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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is the second release in the Hyrule Warriors franchise and follows Link, Zelda, and a wide array of recognized characters in a Dynasty Warriors-style release.

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Action
Released
November 20, 2020
ESRB
T for Teen: Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Koei Tecmo, Omega Force
Publisher(s)
Nintendo

Join the struggle that brought Hyrule to its knees. Learn more about Zelda, the four Champions, the King of Hyrule and more through dramatic cutscenes as they try to save the kingdom from Calamity. The Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game is the only way to see firsthand what happened 100 years ago.

Battle hordes of Hyrule’s most formidable foes. 

From barbaric Bokoblins to towering Lynels, menacing monsters have emerged in droves. In addition to Link and Zelda, take control of characters like the four Champions and a young Impa. Use their distinct abilities to carve through hundreds of enemies to save Hyrule from the impending Calamity.

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