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

A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner achieved a remarkable feat at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, where playtime was limited to just 10 minutes. Japanese content creator Ikaboze, as reported by VGC, utilized an existing save file without prior knowledge of Link's equipment. With a bold strategy to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed," Ikaboze initiated the save file and engaged in the final boss fight against Ganon. Astonishingly, within seven minutes, Ganon was defeated, prompting spontaneous applause from onlookers.

Ikaboze shared his experience on social media:

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 impressive accomplishment was made even more challenging by Ikaboze's use of an unfamiliar controller and the inability to hear the game amidst the convention hall's noise.

“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 supports 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. 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.

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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders opened on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The pre-orders were met with high demand, as expected. Nintendo has cautioned U.S. customers who pre-ordered via the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to overwhelming interest.

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