Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment is Bigger Than All Mainline Zelda Games Combined

Nintendo Switch 2 continues to push out exclusive titles’ month after month, with Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment lined up as a major release this November. The game’s digital store page is already live, allowing fans to preview details and place pre-orders.

What stands out is that this could be the first time a Zelda franchise entry surpasses all previous titles in sheer size. According to the eShop listing, Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment requires 44.9 GB of storage, making it nearly double the size of its predecessor. To put that into perspective, even when combining the two mainline Zelda titles Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, their total comes to around 37–38 GB, still smaller than this single musou entry.

While the number may seem overwhelming, it does not mean that future Zelda mainline entries will necessarily grow this large. Historically, Nintendo games on Switch rarely exceed 25 GB in size, thanks to advanced compression techniques that external developers cannot always match. Still, this information is important for players to plan whether to buy a physical cartridge or opt for the digital download edition.

About Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment

This action musou title dives into the “Age of Imprisonment,” a turbulent era where Princess Zelda travels back in time to join forces with legendary warriors in a desperate struggle against looming threats. While Link continues to rebuild the kingdom in the present, players will encounter iconic warlords and wielders of sacred stones who shape the fate of Hyrule. The game promises fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, cinematic battles, and a dramatic storyline deeply tied to Zelda lore.

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 6, with pre-orders now available.