This summer, when you were playing through Brace Yourself Games' excellentZeldaspin-offCadence of Hyrule, did you catch yourself wondering “why is Octavo trying to take over Hyrule”? If so, the developers have some great news for you. Starting today, the team has released a new, free update called ‘Discover Octavo’s true intentions for taking over Hyrule in ‘Octavo’s Ode’, a new storyline that’s available now via a free software update for#CadenceofHyrule! ð¶pic.twitter.com/mUApCD9rv0— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope)June 19, 2025">Octavo’s Ode’, which reveals the conductor’s true intentions.
Discover Octavo’s true intentions for taking over Hyrule in ‘Octavo’s Ode’, a new storyline that’s available now via a free software update for#CadenceofHyrule! ð¶pic.twitter.com/mUApCD9rv0
Cadence of Hyruletakes theZeldauniverse and throws in a heaping dose of gameplay fromCrypt of the Necrodancer. On release, the game waswell-receivedby critics and fans alike. The 25remixed old-schoolZeldatunes make for perfect beats to slay monsters to in that classicNecrodancerstyle. It’s hard to remember a better spin-off in theZeldafranchise.
And now, we’re getting a bit ofBowser’s Inside Storyturn to the tale. No, we’re not going inside of Octavo’s body, but we are getting a better look at what makes the main villain ofCadencetick. I’ve always been a sucker for getting the scoop on my favorite villains as far back as readingThe True Story of the 3 Little Pigsin elementary school. This sounds like the perfect way to occupy some time on the long car trip back home for the holiday.
Cadence of Hyruleisout nowon Nintendo Switch. The new update,Octavo’s Ode, is out today and free to anyone who owns the game. On top of all that, the game is currently on sale in the Nintendo eShop, making now a great time to pick up Brace Yourself Games' excellent spin-off.
