Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

What is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity?

Do you want to know what happened before the Zelda game 'Breath of the Wild'? That’s possible with the unique game 'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.' Discover the history of the mythical Hyrule, the kingdom from the Zelda game universe, and learn more about Ganon, also known as 'the Calamity.'
This video game features unique gameplay, placing you right in the middle of the action where you must defeat hordes of enemies while also gathering skills to stay strong in battle. Play as Link or Princess Zelda, the four Champions, or other familiar characters from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Each character you can choose from has specific abilities that can be very useful against enemies. During large-scale battles, you strategically switch between the different characters on your team, making Hyrule Warriors a fantastic challenge.

What makes this Zelda game different from previous editions?

This game differs from other games in the Zelda franchise, as the focus is entirely on 'battles' and not on completing dungeons. The gameplay of Hyrule Warriors is also different from that of Breath of the Wild.

What type of game is this?

This game is a hack-and-slash game. Although you collect all kinds of weapons, abilities, and items throughout the story, this game specifically emphasizes action. You can lead a team of multiple characters from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, strategically switching between them. Fight your way through hordes of enemies during massive battles and learn more about the kingdom of Hyrule and the great calamity, Ganon. Hyrule Warriors offers an unprecedented new gaming experience in the world of Zelda games.

Can this video game be played in multiplayer mode?

Yes, this video game can be played both locally and online by up to 2 players. You will need a Nintendo Online subscription if you wish to play this game online. Fighting evil is a major challenge, so coming up with a good strategy together with another gamer is even more exciting.

Do you need a Nintendo Online subscription for this game?

To play this game online and use other online functionalities, you need a Nintendo Online subscription, which we also sell in our webshop.

Where can you buy Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity?

You can buy this Zelda game in the Gamecardsdirect webshop, as we are an official Nintendo retailer. Purchasing this game is quick, easy, and most importantly, very secure. During the ordering process, you also have the option to gift the game you’re buying to someone else; we even digitally wrap the game for you. We do not sell physical products, only digital ones.