"Nintendo Switch 2 Debuts with Zelda Speedrun Applause"

A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner achieved a remarkable feat at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, completing the critically-acclaimed RPG in just 10 minutes. Japanese content creator Ikaboze, as reported by VGC, utilized an existing save file without prior knowledge of Link's equipment. Opting for a daring challenge, Ikaboze decided to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." He loaded a save file that took him directly to the final confrontation with Ganon. In a mere seven minutes, Ganon was vanquished, 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

The achievement was especially impressive given Ikaboze's use of an unfamiliar controller and the inability to hear the game amidst the convention hall's noise. Reflecting on the event, Ikaboze shared, "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 offers improved visuals and performance, achievements, and integrates with the new "Zelda Notes" service via the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Breath of the Wild on the Switch can upgrade to these new features for a $10 fee. 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

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders commenced on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. As expected, they sold out rapidly. Nintendo has issued a warning to U.S. customers who pre-ordered from the My Nintendo Store, noting that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to high demand.

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