Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Arrives This Holiday Season on Nintendo Switch

Written by Brandon Hofer on September 08, 2020

News: Nintendo has teamed up with Koei Tecmo once again, this time to bring us a game that is a prequel to Breath of the Wild.

Earlier this year there were rumors that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 might be a Holiday 2020 release on the Nintendo Switch. We now know that isn’t happening, however, Nintendo has just announced the next best thing. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has just been revealed and it will be arriving in just a couple of months. As the name suggests, this new Zelda game goes more in depth on the Great Calamity that was only briefly touched on during Breath of the Wild.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity takes place 100 years before Breath of the Wild. In this game you will be transported to the time before the Great Calamity happened, participating in epic battles against a backdrop of familiar locations in Hyrule before they were destroyed. The game stars recognizable characters from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild such as Link and Zelda, as well as characters like the four Champions, who will be playable for the very first time in the Hyrule Warriors series.

“Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a must-play for fans of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Roll up your blue tunic sleeves and get ready for a dramatic and surprising adventure through Hyrulean history this holiday season.”

Hyrule Warriors: The Age of Calamity features gameplay that will be familiar to fans of the Hyrule Warriors and Fire Emblem Warriors games. Focused on performing combos and over-the-top special abilities, the action-heavy gameplay is fast-paced and strategic, perfect for players looking for an intense, non-stop action game with direct ties to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In addition to all the action, the game is loaded with a robust story that depicts the events, relationships and dramatic moments of the Great Calamity.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity finds plenty of inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – not just in its visual style. Many of the most popular and fan-favorite characters from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are playable, including Link and Zelda. In addition to hacking and slashing their way through swarms of enemies to defend Hyrule, players will also solve environmental puzzles, unlock weapons and skills, craft materials, visit shops to obtain items and use the power of the Sheikah Slate, which fans will recognize from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity will be available on November 20, 2020 for the Nintendo Switch. It is available for pre-order right now on the Switch eShop and should be available for pre-order on sites like Amazon in the near future. Do you plan on picking up this new Hyrule Warriors game? Check out the reveal trailer below and tell us what you think.