US EditionJapanese speedrunner beats The Legend of Zenda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch 2 in under 10 minutes ahead of the console's launch
- Japanese speedrunner Ikaboze completed the final boss fight against Ganon in less than 10 minutes on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the acclaimed open-world adventure, achieving this milestone during the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event held in Tokyo.
- Ikaboze's run used an autosave file outside Hyrule Castle with no equipment, and the event limited playtime to 10 minutes for all attendees.
- Despite using an unfamiliar controller and unable to hear game audio due to the convention noise, Ikaboze completed the first-ever demo completion to spontaneous applause.
- The feat took about seven minutes, and staff congratulated Ikaboze, who said he was surprised by the crowd size at the event.
- This speedrun showcases early player engagement ahead of the Switch 2 launch on June 5, 2025, with Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition as a day-one title.
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Someone already beat Breath of the Wild on Switch 2
A Japanese player has already crossed beating The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch 2 off the list. YouTuber and speedrunner Ikaboze managed that feat this past weekend at Nintendo Switch 2 Experience: Tokyo, where attendees had a chance to go hands on with Nintendo’s next-gen console. Like other attendees, Ikaboze was limited to 10 minutes of playtime on Switch 2, but he managed to see Breath of the Wild’s credits in about …
Speedrunner reaches Breath of the Wild credits on Switch 2, a console which isn't even out yet
The Nintendo Switch 2 won’t be in our hands for over a month yet (sigh), but a speedrunner has already reached the credits of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. As reported by VGC, the Japanese speedrunner known as Ikaboze posted a video of his handiwork on his YouTube channel after attending a Switch 2 preview event in Tokyo. Attendees were able to play a 10-minute demo of the souped-up original Switch lau…
Japanese speedrunner beats The Legend of Zenda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch 2 in under 10 minutes ahead of the console's launch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been beaten on the Nintendo Switch 2 in under 10 minutes before the console's official release.
Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Breaks Into Applause As The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Speedrunner Beats Final Boss In Less Than 10 Minutes
A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner beat the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the critically-acclaimed RPG at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, which capped playtime at just 10 minutes.
Speedrunner kills Ganon in Zelda for Switch 2 in 7 minutes
The launch of Nintendo Switch's successor is just over a month away. Nintendo is already in the midst of a campaign to promote their new product and were offering gamers the chance to try it out in Tokyo, just like we did in Paris. One of the games on offer was the blockbuster The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with its new Nintendo Switch 2 version. The demo of the game was restricted to ten minutes, with different save games at various …
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