Late 2025, right? New Zelda game supposed to drop. It’s called Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Yeah, another prequel thing – for Tears of the Kingdom. And get this, first one hitting Nintendo Switch 2. Fancy, huh? So, it’s all about the time right after Breath of the Wild era. I mean, no idea why that timing but whatever, it’s kinda cool. That whole Imprisoning War we just glimpsed in Tears, it’s gonna be a big deal now. Pretty wild, right?
Okay, so backtracking a bit – there’s like a bazillion questions swirling around this game. Is it canon like they say? Honestly, I’m skeptical. Remember the chaos with Age of Calamity and its funky timeline? Yeah, me too. Oh, and Link’s role? Like, what’s his deal? He didn’t travel back in time, did he? The characters, though, who even knows what’s happening there?
Anyway – no, wait, speaking of characters – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. It’s gotta be its own thing, y’know? Not just a copy-paste of Age of Calamity. Those characters need a makeover or something. Even if they’re few, they gotta be fresh. Because if it just feels like an extension – like they initially thought Tears was to Breath – then what’s the point, right?
Now onto Princess Zelda. Bet she’ll be back, probably the lead. I’m thinking if she’s in, she’s gotta be different. Sure, she’s got her gadgets – the Sheikah Slate, Bow of Light – but it’d be cool if they focused on her Sage powers. That’s where her story was in Tears of the Kingdom, after all. But wait, sorry, I got sidetracked. Guess they’ll keep her out of play until she’s ready. Make sure it counts.
Sages, though. That’s another hurdle. How they handle them could make or break it. We’ve got high hopes, especially since they’re kinda underdeveloped in Tears. Would be neat to really get to know these characters. But, here’s hoping they don’t just repeat Age of Calamity’s stuff. Need a whole new vibe, you know?
The whole Sage lineup – they gotta stand out. Like Mipha, Daruk, Urbosa, Revali – heck, their successors Sidon, Yunobo, Riju, and Teba – they’ve already got a legacy. It’s a tightrope walk to not clone them. Needs fresh gameplay, feels, the works. Could be tricky if the new Sages come into play, but hey, who doesn’t love a challenge? It’s bound to keep things interesting.
So yeah, that’s kinda the rundown. Tons of potential, tons of unanswered questions. It’s Zelda, after all – always a wild ride.
