Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Achieves Over 1 Million Sales on Nintendo Switch 2
Koei Tecmo and Nintendo have announced a major sales milestone for their latest collaborative title, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
According to recently published financial documents—first detailed by RPG Site—the hack-and-slash epic has officially surpassed 1 million copies sold worldwide.
Released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 6, 2025, this achievement cements Age of Imprisonment as a solid performer in the coveted Zelda spin-off series. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment draws heavily from the lore introduced in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, focusing on the Imprisoning War previously alluded to in Nintendo's acclaimed franchise.
Developed by Koei Tecmo in close partnership with Nintendo, the game continues the tradition of combining Musou-style gameplay with the beloved Zelda universe, offering both familiar elements and impactful new storylines for long-time fans and newcomers alike. While Age of Imprisonment marks a significant accomplishment on Switch 2, it's measured against the outstanding success of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, which has reached 4 million units sold since its launch on the original Nintendo Switch.
However, it's important to note the substantial difference in hardware install bases, with the Nintendo Switch boasting a wider audience at the time of Age of Calamity’s release compared to the more recent Switch 2. In an interview, series producer Yosuke Hayashi explained how the concept for Age of Imprisonment emerged quickly: he was inspired to pursue the project after a weekend spent playing Tears of the Kingdom following its launch.
Hayashi credited the game's rapid development and successful rollout to this creative momentum and the enduring collaboration between Koei Tecmo and Nintendo. Critical reception has closely mirrored the commercial success; Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment received glowing recommendations from reviewers, with many declaring it the strongest entry in the series to date.
Notably, outlets praised its refined combat, engaging narrative, and seamless integration with the Switch 2 hardware, solidifying its reputation among action-RPG enthusiasts. With more content updates and a robust fanbase, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment appears poised for continued growth on the eShop and beyond.
As the title crosses the 1 million sales threshold, it stands as a testament to the ongoing appeal of both Koei Tecmo’s development expertise and the enduring legacy of Nintendo’s Zelda universe.
According to recently published financial documents—first detailed by RPG Site—the hack-and-slash epic has officially surpassed 1 million copies sold worldwide.
Released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 6, 2025, this achievement cements Age of Imprisonment as a solid performer in the coveted Zelda spin-off series. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment draws heavily from the lore introduced in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, focusing on the Imprisoning War previously alluded to in Nintendo's acclaimed franchise.
Developed by Koei Tecmo in close partnership with Nintendo, the game continues the tradition of combining Musou-style gameplay with the beloved Zelda universe, offering both familiar elements and impactful new storylines for long-time fans and newcomers alike. While Age of Imprisonment marks a significant accomplishment on Switch 2, it's measured against the outstanding success of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, which has reached 4 million units sold since its launch on the original Nintendo Switch.
However, it's important to note the substantial difference in hardware install bases, with the Nintendo Switch boasting a wider audience at the time of Age of Calamity’s release compared to the more recent Switch 2. In an interview, series producer Yosuke Hayashi explained how the concept for Age of Imprisonment emerged quickly: he was inspired to pursue the project after a weekend spent playing Tears of the Kingdom following its launch.
Hayashi credited the game's rapid development and successful rollout to this creative momentum and the enduring collaboration between Koei Tecmo and Nintendo. Critical reception has closely mirrored the commercial success; Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment received glowing recommendations from reviewers, with many declaring it the strongest entry in the series to date.
Notably, outlets praised its refined combat, engaging narrative, and seamless integration with the Switch 2 hardware, solidifying its reputation among action-RPG enthusiasts. With more content updates and a robust fanbase, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment appears poised for continued growth on the eShop and beyond.
As the title crosses the 1 million sales threshold, it stands as a testament to the ongoing appeal of both Koei Tecmo’s development expertise and the enduring legacy of Nintendo’s Zelda universe.
