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

A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner astounded fans at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan by completing the critically-acclaimed RPG in just under 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 engaged in the final battle against Ganon and triumphed in just seven minutes, eliciting spontaneous applause from 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 remarkable as Ikaboze navigated the unfamiliar controller and couldn't 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 integrates with the new "Zelda Notes" service within the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version can access these enhancements 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.

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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders commenced on April 24, maintaining a price of $449.99, and were met with overwhelming demand. Nintendo has since cautioned U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to the high volume of orders.

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