"Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled: Zelda Speedrunner Defeats Final Boss in Under 10 Minutes"
A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner achieved a remarkable feat by defeating the final boss, Ganon, in the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the critically-acclaimed RPG at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event in Japan, where playtime was limited to just 10 minutes.
As reported by VGC, the Japanese content creator Ikaboze used an existing save file without knowing the equipment Link had at his disposal. Ikaboze decided to take on the challenge of "defeating the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." He loaded a save file that placed him directly in the final boss fight against Ganon. In just seven minutes, Ganon was defeated, prompting onlookers to break out in spontaneous applause.
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 accomplishment was even more impressive considering Ikaboze was using an unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game due to the noise in the convention hall.
“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 integrates with the new "Zelda Notes" service available through the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Breath of the Wild on the Switch can upgrade to these new features 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 - $79.99
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 went live on April 24, with the price set at $449.99 — and they went about as well as you'd expect. Meanwhile, Nintendo has issued a warning to U.S. customers who pre-ordered a Switch 2 from the My Nintendo Store, stating that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to very high demand.
For more information, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
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