See Hyrule 100 years before the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game and experience the events of the Great Calamity in Hyrule Warriors Age of 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.
Battle hordes of Hyrules most formidable foes – From barbaric Bokoblins to towering Lynels, Ganons 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.
A Fight for the Ages in Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity
Combining the action-packed gameplay with the rich landscapes of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity offers an exciting new way to experience this familiar world.
Wield powerful weapons and magical runes to vanquish the armies of Calamity Ganon, as well as truly formidable monsters. Travel to different battlefields across Hyrule, collect weapons and materials to upgrade your arsenal, and help your forces beat back utter catastrophe.
Storm the Battlefield
Cut Calamity Ganon’s forces down using special battle techniques, some of which will be familiar to those who played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild!
From your home base at the top of Central Sheikah Tower, survey the entirety of Hyrule and strike back against threats, wherever they may appear! Use the Hyrule Map and travel all across the kingdom to put down the armies of Calamity Ganon, or help allies in need of assistance – whether that’s in pitched story battles or small-scale skirmishes.
Unleash the Beasts
Bring the awesome power of the Divine Beasts to bear against the armies of Calamity Ganon in Hyrule Warriors Age of Ca! Use the unique abilities of these gargantuan machines – from raining down red-hot lava bombs or firing off a barrage of icicles – and carve a path through anything that would stand in your way.
Amiibo Compatible
If you tap in certain The Legend of Zelda series amiibo, you can receive a weapon to use in battle. By tapping in any other amiibo, you can also receive additional materials – perfect for cooking up that next dish or upgrading your prized sword.
Journey into the Past
Play as Link and Zelda, along with Impa and the four Champions of Hyrule, as they try to stop the kingdom from being brought to ruin by Calamity Ganon. Together, battle against the encroaching darkness and rewrite the kingdom’s destiny!
Experience a unique story featuring familiar faces from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and see Hyrule from a different perspective – before the Great Calamity struck.
Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity Launch Trailer
Game details
- Release date: 20 November 2020
- Digital Download Size: 11.2 GB Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates.
- Category: Fighting, Adventure
- Players: 1 – 2
- Play mode: Handheld mode, Tabletop mode, TV mode
- Publisher: Nintendo
Supported Play Modes
TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode
Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.