A recent demo event for the highly anticipated Switch 2 was designed to provide fans with a sneak peek at the advanced hardware and its launch lineup, which prominently features the next-generation version of the beloved game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, one devoted Nintendo fan took full advantage of this moment, achieving a remarkable feat by defeating the final boss in under ten minutes while playing as a gearless Link.

This impressive achievement was orchestrated by YouTuber Ikaboze, who shared exhilarating footage of his gameplay over the weekend, showcasing his skills on the gaming platform known as Nintendeal. The demo event had a time limit of ten minutes for players to experience Breath of the Wild in docked mode, allowing them to select from various save files positioned at different stages of the game. In a brilliant tactical move, Ikaboze opted for a save file located near the end of the game, stripped Link of all his equipment, and bravely charged toward Hyrule Castle to confront Ganon.

While the endgame of Breath of the Wild presents a formidable challenge, Ikaboze displayed impressive agility and strategy, deftly navigating through Hyrule Castle to evade the relentless Guardians that lie in wait, ready to obliterate any intruder. Once he initiated the climactic encounter with Calamity Ganon, the battle concluded in a mere two minutes, showcasing his masterful timing and calculated rush attacks. Although the final phase against Dark Beast Ganon in Hyrule Field required a bit more time, Ikaboze still accomplished the remarkable feat in just three minutes, sustaining minimal damage throughout the intense confrontation. A crowd that had gathered around him erupted in cheers as they witnessed the epic conclusion and the subsequent cinematic reveal.

This astonishing performance could position Ikaboze as the first individual ever to defeat Calamity Ganon in the Switch 2 version of Breath of the Wild. With a total completion time of less than seven minutes for the entire final mission, he is likely to hold the record for the quickest finish until the new console is officially launched in June. Additionally, Ikaboze noted that the load times during gameplay were significantly faster, with the final battles occurring almost instantaneously compared to the current version on the existing Switch console. Reports indicate that load times are approximately 35 percent faster on average, contributing to a smoother gaming experience.

This performance is just one of the many advantages that will accompany the release of Breath of the Wild for $70 on the Switch 2. Existing owners of the game will have the option to upgrade for just $10, or they can access the next-gen version for free if they subscribe to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack at an annual fee of $50. However, some fans are expressing concerns that the next-gen upgrade might eliminate certain glitches that speedrunners have relied on for nearly eight years. The last major update for the open-world adventure was rolled out back in August 2017, and many are eager to see how legendary speedrunners will adapt to the revamped version once it is released in less than two months.