Zelda: Breath of the Wild Speedrun Breaks 10-Minute Mark, Crowd Cheers

In an exhilarating display of skill, a speedrunner known as Ikaboze conquered The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Nintendo Switch 2 at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event in Japan. The event limited playtime to just 10 minutes, making the feat even more remarkable. Ikaboze, a Japanese content creator, managed to defeat the game's final boss, Ganon, in just seven minutes, using an existing save file with unknown equipment and no gear on Link. The challenge was compounded by the use of an unfamiliar controller and the noisy environment of the convention hall, which drowned out the game's audio.

The crowd's reaction was electric, with spontaneous applause breaking out as Ikaboze achieved this impressive victory. He shared his surprise at the large gathering and the attention from the staff, who were filming the event on their smartphones. This marked the first time anyone had completed the Breath of the Wild demo at the event, earning Ikaboze congratulations from the staff.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild boasts improved visuals and performance, achievements, and integration with the new "Zelda Notes" service available through the Nintendo Switch Online app. Owners of the original Breath of the Wild on the Switch 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 to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.

For those interested in the new editions without upgrading, here are the U.S. prices for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games:

• 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, launched on April 24, are priced at $449.99 and have seen high demand, with Nintendo warning U.S. customers that release date delivery is not guaranteed. For more details, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.