Clair Obscur to headline this year's summer games done quick

The schedule for Summer Games Done Quick was released this week, with the Game Awards winner Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 set to close out the event in July.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will serve as the finale at this year's Summer Games Done Quick. The speedrunning marathon takes place from July 6 to 11 at the Minneapolis Hilton and benefits Doctors Without Borders. The French RPG makes its first appearance in the top slot, which has traditionally gone to titles like Super Metroid. This marks the game's second outing at a GDQ event after an any-percent race at the winter edition.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads BAFTA Games Awards 2026 nominations with record 12 nods

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French RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has topped the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards nominations with a record-breaking 12 nods for a debut game, followed by Dispatch with nine. The 22nd awards recognise 42 titles across 17 categories from UK and international studios, with the ceremony set for 17 April at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has become only the second game to claim game of the year at all five major awards, following its victory at the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards. The French RPG triumphed over strong competition to secure the Best Game prize for 2025. It also won in Debut Game and Best Performer categories.

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Games Done Quick will host its first event in Europe at Gamescom, running from August 28 to 30, 2026. The three-day speedrunning showcase, titled Gamescom GDQ, aims to raise funds for Gaming for Democracy. European speedrunners can submit entries starting May 4.

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