-and-slash gameplay of Dynasty Warriors with Zelda characters, allowing for massive battles against hordes of enemies and legendary monsters.
The latest installment in the spin-off series will delve deeper into Hyrule’s past than ever before, taking place during a pivotal moment in the Imprisoning War. With a release window set for this winter on the Nintendo Switch 2, fans are eagerly anticipating more information about Age of Imprisonment and its unique storyline within the Zelda universe.
Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/hyrule-warriors-age-of-imprisonment-announced-at-nintendo-direct-legend-of-zelda-spinoff