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 within a stringent 10-minute playtime limit.
As reported by VGC, the Japanese content creator Ikaboze tackled the challenge using an existing save file, unaware of the equipment Link possessed. Choosing to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed," Ikaboze loaded a save that brought him directly to the final confrontation with Ganon. In just seven minutes, Ganon was vanquished, 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
This accomplishment was all the more impressive as Ikaboze navigated the unfamiliar controller and could not hear the game's audio over the convention hall's noise.
“I was surprised by how many people had gathered,” Ikaboze remarked. “Even the staff were filming on their smartphones. This was the first time anyone had completed the Breath of the Wild demo, and the 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 can access these enhancements through a $10 "upgrade pack." Both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom upgrade packs are available at no additional cost to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.
Here's a look at the U.S. pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games for those not opting for an 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 commenced on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99 — and they sold out as quickly as anticipated. Nintendo has also warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered via the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to overwhelming demand.
For more information, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
