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Summer Games Done Quick 2025 Concludes in Minnesota With £1.8 Million Raised for Doctors Without Borders

Thousands attended onsite via Twitch to witness the Super Metroid finale that sealed record donations ahead of fall-themed showcases

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Speedrunner Shayy playing Deltarune in the finale of Summer Games Done Quick 2025.
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Overview

  • The marathon ran July 6–13 in Minnesota as part of Games Done Quick’s alternating summer cycle
  • Over £1.8 million was collected for Doctors Without Borders to support medical aid in conflict and disaster zones
  • Speedruns included Cuphead, Avowed, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and indie favourite Blue Prince
  • The finale Super Metroid run drew 2,000 in-person attendees and thousands more online
  • Flame Fatales, an all-female showcase, and the inaugural Games Done Queer event are set for September and October