Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a truly “canonical tale” without alternate reality shenanigans

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During the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, many viewers, including myself, were not only keen on learning more about the console but also thrilled by the list of upcoming games. Among them were games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong’s Banana Bonanza (Oh, bananas!), along with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

Fans have pondered whether the upcoming Hyrule Warriors game aligns with the main storyline of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or if it will introduce another alternate reality twist like Age of Calamity. However, Nintendo has clarified that this new game tells a genuine “canonical story”, which is a term I wouldn’t have associated with their company before.

Age of Imprisonment is straight Zelda canon

The authentic Nintendo Press Kit for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment verifies that the game’s narrative unfolds as a genuine canonical prequel to the happenings in Tears of the Kingdom. Fans of Zelda’s lore will be thrilled beyond words by this revelation.

This game showcases intense conflicts with swarms of adversaries, narrating an unheard tale from ancient Hyrule’s history – the Imprisoning War, which paved the way for the occurrences in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

— Zelda Universe (@ZeldaUniverse) April 2, 2025

As a passionate fan of The Legend of Zelda series, I can’t wait to dive back into the world of Hyrule this summer! Whether you’re an avid explorer from Breath of the Wild or a seasoned warrior from Tears of the Kingdom, get ready to join forces with Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other beloved characters in the upcoming Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Let’s unite for Hyrule’s future and prove our worth on the battlefield when it arrives on Nintendo Switch 2!

Instead of introducing an alternate reality twist like Age of Calamity did, it seems more fitting for this prequel to concentrate solely on the actual events that unfolded. After all, the backstory of Age of Imprisonment is detailed in Tears of the Kingdom, but true enthusiasts would appreciate experiencing these events firsthand.

Hey there! If you’re eager for updates on the rumored Nintendo Switch 2, keep an eye out for the latest developments. And speaking of updates, let’s not forget to delve into the details about their new Game Key cards too. After all, who wouldn’t want to stay informed about exciting gaming innovations?

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2025-04-10 14:10