Summer Games Done Quick 2026 raises money for Doctors Without Borders

The annual speedrunning event Summer Games Done Quick is underway this week, streaming live on Twitch and YouTube through July 12. Participants showcase video game speedruns across dozens of titles to benefit charity.

Summer Games Done Quick 2026 began on July 5 and continues through July 12. The event features at least 69 games ranging from triple-A releases to indie and retro titles. Runners aim to complete games as quickly as possible, often using glitches, randomizers, or custom categories.

Viewers can watch runs such as Dragon Quest XI, Super Mario Odyssey, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. A themed silly block is scheduled for Thursday morning with unusual games. Developer Andrew Shouldice is expected to attend the Tunic run.

The streams run 24 hours a day and have already included highlights like Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Devil May Cry 5. Organizers direct advertising revenue to Doctors Without Borders.

Related Articles

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.

Reported by AI

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.

Bungie will make its extraction shooter Marathon free to play for seven days at the start of season 2. The open play period runs from June 2 to June 9 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Progress made during the week will carry over.

This website uses cookies

We use cookies for analytics to improve our site. Read our privacy policy for more information.
Decline