Today's Nintendo Partner Direct unveiled a new Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment trailer that concluded with a mysterious tease, sparking intense speculation among Zelda fans about potential roster additions.
A Cryptic Construct
The trailer's final moments reveal an underground chamber where a human-sized Construct from Tears of the Kingdom is being assembled. While Constructs are common in the Zelda universe, this particular model intrigues fans due to its unusual proportions - unlike any seen before, including Mineru's own Construct.
The Robo-Link Theory
Many believe this hints at a playable robot version of Link. Given that Age of Imprisonment predates Tears of the Kingdom by millennia - during the Imprisoning War era when no Link existed - this could provide a clever narrative workaround. Fans speculate Link might inhabit one of Mineru's Constructs designed in his image.
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The Fi Connection
Another compelling theory emerges from the trailer's musical cue: a brief but recognizable snippet of Fi's Theme from Skyward Sword. Some speculate this Construct might house Fi's spirit instead, recalling how Zelda arrives in the past with the broken Master Sword containing Fi's essence.
Unpredictable Possibilities
Given Age of Calamity's surprising narrative turns, developers might have more unexpected twists planned. The teaser could be misleading entirely, setting up something completely different for Age of Imprisonment.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment launches on Nintendo Switch 2 this winter. For all announcements from today's Nintendo Partner Direct, check our complete coverage.
