The speedrunning community has been ablaze with milestones, emotional moments, and record-shattering performances this week. From retro classics to indie gems and even blindfolded feats, here’s a roundup of the most exciting developments in the world of speedrunning.
🎯 The Human Limit Reached in This Is The Only Level!
In a historic moment for the This Is The Only Level community, speedrunner ItsMaximum achieved what is being hailed as the “human limit” in the game. Known for its single-level-but-every-time-different concept, the game demands precision, muscle memory, and adaptation. ItsMaximum’s performance is now the benchmark — and possibly the cap — for human potential in this quirky but brutal title.
📺 Watch the run here
🥶 Oatsngoats Takes Back Super Metroid Low% Ice WR
A classic rivalry in the making — Oatsngoats reclaimed the Super Metroid Low% Ice World Record with a jaw-dropping 47:39.7 run. Every frame was tightly controlled in this punishing category, which requires minimal item pickups and exact boss execution. The return of Oatsngoats to the top spot stirs excitement for future back-and-forths in one of the most technically demanding Super Nintendo games.
📺 Watch it here
🕰️ Chrono Trigger 100% Glitchless: The Soul of RPG Speedrunning
In a heartwarming and exhilarating showcase at RPG Limit Break, speedrunner puwexil completed a Chrono Trigger 100% Glitchless / No Manipulation run in 5:59:56. While the crowd thinned out overnight, the enthusiasm didn’t falter. Milestones like reaching level 99 for the rare Nu fight and using the Wondershot for the final Lavos blow had the virtual audience roaring.
“Crono was acquitted in the trial, which added 8 seconds — but hey, justice matters!” wrote Holy-Fire314 in a spirited recap.
Beyond gameplay, the event raised over $100,000 for NAMI, blending gaming with a meaningful cause. The run was peppered with community-selected names like “Yoho” for Crono and “TASBt” for Robo, and featured iconic moments that long-time fans will cherish.
🎥 Watch the Lavos finish here
🌈 Mario Kart Wii WR: Rainbow Road Glitch in 48.643s
Speedrunner [XDDC]Core stunned the community with a 48.643s run on Mario Kart Wii’s Rainbow Road using glitches. This hyper-technical run relies on pinpoint physics exploits — and it’s gorgeous to watch. Rainbow Road continues to be a crown jewel in karting speedruns.
📺 Watch the WR run here
🧠 EarthBound: How They Broke the Game
Content creator DoctorSwellman dropped a comprehensive breakdown of how EarthBound was thoroughly broken by the TASVideos and SDA communities. Featuring exploits like the “tent glitch” and “stairs glitch,” the video is both educational and nostalgic, pulling back the curtain on decades of trick discovery.
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⚔️ Tears of the Kingdom Any% v1.0.0 WR in 39:37
Speedrunner Player 5 set a blistering 39:37 WR for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Any% on version 1.0.0. Despite its massive open world, glitch tech and rapid routing strategies have trimmed completion to under 40 minutes. A reminder that no game is too large to be speedrun!
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🧢 Blindfolded Madness: Jump King & Mario 64
- Lehvel completed Jump King blindfolded with 0 falls in 7:56 — an unbelievable achievement considering the game’s brutal platforming.
- Meanwhile, Bubzia released a video showcasing his Super Mario 64 1-Star “GOD Run”, also blindfolded. Even without visuals, these runs are a joy to watch — and absolutely insane to attempt.
💥 Other WR Highlights This Week
- 🕵️ Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker CO-OP: First-ever sub-2h!
- 🧛 Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem Any% No CS in 1:24:06
- 🔫 Halo 2600 in 11.8s — a demake WR!
- 🌍 GeoGuessr 25k in 1:38 by Blinky
- 👨💻 The Typing of the Dead Arcade% in 27:46
- 👑 King’s Field Mobile Any% WR by ImJecht in 26:00
🗓️ Event Buzz: ASM 2025 and Combo Breaker Speedrun Showcase
- The Australian Speedrun Marathon 2025 schedule has been released, promising yet another strong showing from the southern hemisphere’s finest.
- At Combo Breaker, developers were surprised and delighted as speedrunners demolished their intended completion times during a live competition. A virtual follow-up competition is already in the works!
💬 Community Talk: Leaderboard Embargoes & Dreaming of a Speedrun Movie
Discussion is brewing over leaderboard embargoes — temporary restrictions that prevent speedrun submissions at game release to preserve player experience. Not everyone’s a fan: “I live for the chaos of day-one times,” one user shared.
And finally, Redditors are imagining what a speedrunning movie could look like. Platformers, racing rivals, underdog stories — the ideas are as diverse as the games we run.
🎮 TL;DR: The Scene Is Thriving
Whether it’s nailing a perfect glitch, pushing the boundaries blindfolded, or sharing stories that remind us why we speedrun in the first place, the past week has been a celebration of what makes the community so special: skill, creativity, camaraderie, and passion.
See you at the next split. ⏱️
Source: reddit.com