Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment released on November 6, 2025, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo confirmed that date and said the game was available on launch day, but official sources did not establish a title-specific exact unlock time for each region.
When did Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment release?
The game released on November 6, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo’s US product listing gives that date and identifies the system; Nintendo UK lists the same date as 6 November 2025. Nintendo Australia also confirmed on November 6 that the game was available now.
Nintendo’s US listing includes a physical edition: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment for Nintendo Switch 2.
What time did it release?
Nintendo confirmed the calendar date, but the official announcements reviewed do not confirm an exact clock time for this game in any particular region. In its September 19, 2025 announcement, Nintendo said: “Details, including the launch timing, will be announced at a later date.” That announcement did not supply a time.
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- Battle hordes of enemies in the untold story of the Imprisoning War Fight the war for Ancient Hyrule! Step on to the battlefield as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other legendary heroes as you fight to reclaim your homeland—and live the story of Demon King Ganondorf’s invasion that was only briefly alluded to in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game.
- 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 brand-new heroes in battles against Ganondorf’s forces. Combine powerful Zonai Devices with your heroes’ signature abilities to take down powerful bosses and their legions of minions.
- Use save data from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to get additional weapons If you have save data from the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game on your system when you play, you’ll receive a Eminent Guard’s Claymore. If you have save data from the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game, you receive a Eminent Guard’s Sword. These weapons can be redeemed after returning to the Hyrule map upon completion of The Howling Tempest mission.
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Why Nintendo eShop timing guidance does not confirm this game’s unlock
Nintendo Support says the exact eShop release time is decided by the publisher and may vary by title. Its general guidance describes several typical patterns, while explicitly warning that they may not apply to every release:
- Digital-only games usually appear at 9:00 a.m. PT on release day.
- Digital games also sold physically usually appear at 9:00 p.m. PT on the night before release.
- Some third-party games may not appear until 12:00 p.m. PT on release day.
These are general examples from Nintendo, not confirmed unlock times for Age of Imprisonment. The game’s physical availability does not establish which eShop schedule applied, so it would be misleading to assign it a specific hour or convert one of these examples into a regional release time. Nintendo’s support guidance is at Nintendo eShop release timing.
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- Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate GameShare session.
- Users who receive software via GameShare can only play the software during the session in which it was shared.
- Shared game will not be playable after the session ends.
- Nintendo Switch 2 and GameChat required for each user engaging in GameShare via GameChat. Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. During the GameChat open-access period, GameChat can be used without a membership.
- Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com.
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- Battle hordes of enemies in the untold story of the Imprisoning War
Release details at a glance
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 6, 2025 |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Launch-day status | Nintendo Australia said the game was available on November 6, 2025 |
| Exact regional unlock time | Not established by the official sources cited above |
| Physical edition | Shown on Nintendo’s US product listing |
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