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

A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner showcased their skills at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, managing to beat the critically-acclaimed RPG within a tight 10-minute playtime cap. As reported by VGC, Japanese content creator Ikaboze took on the challenge using an existing save file, unaware of the equipment Link had available. In an audacious move, Ikaboze decided to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." Starting from a save that placed him directly at the final boss fight with Ganon, Ikaboze managed to defeat the villain in just seven minutes, prompting spontaneous applause from 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

The feat was particularly impressive considering Ikaboze was using an unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game over the convention hall's noise. “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 improved visuals and performance, achievements, and support for the new "Zelda Notes" service within the Nintendo Switch Online app. Existing Switch owners of Breath of the Wild can access these enhancements by purchasing a $10 "upgrade pack." Both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom upgrade packs are available at no additional cost to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.

For those not opting for the upgrade, here are the prices of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games 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 opened on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The pre-orders were met with high demand, as expected. Nintendo has issued a warning to U.S. customers who pre-ordered via the My Nintendo Store, stating that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to overwhelming demand.

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