Nintendo may have accidentally revealed that the next Legend of Zelda game will launch sooner than expected. A detail spotted in the trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on YouTube by a Redditor suggests the game will release this spring in Australia, which corresponds to autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. This implies the game could arrive within this year, potentially in just a few months.
Nintendo has been secretive about the release timing for the prequel events to Tears of the Kingdom. Fans are puzzled as to why the company would keep the date under wraps if it is indeed coming out in September, October, or November. It is possible that this was a slip-up by the social and video team at Nintendo Australia, using the same copy as their Northern Hemisphere counterparts.
Keeping the release date secret seems counterintuitive if the game is arriving before the holiday season, as it could generate significant sales. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment focuses on Princess Zelda traveling back in time to witness the early years of Hyrule.
Early Zelda release date hinted
The game will be available on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Fans eagerly await an official launch date from Nintendo. This potential early release has set the Zelda community abuzz, and it is only a matter of time before Nintendo confirms whether this leak is accurate.
The game’s canonical story is designed to tie into the existing timeline, leading directly into the events of Tears of the Kingdom. By committing to canonical events that matter within the Zelda timeline, Nintendo is poised to deliver a story that respects the depth of the franchise. This sets Age of Imprisonment apart from its predecessor, Age of Calamity, which faced criticism for its divergent narrative choices.
Fans looking for a cohesive and significant addition to the Zelda timeline will likely find Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment a compelling continuation of the epic saga. The game promises to acknowledge the grim reality of Hyrule’s struggles and create an authentic connection to the established lore.
