Fight against hordes of enemies in the untold story of the Imprisoning War

Fight in the war for Ancient Hyrule! Enter the battlefield as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other legendary heroes as they battle to reclaim their homeland. Experience the story of Ganondorf's invasion, the Demon King, which was briefly mentioned in the game The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom.

Fight alongside new and familiar heroes to defend Hyrule from the Demon King

Princess Zelda is not alone in this war! Join Mineru, the sages, and even some new heroes in battles against Ganondorf's forces. Combine powerful Zonai artifacts with your heroes' abilities to defeat mighty bosses and their minions.

Join a friend in local cooperative mode for two players on split-screen or via GameShare

Invite a friend to local cooperative mode so you can split up to cover more ground as the war unfolds. You can also experience battling alongside your friend, combining your strengths to vanquish enemies. Play on split-screen on one console or on two separate consoles via GameShare*. Only one person needs to own the game, no matter how you choose to play together.

Tap any amiibo™ from The Legend of Zelda series to unlock extra items

Scan any amiibo** figure from The Legend of Zelda series to earn in-game rewards, including crafting materials and other useful items for your quest to defeat the Demon King!

Use saved data from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to unlock additional weapons

If you have saved data from the game Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity on your console when playing, you will receive a High Guard’s Claymore. If you have saved data from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you will receive a High Guard’s Sword. These weapons can be redeemed after returning to the Hyrule map following the completion of The Howling Tempests mission.