The Games Done Quick organization is back with its signature speedrunning marathon and fun extras. The year's opening event, Awesome Games Done Quick, begins on Sunday, January 4, featuring a run of Super Mario Sunshine as the opener. Proceeds from viewer contributions this time around support the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
This edition of AGDQ 2026 offers a full week of nonstop speedrunning action around the clock. Expect appearances by major 2025 releases such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Hades II. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will have both a traditional speedrun and a competitive versus match. Classic Nintendo titles abound, with highlights including Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart World, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, and Super Mario 64.
For fans of the unusual, AGDQ 2026 delivers a selection of quirky titles revived for amusement. The organizers often highlight obscure entries, like the 1996 release Bill Nye: The Science Guy - Stop the Rock! or the 1994 title Adventures of Yogi Bear. Even a more recent 2022 game, Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum, lets '80s nostalgics relive the era's infamous trading card antics.
The event spans from January 4 through January 10. Broadcasting starts on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET via the Games Done Quick Twitch channel. Viewers can check the complete timetable for additional information.