Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment - Preorder New Legend Of Zelda Spin-Off

The wait for Zelda fans isn’t long now. Announced during the September Nintendo Direct, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment arrives November 6 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Preorders opened September 12 at all major retailers, with both physical and digital editions priced at $70.

Preorder Details

• Price: $70
• Release Date: November 6, 2025
• File Size: 44.9GB (digital) – ~20% of Switch 2’s usable storage
• Retailers: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop

The physical edition includes the full game on the Switch 2 Game Card. For the digital version, storage is a consideration: you may want to expand with Nintendo’s officially licensed Samsung 256GB microSD Express ($59 at Amazon) or Walmart’s exclusive SanDisk 512GB Express card ($78).

Story & Gameplay

Developed once again by Koei Tecmo, Age of Imprisonment is the third entry in the Zelda x Dynasty Warriors crossover.

• Setting: Serves as a prequel to Tears of the Kingdom, depicting Ganondorf’s earlier attempt to conquer Hyrule.
• Playable Characters: Princess Zelda (lead role), King Rauru, Mineru, the Sages, and even Koroks.
• Gameplay: Classic hack-and-slash action with huge battlefields and cooperative play. Supports GameShare on Switch 2, allowing two players to team up with only one copy.

Like previous games, all Zelda Amiibo are compatible, dropping crafting materials and items.

Save Data Bonuses

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Save → Unlocks High Guard’s Claymore.
• Tears of the Kingdom Save → Unlocks High Guard’s Sword.

These extras reward longtime players who bring their progress forward.

Catching Up On Zelda

If you want to prepare before release:

• Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition – $50 (import, Woot) / $55 (US, Walmart)
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – $50 (import, Woot) / $55 (US, Walmart)
• Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition) – $79
• Breath of the Wild (Switch 2 Edition) – $69
• Echoes of Wisdom – $46–52
• Link’s Awakening – $47–52
• Skyward Sword HD – $53

Why It Matters

Nintendo’s two most recent Zelda releases now star Princess Zelda herself, first in Echoes of Wisdom (2024) and now in Age of Imprisonment. This marks a bold step forward for the franchise, bringing new perspectives into stories that once revolved solely around Link.

💡 Player Tip
If you’re short on storage, consider skipping the digital version and grabbing the physical edition. Not only will you save nearly 45GB of space, but Switch 2 cartridges also tend to load faster and avoid performance dips seen with heavily compressed downloads.