Summary
Anyone who has been playing the recently releasedGhostrunner 2is eligible to compete in a speedrunning competition, organized by publisher 505 Games and Speedrun.com. The challenge is currently ongoing, and will force players to masterGhostrunner 2’s tricks and exploits, with the promise of a worthwhile reward waiting for the top performers.
One look at eitherGhostrunnergame should make the franchise’s compatibility with speedrunning clear. The games are centered around fast movement, quick critical thinking, on-the-fly decision-making, and unforgiving combat scenarios. The combination of brutal difficulty, exponentially expedient traversal options, and straightforward structure make it a perfect match for speedrunners looking to test their mettle.
The recently released sequel to the 2020 game recaptures the breakneck pace of its predecessor, encouraging players to clear the game as efficiently as possible.Speedrunning may seem easy inGhostrunner 2, given the game’s naturally speedy pace, but there are plenty of talented speedrunners that have already shown just how complex the challenge can be. Currently, theGhostrunner 2world record speedrun is just over an hour; the game usually takes at least seven hours to complete traditionally, according to current available data. That said, there is a good incentive for speedrunners to try and beat the current record.
Ghostrunner 2 Speedrunners Can Win Up to $5,000
With the firstGhostrunnerproving to be such a good fit with speedrunning enthusiasts, 505 Games and Speedrun.com have organized a speedrunning competition with a prize pool of $10,000 forGhostrunner 2players. Anyone who has access to the game can join, and the category is Any%, meaning that the only objective is to reach the end credits of the game as fast as possible. The top ten performers will receive the following monetary rewards:
1st place
$5,000
2nd place
$3,000
3rd place
$1,000
4th place
$250
5th place
$200
6th place
$150
7th place
$100
8th place
9th place
10th place
Ghostrunner 2has new featuresin addition to the ones that have returned from the first game, so this competition is sure to be challenging for new and veteran players alike. Another thing to consider is thatGhostrunner 2was only released on October 26 of this year, so players are still in the early days of discovering potential exploits and glitches that would be useful in a speedrunning challenge. That said, there has already been plenty of gameplay footage revealed that show how players are leveraging the game’s physics and level design to clear areas in record time, with many more exploits likely to be revealed before the competition closes on November 9.
Despite the fact thatGhostrunner 2differs from its predecessorin a number of ways, there’s reason to believe that having a solid level of skill and experience with the firstGhostrunnerwill be of use to competitors. The rankings are currently led by Blaidan, who is the current world record holder for the Any% speedrun of the firstGhostrunner.Blaidan may have an edge in the contest, as they have proven their ability with the franchise once before, although there is still plenty of time for another competitor to seize the number-one spot.
Although the competition already began, it doesn’t end until November 9, which gives prospective competitors ample time to throw their hat in the ring. The game isn’t too long, either, so players still have an opportunity to experienceGhostrunner 2’s cyberpunk dystopiaat their own pace before trying to give the speedrun an honest shot. The game has plenty going for it outside its speedrunning potential, so even those who choose to skip the competition have a good chance of getting something out of the game.
Ghostrunner2is available to play on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
