Prepare to dust off those controllers because a delightful little surprise is rushing into Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and it’s free! Yes, free—like that stale bread from the back of the pantry. This charming update promises new battles and weapons, alongside a sprinkle of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes. All set to drop on Thursday, November 27, because who needs Black Friday deals when there’s pixelated mayhem to be had?
What’s New in the Land of Hyrule?
Imagine this: after gleefully stomping through the main story, players will unlock a slew of Battle Challenges and the ever-elusive Hyrule Challenges. It’s like a party, but instead of cake, it’s filled with challenges and the occasional Bokoblin weeping in the corner.
Now, hold onto those rusty swords, because new foe types will be strutting onto the battlefield. “Dangerous Species” enemies—because “Dangerous” sounds much cooler than “The Regular Old Kind”—will include the ever-charming Bokoblins and their slimy buddies, the Sludgelikes. Not to be outdone, the game introduces “Scra Attacks” like “Boko Slash” that are, quite frankly, more powerful than a toddler with a sugar rush.
Weapons Galore!
What’s an update without shiny new toys? Enter the Great Sword of Light, blessed with the powerful magic from Rauru. Yawn, right? But fear not! It also comes with a side of the Spear of the Upper Guard, crafted for the elite soldiers—those select few who likely can’t tell left from right.
And wait, what’s this? A brand-new Sync Strike! Zelda and Calamo are now teaming up to fight like they’re auditioning for an action flick. Not to be left out, a Sync Strike with the Block Golem is making waves too, boasting a spinning attack that promises to knock down weak enemies like a celebrity on a red carpet after too many drinks.
A Few More Battles, Just Because
Three additional brawls will join the fray: one serious face-off with Rauru that begs for a cape, another that showers players with Poes like they’re at a very confused birthday party, and lastly, a classic Musou-style battle where the objective is to rack up over 2,000 KOs. Yes, that’s correct—just think of them as overly enthusiastic piñatas.
Enhancements and Bug Fixes
Now here comes the part where the game developers roll up their sleeves and fix the messes of the past. Functionality improvements aim to make the gaming experience smoother than a buttered croissant on a Sunday morning:
- Action:
- Newly saved special actions for the mysterious Golem based on weapon type—because, let’s face it, why shouldn’t Golem have preferences?
- A fancy new warning sound will now alert players before the unique skills “Limit Break” and “Infinite Battery” come to an end, adding drama to what was previously a dull countdown.
- Battle:
- Character and weapon selection in the “Training Room” will now leave players less confused and more like seasoned warriors.
- Choosing “Special Food” or “Spare Battery” will now display a recovery amount preview, because no one enjoys surprises, especially not in battle.
- Deployment Preparation Screen:
- The Y button now whisks players away to the “Whisper Challenge” from the “Friends/Allies” screen. Talk about efficiency!
- Hyrule Map:
- New tutorials will illuminate the Hyrule map like a flashlight in a dark cave.
- Visual representation of areas will make strategy feel less like guessing where the next snack is.
- Hovering over a Battle for Regaining Territory will now preview the recoverable region, making players feel like tactical geniuses.
- Hyrule Challenge:
- Items that can be cleared will now glow a cheerful yellow, because who doesn’t love a little color?
- Completion status displays will also get a much-needed facelift.
The Bugs That’ve Been Squashed
Finally, let’s chat about the bugs being exterminated in this update, including:
- A particular technique, “Golem Launch,” faced a lot of issues—mostly because Golem was too busy just sitting there doing nothing.
- The Whisper Challenge involving Zonau Gear has been notoriously slippery, and players will finally get credit for defeating those pesky enemies properly.
- Deguma’s attack had a confusing ability, which will now behave like a well-trained pet rather than a stubborn puppy.
- Issues in the 2-player split-screen mode causing bizarre behaviors? Be gone!
With all these improvements, players can rejoice, dive back into their beloved Hyrule, and relentlessly obliterate enemies—preferably without any additional bugs crashing the party!
