At the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, a The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner showcased an astonishing feat by beating the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the acclaimed RPG in just 10 minutes. As reported by VGC, Japanese content creator Ikaboze utilized an existing save file, unaware of the equipment available to Link. Ikaboze's challenge was to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." Starting from a save that placed him directly into the final confrontation with Ganon, Ikaboze managed to defeat the boss in just seven minutes, prompting spontaneous applause from the audience.
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 all the more impressive because Ikaboze was using an unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game due to the noise in the convention hall. Reflecting on the moment, 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 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 not upgrading, 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 became available on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The response was as expected, with high demand leading Nintendo to warn U.S. customers applying for pre-orders through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery was not guaranteed.
For more details on pre-ordering, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
