Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamityis becoming more popular with every wave of DLC it adds to its expansion pass — most recently, theGuardian Of Remembrancewave of content. With its continuously strong player base, fans are wondering what this could mean for future titles.
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Nintendo has confirmed thatBreath Of The Wild 2is coming to the Switch in 2022, but there has been scarce information about it. The new and inventive additions toAge Of Calamity,however, do promise interesting things. Here are the most important features from the game that we hope to see added in the sequel to 2017’s smashing success,Breath Of The Wild.
10The True Scale Of The War
The map inBreath Of The Wild(andHyrule Warriors) is huge. Really huge. However, it is a little empty — this was one of the biggest complaints about the game when it was first released.
Hyrule Warriorsdoes a very good job of fleshing out some of this empty space, butthe best thing is that it truly shows off the real scale of the Calamity war. The swathes of Bokoblins and Moblins may seem overwhelming, but realistically this is how terrifying the opposition must have been to overwhelm the Champions and Hyrulians. Players really want this to be translated into the sequel, instead of just seeing one angry monster in their path.
9Combat Combinations
There are a few combinations that players can pull off during a fight inBreath Of The Wild, but for a game that involves a lot of bashing at enemies, there isn’t much variety. At present, Link can perform a charged attack with a weapon or can parry and dodge a foe’s swings.
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The anticipated sequel could easily bring some of the moves fromAge Of Calamityinto it. An extra-strong sword bash or shield surfing attack that has Link flying across the battlefield instead of a measly charged spin attack would be massively appreciated.
8Flail Weapons
Already there is an entire armory at players' disposal inBreath Of The Wild:swords, spears, claymores, you name it. ButAge Of Calamityhas brought something new into the mix:a set of flail weapons.
Made of ancient parts, there are three flails available. Each is defined by their specific shape and has a different action attached to them for Link. The weapon type has already been adapted fromCadence Of Hyrule, so there is no reason that it should not be brought to the main series.
7More Shop Opportunities
The retail therapy aspect inBreath Of The Wildis scarce. There is a small store ormerchant available at every main townlocation, and given the sparsity of settlements, this makes sense. But it would be nice to have some more options instead of having to warp across the map to grab a carrot.
A handful of new shop locations were added toHyrule Warriors,run by both Hylians and their various neighbors. They allow players to stock up on ingredients and sell extra inventory clutter. The sequel could really benefit from a little more liveliness, and stores could assist with this.
6Terakko The Guardian
Did players know they needed anegg-shaped Guardian that follows them around?No. Are they glad to have it? Very much so.Terakkowas a surprise addition toAge Of Calamitythat no one really saw coming, but everyine adored.
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The little beeping buddy truly holds its own in the game too, even having some missions where the player must control it and no one else. Its story arc ends in a sad way, but given the split timeline throughoutHyrule Warriors,there is every possibility that Nintendo could bring it back for 2022’s anticipated arrival.
5Weapon Fusion
Ah, the weapons. A touchy subject for any avidBreath Of The Wildplayer. Theweapon degradationand breakage system was a dividing mechanic that had some players tearing out their hair — after all, who didn’t let out a sigh when their Great Flameblade broke mid-battle?
Age Of Calamityintroduced weapon forging at a quaint blacksmith’s shop. This doesn’t need to be completely brought into the sequel, but it sure would be a bonus. Given the only way to “repair” a weapon is to have an Octorok suck the rust off it, some form of blacksmith or forge option to prevent weapons from breaking would increase positive opinions across the board.
4New Enemy Types
Age of Calamitydoesn’t specifically include new breeds of monsters, but rather new varieties and newer ways that they can attack players. As if Link didn’t have enough on his plate already, they make his journey all the more challenging.
InHyrule Warriors,players are faced with all enemy types fromBreath Of The Wild, but with a twist: there are elemental varieties andMalice-tainted foes. These add a new challenge and a new level of strategic combat to the game. What’s the best way to defeat an Electric Guardian? Or a flying Moblin? Or one that has a giant bomb barrel stuck to its back? Players need this extra challenge inBreath Of The Wild 2.
3More Buffs From Food
Thefood menuinBreath Of The Wildis quite extensive, and most meals offer some sort of bonus: speed, stealth, health, and more.Hyrule Warriorsbuilds on this andadds new ways that foodstuff can assist in battle, which should be included in the sequel.
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Certain dishes can assist in earning more Rupees — which are hard enough to come by — and can have their percentages stacked. There are also meals that offer elemental resistance, as well as damage resistance overall. Given how many pesky enemies there are with elemental rods or electric horns, this would have been handy in the first game, too.
2Party System In Battle
This may be a point of contention, but it is nevertheless worth a mention.Hyrule Warrior’s party system followsKoei Tecmo’s long-running theme of having multiple controllable characters, adding a whole new side to theLegend Of Zeldagame.
Even one extra pair of hands takes a lot of the pressure off during a battle, but that’s not all. Being able to freely switch between party members, and direct them to move autonomously, was a great addition. Even if the CPU-controlled fighters' don’t accomplish too much, they are still welcomed to the party.
1Bring Back Impa
Fans know Impa now as the withered old lady inKakariko Village, handing out reprimands and wisdom to Link on a regular basis. But inAge Of Calamity,she has really come into her own. 100 years beforeBreath Of The Wild, Impa is a fearsome Shiekah warrior, using runes and giant frogs to punish foes.
The split timeline could come into play here again, or she could have trained up the fan-favorite Paya to take on her skills, allowing the latter to take up a role similar to Impa’s inAge of Calamity. Link can use the Shiekah slate, but it doesn’t come close to Impa’s majestic magic.Players would love to see Impa or Paya back for the sequel.
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