To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5videoUp NextNintendos first Legend Of Zelda game for Nintendo Switch 2 is another Zelda centric spin-off set before the events of Tears Of The Kingdom.It was extremely unlikely that todays Nintendo Direct for the Nintendo Switch 2 would feature the successor to The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom considering that game only came out in 2023.However, Nintendo still had something for Zelda fans to chew on, especially ones who arent quite ready to say goodbye to this iteration of Hyrule just yet.Announced exclusively for Switch 2, Tears Of The Kingdom is getting a whole prequel game and, much like Echoes Of Wisdom, it looks like itll put Zelda in the starring role though its probably not what youd expect.Rather than a traditional adventure game, the prequel is also doubling as a follow-up to Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity. So, that makes it another Musou spin-off in the same vein as the Dynasty Warriors games.Titled Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment, what little gameplay shown in the trailer promises a far smoother experience than the last game, which suffered from an inconsistent frame rate.The brief trailer also confirms that it is set during the events of the Imprisoning War, which took place thousands of years before Tears Of The Kingdom. This means Link himself could be entirely absent from the game unless some more timey-wimey shenanigans take place.As for who is playable, the trailer only confirms Zelda, Rauru, and Minoru so far, though its safe to assume that Raurus champions will be too. Maybe also Ganondorf as an unlockable character. Will Link be entirely absent in this game? (YouTube)When does Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment release?Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment is currently scheduled for this winter. Although this could mean it wont drop until early 2026, Nintendo likely wants to try and have it available for the Christmas period.More TrendingWhatever the case, this makes the new Hyrule Warriors one of the Switch 2s first exclusives from Nintendo alongside Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.Nintendo hasnt provided pricing details for it, but if Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananzas prices are anything to go by, it wont be cheap. The new Mario Kart will cost 74.99 physically and 66.99 digitally, while the Donkey Kong game is 66.99 physically and 58.99 digitally.This wasnt the only Zelda related announcement Nintendo had for the Switch 2. Both Breath Of The Wild and Tears Of The Kingdom will see dedicated re-releases alongside the Switch 2 when it launches in June, allowing for vastly improved visuals.If you already own either game, you will need to pay an unspecified price to upgrade to the Switch 2 versions or subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack to access them. Will you be playing these again on Switch 2? (YouTube)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.ArrowMORE: How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 in the UKGameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy