The gaming community is buzzing with excitement as Zelda Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, one of the most anticipated titles for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console, has received an official rating from Brazil's advisory board. This development strongly indicates that the game's release may be imminent, potentially arriving before the end of 2025.

Originally announced during April's Nintendo Direct presentation, Zelda Warriors: Age of Imprisonment marks a significant milestone as it will be the first game in the series to feature Princess Zelda as a fully playable warrior. The title combines beloved characters from the Zelda universe with the intense hack-and-slash combat mechanics made famous by Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors franchise.

Building upon the foundation established by Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, this new installment is set during the events of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Interestingly, development initially began as a Switch 1 title before being upgraded for Nintendo's next-generation hardware.

Industry insider necrolipe recently shared on Twitter the Brazilian rating confirmation, which typically occurs when a game's core content is complete. While Nintendo has only confirmed a winter 2025 release window, many speculate November could be the launch month, aligning with the company's tradition of major holiday season releases. However, some analysts suggest early 2026 remains a possibility.

Developers Ryota Matsushita and Yosuke Hayashi have revealed that the Switch 2's enhanced capabilities allow for significantly larger battles with improved performance. Where the original Hyrule Warriors struggled to maintain 30 FPS, Age of Imprisonment reportedly achieves a smooth 60 FPS on the new hardware.

In a groundbreaking move for the series, Nintendo has confirmed that Age of Imprisonment will be the first Hyrule Warriors title considered official Zelda canon. While fans eagerly await this action-packed adventure, many are also curious about when a new mainline Zelda installment might arrive for the Switch 2.

The game's development team at Koei Tecmo, in collaboration with Nintendo, promises an experience that stays true to the Zelda universe while delivering the signature Warriors series' massive-scale battles. With the Brazilian rating now public, all signs point to an exciting announcement regarding the official release date in the coming months.