Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment: Is It Open World?

Determine if you can revisit some of your favorite points of interest from Tears of the Kingdom in Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment.

Is Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment open world? (Image via Nintendo)
Is Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment open world? (Image via Nintendo)

The distinction between an open-world and a linear game is about how much freedom a player has to explore. In Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment, there is not much you can do but follow the path and slice through enemies. While the limitations can be cumbersome, especially after coming off the heels of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, they are necessary.

In this article, we will be taking a look at Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment and its world structure. Learn more about what you can or can’t do in Ancient Hyrule.

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Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Is Not an Open-World Experience

There is no time for sightseeing or collecting trinkets in the middle of a war (Image via Nintendo)
There is no time for sightseeing or collecting trinkets in the middle of a war (Image via Nintendo)

While it is a prequel to The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, it does not share the same level of exploration or freedom. It is more in line with the previous Hyrule Warriors game, Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity, where the main focus is fighting mobs of enemies. In this game, you will help Princess Zelda and King Rauru stop King Ganondorf from taking over.

There is no option to go prancing around Ancient Hyrule, and there is no reason to. While it would be exciting to see familiar sites in a different age, the main conflict is about the Imprisoning War. It would not make sense for you to use the different Sages or playable characters to do some exploring.

There Are Plenty of Visually Pleasing Biomes To Go Through

Ancient Hyrule will still feel like home (Image via Nintendo)
Ancient Hyrule will still feel like home (Image via Nintendo)

The game is more about the conflict, and the developers paid extra attention to the environment. There is no shortage of familiar venues seen from Tears of the Kingdom. But the area is not as connected as the mainline title. 

Nevertheless, the decision to limit the Age of Imprisonment map to what it is was ultimately the right choice. Returning players can still have a good time and reminisce about all the moments they had exploring Hyrule in the future while fighting for the people.

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