At the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, a remarkable speedrunning event took place where a player of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild managed to conquer the game's final boss within just 10 minutes. Japanese content creator Ikaboze, as reported by VGC, accomplished this feat using an existing save file without prior knowledge of Link's equipment. In a bold challenge, Ikaboze decided to "defeat the final boss while tied up completely naked and with all my equipment removed." Starting from a save point that directly led to the confrontation with Ganon, Ikaboze successfully defeated the boss in a mere seven minutes, prompting spontaneous applause from the onlookers.
The event was even more impressive considering Ikaboze was navigating an unfamiliar controller and couldn't hear the game over the convention hall's noise. "I was surprised by how many people had gathered," Ikaboze noted. "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 offers 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 Breath of the Wild on the Switch 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 opting for the upgrade, here are the prices for the 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, which began on April 24, are priced at $449.99 and were met with overwhelming demand. Nintendo has cautioned U.S. customers who pre-ordered via the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to high demand. For more information on securing your own Nintendo Switch 2, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
