Released in June 2021, this wave focuses on combat variety and high-level challenges. New Playable Character Battle-Tested Guardian

The core identity of Age of Calamity lies in its gameplay loop, heavily borrowed from Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty Warriors series but meticulously painted over with Zelda aesthetics. Players are thrust into massive battlefields where they take control of key figures from Hyrule's history, slicing through thousands of enemies with stylized, screen-clearing combos. The game successfully translates the slow, deliberate combat elements of Breath of the Wild into this chaotic format. The Sheikah Slate runes—Cryonis, Magnesis, Stasis, and Remote Bombs—are brilliantly integrated into combat as defensive counters and combo extenders. For example, using Stasis freezes an enemy mid-attack to allow for a flurry of blows, while Magnesis can be used to yank metal weapons away from massive bosses. Perfect dodges still trigger the iconic "Flurry Rush," rewarding precise timing amidst the overwhelming on-screen chaos.

: Provides high-speed mobility and flashy, technology-based movesets. Royal Ancient Lab

: Allows him to copy and use enemy weapon types during battle. Master Cycle Zero for Zelda