Zelda Speedrunner Amazes Crowd with Sub-10 Minute Boss Victory on Nintendo Switch 2

At the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event in Japan, a The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner captivated audiences by completing the critically-acclaimed RPG in just 10 minutes. As reported by VGC, Japanese content creator Ikaboze tackled the challenge using an existing save file, without prior knowledge of Link's equipment. In a bold move, Ikaboze decided to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed," leading directly into the final battle with Ganon. Astonishingly, it took only seven minutes for Ikaboze to vanquish Ganon, 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 feat was particularly impressive given Ikaboze's use of an unfamiliar controller and the inability to hear the game due to the noisy convention hall environment.

“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 introduces the new "Zelda Notes" service within the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Breath of the Wild on the Switch can access these new features through a $10 "upgrade pack." 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.

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 became available on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The pre-orders were met with overwhelming demand, as expected. Nintendo has since warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to high demand.

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