Nintendo has announced Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, a new prequel set 100 years before the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game features legendary warriors battling during the time of the Great Calamity.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is presented by the developers from Nintendo and KOEI Tecmo Games and is available on Nov. 20.
The full press release, along with the announcement video for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, can be found below.
Official Press Release
See Hyrule 100 years before the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game and experience the events of the Great Calamity
Join the struggle that brought Hyrule to its knees. Learn more about Zelda, the four Champions, the King of Hyrule, and more through dramatic cutscenes as they try to save the kingdom from Calamity. Play the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game to see firsthand what happened 100 years ago.
Battle hordes of Hyrule’s most formidable foes
From barbaric Bokoblins to towering Lynels, Ganon’s troops have emerged in droves. Playable heroes like Link, Zelda, and more must use their distinct abilities to carve through hundreds of enemies to save Hyrule from the impending Calamity.
Experience the events of the Great Calamity 100 years before the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game.
Carve through hordes of enemies on your mission to save Hyrule.
Play as characters like Link, Zelda, and more and learn their distinct attacks and combat styles.
Dozens of gripping cutscenes shed new light on characters like Zelda, the four Champions, the King of Hyrule, and more.
Team up and take on Ganon
Pass a Joy-Con™ to a friend and take on Calamity Ganon as a team in local co-op multiplayer. Fight side-by-side or divide your efforts to cover more ground, complete objectives, or defeat the forces of darkness!