For fans of The Legend of Zelda franchise who have always dreamed of battling through armies of monsters rather than solving intricate dungeon puzzles, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is the ultimate realization of that fantasy. Released for the Nintendo Switch in 2018, this title serves as the comprehensive collection of the Hyrule Warriors saga, packing in years of content into a single, portable-friendly package.
All characters from Wii U + 3DS + DLC are included.
Before landing on the Switch, Hyrule Warriors appeared on the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS. The Definitive Edition is widely considered the best way to play for several reasons:
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (released on May 18, 2018) for the Nintendo Switch is the definitive version of Koei Tecmo’s hack-and-slash action game that blends The Legend of Zelda universe with Dynasty Warriors mechanics. Originally launched on Wii U (2014) and later enhanced for Nintendo 3DS (2016) as Hyrule Warriors Legends, the Switch edition bundles all previous content, DLC, and exclusive features into one massive package.
For fans of both series, this title represents over 30 playable characters, dozens of weapons, hundreds of hours of adventure mode gameplay, and a chaotic love letter to Zelda lore.
Even “scene releases” of NSPs often have:
If this article has convinced you that Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is worth playing (it is), here are legal ways to acquire it:
If you already own any previous version (Wii U or 3DS), unfortunately there was no cross-buy or upgrade discount for the Switch edition.