Summer Games Done Quick 2025 helps raise over $2.4 million for charity

SGDQ 2025 has raised an eye-watering $2.4 million dollars for charity, as speedrunners from various videogame disciplines have once again successfully come together to do some good. The in-person event continues to grow every year, with plenty of runs still worth checking out now that it's over. This time, we saw indie hits such as Blue Prince and Balatro join the likes of Sekiro and Monster Hunter Wilds, offering up a little bit of everything.

Summer Games Done Quick 2025 has officially raised $2,436,614 for Doctors Without Borders, a charity dedicated to supporting victims of disasters and armed conflict. To raise money, speedrunners ran through some of their favorite games live, while anyone watching could donate to support them and put their money towards specific goals. Some of the best PC games of all time made an appearance, alongside some I don't think anybody expected.

One of my favorite runs was for Blue Prince, where 'RadRingtail' managed to put us all to shame by beating it in a measly two minutes. That wasn't all, though, as two runners also faced off in a Blue Prince bingo run, where they had to complete a random selection of objectives in order to win.

Runner 'cloiss' also managed to beat Balatro in just under an hour, absolutely annihilating the game's RNG at a pace I'm frankly jealous of. Then there's AEW Fight Forever, where the audience perfectly understood the assignment by bringing a boatload of energy and signs to the run. Whether you're a professional wrestling fan or not, this one is definitely worth a look.

If you'd rather watch a speedrun with lightning-fast skills, the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice showcase is for you. 'Mitchriz' beats all bosses and minibosses without using any glitches, and it's one you'll sweat simply just watching. There are plenty other runs worth your time, however, so I'd recommend going to the Games Done Quick YouTube channel and checking out the backlog.

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