Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity demo now available on Switch

In the Nintendo Direct from today, a demo and new trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity was revealed. The demo is available now in Nintendo eShop and will let players experience the fast-paced action and dramatic cutscenes, which shed light on the events that led to the Great Calamity. An overview of the game and pre-order bonuses, as well as a new trailer, can be found below:

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 must use their distinct abilities to carve through hundreds of enemies to save Hyrule from the impending Calamity.

- Purchase Bonuses -

Purchase the digital version of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity to receive the in-game bonus weapon, Lucky Ladle! Equip this sword-like spoon (paired with a Pot Lid) and use it in battle or fuse it with other weapons for a stats boost.If you have save data for the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game, you can get the in-game Training Sword bonus item. Equip this weapon and you’ll automatically hold a Pot Lid as a shield. This combo may also trigger the occasional Perfect Guard!

If you’ve missed some updates, here’s a recent screenshot gallery and gameplay footage. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity releases for Switch on November 20.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Gallery