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

In a remarkable display of skill, a speedrunner known as Ikaboze completed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Nintendo Switch 2 in just under 10 minutes at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event in Japan. Ikaboze, a Japanese content creator, utilized an existing save file, embarking on the challenge without prior knowledge of Link's equipment. In a bold move, Ikaboze decided to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." Starting from a save that directly led to the final showdown with Ganon, the speedrunner managed to vanquish the boss within seven minutes, eliciting spontaneous applause from the onlookers.

Ikaboze shared the feat on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing the victory despite the challenges posed by using an unfamiliar controller and the noisy environment of the 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 improved visuals and performance, achievements, and integrates with the new "Zelda Notes" service available through the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Breath of the Wild on the Switch can access these enhancements via a $10 "upgrade pack." Additionally, both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom upgrade packs are available at no extra cost to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.

For those interested in purchasing the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games without upgrading, here are the U.S. prices:

• 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

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 opened on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The pre-order phase was met with high demand, leading Nintendo to warn U.S. customers that release date delivery was not guaranteed. For more information on securing your own Nintendo Switch 2, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.