"Nintendo Switch 2: Zelda Speedrunner Beats Final Boss in Under 10 Minutes, Crowd Cheers"

At the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, a remarkable feat was achieved when a speedrunner completed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in just 10 minutes. Japanese content creator Ikaboze, as reported by VGC, took on the challenge using an existing save file without prior knowledge of Link's equipment. Opting for a daring strategy, Ikaboze decided to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." Starting from a save point that led directly to the final battle with Ganon, Ikaboze managed to defeat the boss in just seven minutes, prompting spontaneous applause from the audience.

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

What made this achievement even more impressive was Ikaboze's use of an unfamiliar controller and the inability to hear the game due to the convention hall's noise. Reflecting on the event, Ikaboze said, “I was surprised by how many people had gathered. 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 improved visuals and performance, achievements, and support for the new "Zelda Notes" service within the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Breath of the Wild on the Switch can upgrade to these new features with a $10 upgrade pack. Similarly, both Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom upgrade packs are available at no extra cost to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.

For those not opting for the upgrade, here's how much Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games cost in the U.S.:

• 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 went live on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. As expected, pre-orders sold out rapidly. Nintendo has since warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to high demand.

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