- Confirmed Date: November 6, Nintendo Switch Exclusive 2
- Prequel connected to Tears of the Kingdom with Zelda, Rauru and the sages
- Warriors-like action: synchronized attacks, Zonai gadgets, and bosses
- Local co-op and GameShare; save bonuses
Following the Nintendo Direct on September 12, Nintendo has set a date for the next chapter in the Zelda universe in musou mode: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Banishment arrives November 6th exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2, with a trailer that shows off massive combat and several new mechanics.
The proposal aims to fill in gaps in Hyrule's past that had no place in a main installment, with Zelda as the protagonist and a focus on the call War of Exile, where Ganondorf and his troops threaten a realm very different from the one fans remember. The trailer shows synchroattacks with allies and the tactical use of Zonai gadgets, elements that fit with the spirit of Tears of the Kingdom.
Release date and platforms
The company has set the departure for the November 6th and has confirmed that it will be Nintendo Switch exclusive 2. This is the The first canonical title in The Legend of Zelda universe available on the new console, an ideal intermediate step while cooking up the next big main adventure.
The window that Nintendo had marked as 'winter' has materialized earlier than expected, a move that fits with the strategy of nourishing the Switch 2 catalog with weight names by the end of the year.
A prequel that expands on Tears of the Kingdom
Set in the past, the game delves into the events leading up to Tears of the Kingdom: Zelda travels through time and fights alongside Rauru, Miner and other wise men to stop the invasion of Demon King GanondorfThe narrative seeks to provide context for that war, which was barely mentioned in the last major installment.
As in the previous Age of calamity, we are facing a prequel which prioritizes large-scale war scenes and character crossovers. Link's presence is unconfirmed; everything points to the focus being on the princess and the resilience of ancient Hyrule.
Gameplay and new features
The trailer shows the essence of the Warriors saga: mass battles, control of heroes with distinct styles and joint finishers. The A major new gameplay feature is 'sync attacks', coordinated strikes with two allies that clear waves when executed at the right time.
Creative use of is also seen Zonai artifacts to alter the pace of combat with water, wind, and makeshift constructions, which opens up tactical opportunities against imposing bosses and troops in waves.
In the multiplayer section, it has been confirmed two-player cooperative in two ways: with split screen locally and through GameShare, which allows you to play on two consoles with a single copy installed. A practical solution for hassle-free game sharing.
Among the prominent figures are familiar faces from the world of TOTK and new additions, including forest creatures like the kolog. Unique hero abilities and resource management remain in place to optimize the assault on each front.
Links and nods to the saga
There is an enigma that has sparked theories: a mysterious character with a slender appearance and flowing hair, seen in the trailer, which refers to discarded concepts of Breath of the Wild (that alternate Link with long hair and arm changes). His role in the War of Exile It is not clear, but the comparison is inevitable.
The trailer also plays with music: at one point the melody of Skyward Sword, a detail that some interpret as a nod to Fi (Fay)Beyond the winks, the goal is to strengthen bridges with key deliveries without losing focus on the new conflict.
Bonuses and options for veterans
Those who preserve save data From The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, you will receive a Sword or Greatsword of the Illustrious Guard upon completing a quest., a cosmetic incentive that matches the setting.
On the technical side, the hardware jump should translate into more fluency during assaults and in more populated scenarios, something hinted at in the trailer's wide shots. Nintendo promises to share new gameplay details as the release approaches.
What was shown in the Nintendo Direct
The September 12 progress focused on three pillars: Warriors-style fights with emphasis on coordination, integration of Zonai artifacts as a tactical tool and the role of Zelda as the axis of the campaign. He also revealed Rauru, other wise men and that enigmatic figure that part of the community is trying to identify.
While Nintendo hasn't revealed all the systems or the full map of modes yet, what's been shown is enough to give an idea of its focus: cooperative action, well-executed fanservice and a story that provides context to the events that lead to TOTK without stepping on the ground of the next main installment.
With the date already closed, the prequel approach, the synchroattacks, Zonai artifacts and the shared play options, Age of Banishment looks like the ideal bridge to return to Hyrule and better understand its recent past without losing the pulse of the mass action.
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