A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner achieved an impressive feat at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, where playtime was limited to just 10 minutes. Japanese content creator Ikaboze, as reported by VGC, used an existing save file without knowing Link's equipment and decided to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." Starting from a save that positioned him directly at the final boss fight with Ganon, Ikaboze managed to defeat the boss in just seven minutes, prompting spontaneous applause from onlookers.
Ikaboze shared, "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." This achievement was particularly notable because Ikaboze was using an unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game due to the convention hall's noise.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild offers improved visuals and performance, achievements, and supports the new "Zelda Notes" service within the Nintendo Switch Online app. Existing owners of Breath of the Wild on the original Switch can upgrade to these features for $10. Both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom upgrade packs are also available at no additional cost to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.
Here's the pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games in the U.S. for those not opting for the upgrade:
- 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 began on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. Due to high demand, Nintendo has warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed. For more information, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
