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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Pre-Order Now Available

Originally posted on Total Apex Gaming | By Sarah Kennedy | Last updated Nov 3, 2025 7:05 PM ET

The gates of Hyrule’s past are creaking open, and what’s coming through is pure, ancient chaos. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is officially up for pre-order, and it’s shaping up to be the most ambitious, lore-packed, button-mashing epic yet. Launching November 6, 2025, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, this prequel dives headfirst into the mythic Imprisoning War—and it’s bringing a whole arsenal of new characters, combat mechanics, and emotional gut-punches with it.

The Imprisoning War: Now Playable

If you’ve ever wondered what went down before Ganondorf became the Demon King we love to loathe, this is your moment. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment takes us back to the ancient war that shaped the very foundation of Hyrule’s timeline. It’s a prequel to Tears of the Kingdom, but with the high-octane, crowd-clearing combat of the Hyrule Warriors series. Take a peek at the roster of iconic heroes and a few fresh faces, including:

Princess Zelda in full tactical mode
King Rauru, wielding light and gravitas
Calamo, a Korok with wanderlust and a surprisingly fierce moveset
The Mysterious Construct, a transforming aerial unit with a serious attitude

Each character brings their unique abilities and team-based Sync Strikes, which allow you to pair up fighters for devastating combo attacks. The best part is that you are the leader, and this roster is all experimentation, synergy, and finding the right duo to take down the hordes of darkness.

Combat That Feels Like a Power Fantasy

Image of Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment, Courtesy of Nintendo

This is Musou gameplay at its most refined. You’ll be clearing battlefields of Bokoblins, Moblins, and other corrupted monstrosities with sweeping attacks, magical barrages, and cinematic finishers. But don’t get too comfy, because the boss fights demand real strategy, and enemies’ skills have leveled up since the last outing. The new Unique Skill system lets you customize your approach even further, giving each hero a signature edge. Whether strength is button-mashing or a tactical mastermind, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has the room to play your way, all while showing off your skills!

Lore Lovers, Rejoice

Beyond the action, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a feast for Zelda lore fans. Age of Imprisonment delivers! It shows you what happened to Hyrule. You will witness how Ganondorf rose, how the alliances forged, and the heartbreak of a kingdom on the brink of doom. The game also promises to explore the origins of the Sages, the politics of ancient Hyrule, and the emotional toll of war on its champions.

One standout? Agraston, a new Sage with a globe-trotting past and a moral compass that’s anything but simple. Expect layered storytelling, cinematic cutscenes, and enough timeline teases to fuel fan theories for years.

Pre-Order Details: Don’t Miss the Launch

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment launches November 6, 2025, and is available for pre-order now at $69.99. You can grab it from:

Nintendo eShop
Amazon
Best Buy
Target
Walmart

Both physical and digital editions are available, and while no pre-order bonuses have been confirmed yet, Nintendo’s been known to drop surprises closer to launch.

Final Thoughts: This One’s for the Timeline Truthers

Whether you’re here for the lore, the combat, or just to see Zelda go full battlefield commander, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is shaping up to be a must-play. It’s a love letter to longtime fans and a high-energy entry point for newcomers. The stakes are high, the combos are wild, and the story promises to deepen everything we thought we knew about Hyrule’s past.

So gear up, pre-order, and get ready to rewrite history, one battlefield at a time.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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