Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Breaks Into Applause As The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Speedrunner Beats Final Boss In Less Than 10 Minutes

A speedrunner of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild showcased their skills at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, where gameplay was limited to just 10 minutes. As reported by VGC, Japanese content creator Ikaboze took on the challenge using an existing save file, not knowing what equipment Link had. 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. Remarkably, within just seven minutes, Ganon was defeated, prompting 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 feat was all the more impressive as Ikaboze used an unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game over the convention hall noise. "I was surprised by how many people had gathered," Ikaboze shared. "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 in the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version can access these enhancements with a $10 "upgrade pack." This upgrade, along with one for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, is also available at no additional cost to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.

Here are the prices for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games in the U.S. for those not opting for the 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 opened on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The pre-orders were met with high demand, leading Nintendo to warn U.S. customers who pre-ordered from the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery might not be guaranteed. For more details on securing your console, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.