"Nintendo Switch 2: Applause Erupts as Zelda Speedrunner Defeats Boss in Under 10 Minutes"

At the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, a speedrunner for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild set an impressive record by completing the game's Nintendo Switch 2 version within a 10-minute time limit. Japanese content creator Ikaboze, as reported by VGC, utilized an existing save file without prior knowledge of Link’s equipment. In a daring move, Ikaboze chose to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed," leading to a direct confrontation with Ganon. Remarkably, just seven minutes into the challenge, Ganon was defeated, 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 all the more impressive as Ikaboze navigated the unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game over 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 integrates with the new "Zelda Notes" service within the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version can access these enhancements by purchasing a $10 "upgrade pack." Additionally, subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online and the Expansion Pack can obtain upgrade packs for both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom at no extra cost.

For those not opting for an 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, which began on April 24, are priced at $449.99 and have seen overwhelming demand. Nintendo has 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, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.