At the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, a speedrunner named Ikaboze completed an impressive feat by beating The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Nintendo Switch 2 in just under 10 minutes. As reported by VGC, Ikaboze used an existing save file, not knowing the equipment Link possessed, and chose to challenge the final boss, Ganon, "completely naked and with all my equipment removed." Despite using an unfamiliar controller and being unable to hear the game due to the convention hall's noise, Ikaboze defeated Ganon in seven minutes, prompting spontaneous applause from onlookers.
Ikaboze expressed surprise at the large crowd and the attention from staff, who were filming the event on their smartphones. He noted that this was the first time anyone had completed the Breath of the Wild demo at the event, and the staff congratulated him on his achievement.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild offers improved visuals and performance, along with achievements and the new "Zelda Notes" service available through the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Switch version can upgrade to these new features for $10. Additionally, both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom upgrade packs are available at no extra cost for Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.
For those interested in purchasing the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games without upgrading, here are the U.S. prices:
- 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 highly sought after, and Nintendo has warned U.S. customers who pre-ordered from the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to overwhelming demand. For more information, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
