Welcome to this week’s speedrunning highlights! From major decompilation milestones to record-breaking runs, here’s what the speedrunning community has been up to over the past week.
Twilight Princess is 50% Decompiled!
One of the biggest announcements this week was the progress on the decompilation of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. According to YunataSavior, 50% of the game’s code has now been decompiled, bringing us closer to potential breakthroughs in routing, glitch discoveries, and modding. This milestone could significantly impact the speedrunning scene for this classic title.
FrostFatales 2025 Raises Big Money!
The all-women speedrunning marathon FrostFatales 2025 wrapped up successfully, raising an impressive amount for charity. While the final total hasn’t been publicly confirmed in the subreddit post, the event continues to be a major highlight in the community, supporting great causes while showcasing incredible speedrunning talent.
SGDQ 2025: A Well-Organized Comeback
Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2025 is already shaping up to be a well-organized event. Last year, concerns were raised about a lack of updates leading up to the event. However, this year, things are looking much better with hotel information and a clear schedule timeline released four months in advance. Kudos to the GDQ staff for making improvements and keeping the community informed!
Split Fiction Challenge Winners Get Exclusive Access
Two elite speedrunners who mastered the hardest Split Fiction challenge have earned an exciting reward—an early look at Hazelight’s next game. This kind of recognition showcases the dedication and skill required to conquer the most difficult speedrunning challenges.
Deep Dive Into Glitches and Bugs
Glitch enthusiasts rejoice! A discussion thread by HumdrumSparrow sparked interest in finding in-depth content that explores game-breaking mechanics. While many videos focus on humorous bugs, there’s a demand for deeper technical breakdowns. If you have recommendations, be sure to contribute to the discussion!
World Record Round-Up
Several world records were set this week, proving that speedrunners continue to push the limits:
- Super Mario 64 (Blindfolded) – A speedrunner beat their own blindfolded Super Mario 64 world record and announced their retirement from the category.
- Pringles Pony Express – gerarge crushed the All Outposts category with a new WR of 9.640.
- Wheel of Fortune (Classic, Easy, Philadelphia) – ScottishSwitchblade achieved a 9:42 WR and later set another WR for ALL STAGES, improving the previous record by a staggering 17 minutes.
- Might & Magic VII – RisingHuman completed the All Awards No Major Glitches category in 2:06:58, setting a new WR.
- Mortal Kombat Trilogy (PC) – Sektor – Dark_Tenka set a new WR with a time of 6:54.383.
Upcoming & Ongoing Speedrun Events
- Gamers Against Cancer 2025 – A charity marathon supporting Stand Up 2 Cancer is currently live. Check it out on Twitch!
- Sum of Besties: Besties’ Back – This EU-based marathon is running now, featuring runs from Mirror’s Edge, Quantum of Solace, Sly, Hitman, Deus Ex, and Spyro. View the schedule here.
Community Discussion: Who Are You Watching?
A thread encouraged users to share which speedrunners and events they’re tuning into. If you’ve found a new favorite streamer or YouTube channel, this is the perfect place to spread the word!
That’s it for this week’s speedrunning highlights! Keep grinding those PBs, discovering new glitches, and pushing the limits of gaming. See you next week!
Source: reddit.com