Zelda: Breath of Wild Speedrunner Beats Final Boss in Under 10 Minutes at Nintendo Switch 2 Event

A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner achieved an incredible feat at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, completing the critically-acclaimed RPG in just 10 minutes. As reported by VGC, Japanese content creator Ikaboze managed this impressive run using an existing save file without prior knowledge of Link's equipment. Opting for a challenge, Ikaboze decided to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." Starting from a save that positioned him directly at the final boss fight with Ganon, Ikaboze successfully defeated the boss 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 all the more remarkable because 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," he 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 integration with the new "Zelda Notes" service within the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version of Breath of the Wild can access these enhancements by purchasing an "upgrade pack" for $10. 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.

Here's how much Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games cost in the U.S. for those not upgrading: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Kirby and The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World - $79.99The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - $69.99Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV - $79.99The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - $79.99Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders went live on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99, and they sold out rapidly due to high demand. Nintendo has since warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to overwhelming interest.

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