
In the game “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment,” which takes place in Hyrule’s ancient history (as depicted in “Tears of the Kingdom”), one of the major hurdles for this sequel that has been confirmed to be canonical was the absence of Link, Zelda’s famous protagonist. However, a recent trailer shown during the 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner presentation suggests that “Age of Imprisonment” might have plans to bring back Link without conflicting with the canon of “Tears of the Kingdom.”
This potential solution for “Age of Imprisonment” could have positive effects, as Link’s return could rejuvenate and stimulate the undeveloped DLC possibilities for “Tears of the Kingdom.