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Yes. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity supports local two-player play. Each player needs a compatible controller, and Nintendo confirms that the first chapter can be played either solo or in local two-player mode. Nintendo’s listing does not establish online or local-wireless co-op.
What you need for two-player co-op
- A copy of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity for Nintendo Switch.
- One compatible controller for each player. Nintendo’s game listing specifies one compatible controller per player but does not prescribe a particular controller model. Nintendo’s official game listing
How to start playing with a friend
Nintendo confirms that the first chapter can be played in local two-player mode, but its listing does not give the menu path, button presses, or the precise point when the two-player option becomes available. Follow the prompts shown in the game to enter two-player mode and connect or assign each player’s controller. Do not rely on instructions for another Hyrule Warriors game; its menus may differ.
Is online or local-wireless co-op available?
The official listing cited here confirms local two-player play, but does not state that Age of Calamity supports online or local-wireless co-op. The available information is not enough to confirm either mode, so treat the verified option as local play on the same console.
If the two-player menu does not work
Check that the game is updated. Nintendo’s support notice records an update made available September 9, 2026, which included a fix for an issue that could prevent progress after certain operations in the two-player mode menu. See Nintendo’s Age of Calamity update support page for update information.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
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- Hit the green with up to four players locally* or online** and golf with familiar Mushroom Kingdom characters. Modes range from Standard Golf to the energetic Speed Golf and an RPG-like golf adventure in story mode. Intuitive motion or button controls, a shot gauge that adapts to the curve of the course, and other new features make it easy for both new players and seasoned pros to drive and putt with power
- Tee off at the same time with up to three other players* and race through the course to get your ball in first. Outpace and interrupt your opponents with dashes and special shots. Luigi, for example, can freeze the green and King Bob-omb can pelt the course with bombs
Rank #3
- Battle hordes of enemies in the untold story of the Imprisoning War
Rank #2
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- Experience the events of the Great Calamity 100 years before the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game
- Dozens of gripping cutscenes shed new light on characters like Zelda, the four Champions, the King of Hyrule, and more
- Play as characters like Link, Zelda and more and learn their distinct attacks and combat styles
- The four Champions are playable for the first time
- See a lively Hyrule before it was ravaged by Calamity Ganon
#1 Best Overall
- See Hyrule 100 years before the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game and experience the events of the Great Calamity.
- Join the struggle that brought Hyrule to its knees. Learn more about Zelda, the King of Hyrule, the four champions; Urbosa, Revali, Mipha, Daruk and more through dramatic cutscenes as they try to save the kingdom from Calamity. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is the only way to see first-hand what happened 100 years ago.
- Battle hordes of Hyrule’s most formidable foes - From barbaric Bokoblins to towering Lynels, Ganon’s troops have emerged in droves. Revisit iconic locations such as Zoras Domain, Death Mountain and Hyrule Field and use your playable heroes’ distinct abilities to carve through hundreds of enemies to save Hyrule from the impending Calamity.
- Team up and take on Ganon - Pass a Joy-Con to a friend and take on Calamity Ganon as a team in local co-op multiplayer. Fight side-by-side or divide your efforts to cover more ground, complete objectives and defeat the forces of darkness!
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