Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment In-Store Demos Now Available (North America)

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment launches exclusively on the Switch 2 next week, and for those wishing to experiment before making a purchase, Nintendo enthusiasts in the US and Canada can now give it a try.

Numerous individuals in the US have reported playable demonstrations at retailers like Walmart and Best Buy, allowing users to experience the docked and handheld modes. As noted in one of the comments below, this demo will conclude after 10 minutes of gameplay.

Nintendo of Canada has also made a statement, indicating that playable demonstrations are now accessible at selected Best Buy locations. The complete game is set to release again next week on 6th November 2025 and will have you combating waves of foes in the untold narrative of the Imprisoning War.

We had the opportunity to engage with the new Hyrule Warriors title in September during the Tokyo Game Show. You can view our comprehensive impressions in our summary article. Earlier this week, Nintendo also disclosed the substantial file size of Age of Imprisonment – it’s over 40GB.

If we receive any updates pertaining to these in-store demonstrations, or even an eShop trial, we will inform you. Will you be acquiring this game upon its release next week? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.