Zelda Speedrunner Beats Final Boss in Under 10 Minutes at Nintendo Switch 2 Event

A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner showcased an incredible feat at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, where playtime was limited to just 10 minutes. As reported by VGC, Japanese content creator Ikaboze tackled the challenge using an existing save file, without knowing what equipment Link had. Embracing the challenge head-on, Ikaboze decided to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." He loaded a save that led him directly to the final boss fight with Ganon. In a stunning display of skill, Ikaboze defeated Ganon in just seven minutes, earning spontaneous applause from the 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 achievement was even more impressive given that Ikaboze was using an unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game due to 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 can purchase an "upgrade pack" for $10 to access these enhancements. 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 response was as overwhelming as anticipated. Additionally, Nintendo has warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered from the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to high demand.

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