While Nintendo’s highly anticipated new console, the Nintendo Switch 2, hasn’t even been officially released yet, one gamer has already accomplished an incredible feat on the console. Japanese speedrunner Ikaboze completed a special edition version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at a special Switch 2 trial event hosted by Nintendo in Tokyo, at an incredible pace.
Ganon Defeated in 20 Minutes
Gaining access to a special edition of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at the event, Ikaboze defeated the game's final boss, Ganon, in less than half of the 20-minute time allotted to him. Using a save file just outside Hyrule Castle as a starting point, Ikaboze used skillful maneuvers and mastery of the game's mechanics to confront Ganon with barely any equipment and see the end credits.
Switch 2 Power and Speedrunner Mastery Combined
According to Nintendo Insider, Ikaboze’s extraordinary performance was met with great interest at Nintendo’s launch event for Switch 2. This success showcased both Ikaboze’s incredible mastery of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the smooth gaming experience and potential offered by the Nintendo Switch 2. It was also more clearly understood with this event that the new console’s high performance and fast loading times provide significant advantages to players in such speed tests.
Pre-release Excitement at Its Peak
As the official release date of the Nintendo Switch 2 approaches, witnessing such an impressive display already increases the excitement for what the console and the games that can be played on it promise. Especially for fans who are eagerly waiting to see what kind of experience The Legend of Zelda series will offer on the new hardware, Ikaboze’s short but striking performance could be a big signal flare. Players are eager to see how the Zelda world will become more fluid and impressive with the power of the new console.
