"Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled with Zelda Speedrun Applause"

At the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, a speedrunner of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild achieved an extraordinary feat by completing the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the acclaimed RPG within a strict 10-minute time limit. Japanese content creator Ikaboze, as reported by VGC, utilized an existing save file without prior knowledge of Link's equipment. In a daring challenge, Ikaboze 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, he managed to vanquish the villain in just seven minutes, prompting spontaneous applause from the gathered crowd.

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 considering Ikaboze's unfamiliarity with the controller and the inability to hear the game amidst the bustling convention hall. "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, introduces achievements, and supports the new "Zelda Notes" feature within the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version can access these enhancements through 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.

Here's a look at the pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games in the U.S. for those opting not to 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 commenced on April 24, maintaining a price of $449.99, and were met with the expected high demand. Nintendo has recently warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to overwhelming demand.

For more information, refer to IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.