"Nintendo Switch 2 Fans Applaud as Zelda Speedrunner Defeats Boss in Under 10 Minutes"

A speedrunner of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild achieved a remarkable feat by completing the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the critically acclaimed RPG at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, where playtime was capped at just 10 minutes.

As reported by VGC, Japanese content creator Ikaboze utilized an existing save file, unaware of the equipment Link possessed. With a bold strategy to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed," Ikaboze launched into the final battle against Ganon. In just seven minutes, Ganon was vanquished, eliciting spontaneous applause from the onlookers.

裸でガノン凸って倒した https://t.co/IqRA6PAePw pic.twitter.com/84NhuN1Pjq

— 最強ゼルダGamesいかぼうず (@Ikaboze) April 27, 2025

This accomplishment was all the more impressive as Ikaboze navigated the unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game due to the bustling convention hall.

“I was surprised by how many people had gathered,” Ikaboze remarked. “Staff were even filming on their smartphones. This was the first time anyone had completed the Breath of the Wild demo, and staff congratulated me."

The Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild boasts enhanced visuals and performance, introduces achievements, and supports the new "Zelda Notes" service within the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version can upgrade to these new features for a $10 fee. Additionally, subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack can access upgrade packs for both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom at no extra cost.

Here's a look at the pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games in the U.S. for those opting not to upgrade:

• Kirby and The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World - $79.99
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - $69.99
• Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV - $79.99
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - $79.99

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders began on April 24, maintaining a price of $449.99, and they sold out quickly as expected. Nintendo has warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that delivery on the release date is not guaranteed due to overwhelming demand.

For more information, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.