A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner achieved a remarkable 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 managed to beat the final boss, Ganon, in a mere seven minutes, despite using an unfamiliar controller and not being able to hear the game due to the noisy convention environment.
Ikaboze, who started with an existing save file without knowing Link's equipment, decided to take on the challenge "completely naked and with all my equipment removed." His successful run was met with spontaneous applause from onlookers, and he noted the significant attention he received, saying, "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, along with achievements and support for the new "Zelda Notes" service within the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version can access these enhancements by purchasing an "upgrade pack" for $10. 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 upgrading, 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 began on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The pre-orders were met with high demand, leading Nintendo to warn U.S. customers that release date delivery was not guaranteed. For more information, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
