Summer Games Done Quick 2026 Wraps Up With Another Massive $2.4 Million Raised for Charity
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Summer Games Done Quick 2026 successfully raised $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders during its annual speedrunning marathon in Minneapolis, pushing the organization's lifetime charity contributions past $62 million.
Summer Games Done Quick has officially wrapped up another massive week in Minneapolis, pulling in an impressive $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders. The annual speedrunning marathon brought together roughly 2,500 in-person attendees alongside a global community tuning in via Twitch and YouTube. Viewers and players once again proved that the gaming community remains one of the most powerful philanthropic forces in entertainment, combining collective passion for gaming culture with real-world impact.
This year's event delivered the usual mix of incredible technical skill and unforgettable community moments. Standouts included Bluekandy setting a new world record during an explosive run of Kirby Air Riders, a nail-biting Balatro session that completely defied the odds, and some impromptu beatboxing to lighten the mood during the Resident Evil: Requiem block. Beyond the main stage races, attendees explored bustling vendor alleys, demoed upcoming titles, and connected through community board game and music rooms.
With this latest milestone, Games Done Quick has pushed its lifetime total to more than $62 million raised for global charities since 2010. For those who missed the livestreams or want to rewatch specific runs, the entire event has been archived over on the official Games Done Quick YouTube channel. You can read the original coverage and check out more details over at Eurogamer.
Tags: SGDQ 2026, Speedrunning, Charity, Doctors Without Borders, Streaming
Original article: Eurogamer