Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Features Star-Studded Soundtrack from NieR's MONACA Team

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, one of the highly anticipated titles to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2, has garnered significant attention not just for its dynamic gameplay but also for its stellar music production.

The latest entry in the celebrated hack-and-slash Hyrule Warriors series is published by Nintendo and developed with the expertise of Koei Tecmo, leveraging the power of Nintendo's newest hardware platform.

With a strong reputation for delivering cinematic experiences, the developers have once again raised the bar, collaborating with some of the industry’s most notable talent. A key highlight of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is its soundtrack, crafted by the acclaimed MONACA music group.

MONACA's involvement became official following the game's release, when the company's website was updated to include a dedicated listing for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

MONACA is known in the gaming world for their exceptional work on the NieR: Automata soundtrack, widely praised as one of the best in contemporary gaming. The soundtrack for this latest Zelda-themed musou game features a powerhouse team of composers and arrangers.

Keiichi Okabe, Ryuichi Takada, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Oliver Good, Keita Inoue, and Taichi Joraku all contributed their expertise to the music, with most taking roles in both composition and arrangement.

Notably, Ryuichi Takada focused specifically on arrangements, bringing a distinctive touch to key tracks throughout the game.

Their collective talent has shaped a sonic landscape that elevates the intense, story-driven action of Age of Imprisonment. Beyond their acclaimed work on NieR: Automata, MONACA’s portfolio spans across multiple media.

The team has brought their musical craftsmanship to anime productions and other video games, including recent projects such as Once Upon a Katamari as well as contributing arrangements to Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate on Nintendo Switch.

This breadth of experience continues to afford MONACA an enviable position as one of gaming’s most in-demand audio production outfits. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment now joins the lineup of high-profile Nintendo Switch 2 games benefiting from industry-leading music production.

The title is available on the Nintendo eShop, and early fan reception has highlighted the soundtrack as a critical component of the immersive gameplay experience.

By engaging the multi-award-winning roster at MONACA, Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have doubled down on delivering a high-quality, epic adventure for new and returning fans alike. For the latest updates on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and more Nintendo Switch 2 news, stay tuned to our coverage for verified information, release details, and industry milestones.

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