Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Can Unmask One ToTK…

With Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment taking fans back in time to showcase the events of the Imprisoning War, new plotlines and characters seem just around the corner. But some Tears of the Kingdom characters still hold mysteries that might also be answered in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. The upcoming third Hyrule Warriors game, Age of Imprisonment, will take players back in time with Princess Zelda as she fights in the war to imprison Ganondorf. The legendary Imprisoning War took center stage in Tears of the Kingdom as Link learned about how Ganondorf rose to power and was left sealed beneath Hyrule Castle by the founding King of Hyrule and his allies.

Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and the sages who held the secret stones are currently the only confirmed playable characters for Age of Imprisonment. It’s only natural that the sages who played such an important role in Imprisoning Ganondorf are included, but little was actually revealed about them in Tears of the Kingdom. With a big part to play in Age of Imprisonment, these nameless masked figures might finally be given the attention they deserve, making Age of Imprisonment a must-play game for Tears of the Kingdom fans.

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By Liam Ferguson

Age of Imprisonment Needs to Expand on the Story of the Original Sages

So far, the story of the imprisoning war is that Ganondorf rose to power as Gerudo King, tried to take power over all of Hyrule, but was stopped by Zelda and her allies. As such, Zelda and Rauru are the only two playable characters in Age of Imprisonment with whom players have a strong connection. Some players may feel a connection to Mineru, the sage of spirit and Rauru’s sister, due to her flashback appearances in Tears of the Kingdom, but the other sages are essentially a blank slate. Aside from their races and descendants, almost nothing is known about the Gerudo, Rito, Zora, and Goron sages, leaving Age of Imprisonment’s roster questionable. Unlike the champions of the past in Age of Calamity, these sages have no proper characterization. In order to feel like they have earned a spot on the roster, and for players to feel connected to them, the story of these sages must be revealed in Age of Imprisonment.

Age of Calamity, the last Hyrule Warriors game, had a similar problem with its roster, but solved the issue by using Zelda’s common time travel trope to bring characters from Breath of the Wild into the story. Some are expecting a similar twist in Age of Imprisonment, but it could be a risky move, as the time travel in Age of Calamity was met with some controversy. However, if time travel doesn’t bring players more characters whom they already know, it will make it even more important to expand on the history and importance of the characters they will get to control.

What Else to Expect from Age Of Imprisonment’s Roster

The major draw of Age of Imprisonment is that fans will get to experience what Zelda went through after she disappeared in Tears of the Kingdom's opening moments. This allows for an expanded version of her story, adding important lore to the history of Hyrule. With Age of Imprisonment confirmed to be canon to the Zelda universe, any new characters would need to hold an important place within the established lore.

One way to hype players up for the expanded story might be used in the Switch 2 version of Tears of the Kingdom. The Zelda notes app, only usable with the Switch 2 versions of the games, adds voice memories to Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild. With new lore being added to these games, it gives developers a chance to tease new characters who could appear in Age of Imprisonment.

Some fans are hopeful that Tears of the Kingdom’s sages could be playable in Age of Imprisonment, accompanied by Link. It’s even possible that Zonai constructs could be reworked to fit the roster. No matter who else joins, though, the original sages will be central to Age of Imprisonment’s story, and must receive the attention that they’re due.

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