Zelda: Breath of Wild Speedrun Ends in Under 10 Minutes, Elicits Applause

At the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, a speedrunner known as Ikaboze achieved a remarkable feat by beating The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Nintendo Switch 2 within a mere 10 minutes. As reported by VGC, Ikaboze utilized an existing save file, unaware of Link's equipment, and challenged himself to defeat the final boss, Ganon, "completely naked and with all my equipment removed." Starting from a save that positioned him directly at the final boss fight, Ikaboze managed to defeat Ganon in just seven minutes, prompting 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

The achievement was all the more impressive because Ikaboze was using an unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game over the convention hall's noise. Reflecting on the event, 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 Switch version can access these enhancements by purchasing a $10 "upgrade pack." Additionally, subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online and the Expansion Pack can obtain upgrade packs for both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom at no extra cost.

For those not opting for the upgrade, 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 opened on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The pre-orders were met with high demand, and Nintendo has warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to overwhelming interest. For more information, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.