What changed in SpeedRunners in 2026

22 updates · 7 main milestones · Apr 19, 2026 to Sep 3, 2026

Sep 3, 20269 events
New Maps and Charactersnew contentMilestone
Features 8 maps with 2 different layouts and 12 playable characters, including new and returning runners.
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Unlockable Customization Optionsnew content
Players can unlock costumes, profile decorations, and more.
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SpeedRunners 2 Launch Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone
SpeedRunners 2 will be released on September 3rd, 2026, on Steam and consoles.
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New Pick-upsnew content
Introduces 10 powerful pick-ups, including 8 returning and 2 fresh ones.
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64-player Tournamentsnew content
Supports tournaments with up to 64 players.
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Single-player Story Campaignnew content
Includes a single-player story campaign for players.
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Upgraded Visuals and NetcodeperformanceMilestone
Improvements made to visuals and netcode for better performance.
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New Multiplayer Featuresnew contentMilestone
Includes online and local multiplayer, crossplay between PC and consoles, and up to 8 players online.
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SpeedRunners 2 Launchdlc releaseMilestone
SpeedRunners 2 is now available for purchase with a 10% discount.
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Jul 30, 20261 event
Public Demo Deactivated, Community Playtest Announcedgameplay
The public demo is being deactivated, and a Community Playtest will start soon. Players can sign up for access.
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Jul 1, 20261 event
Announcement of SpeedRunners 2 Release Windowdlc releaseMilestone
SpeedRunners 2 is set to launch in July 2026 on PC and consoles, including Xbox Game Pass, featuring crossplay.
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Jun 5, 20264 events
Ahmad crowned King of Speed 2026seasonal event
Ahmad has won the King of Speed tournament, becoming the Undisputed Champion of SpeedRunners.
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King of Speed TV: Season Beta announcementnew content
King of Speed TV will take a break for a month to restructure based on player feedback.
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Map survey and contest results announcedchanges
Coastline, Club House, and Surfing in the oasis removed from curation; Banished Keep wins the contest.
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Supporter and participation badges awardednew content
Badges have been handed out to donors and participants of the King of Speed tournament.
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May 15, 20263 events
2026 King of Speed Tournament Announcementseasonal event
Prize pool for the tournament with matching contributions from the organizer.
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Map Survey Ongoinggameplay
Community encouraged to vote on map preferences for the curated pool.
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Map Contest Phase 1 Resultsnew content
7 submissions received, 5 passed inspection for the map contest.
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Apr 19, 20264 events
King of Speed TV Streams Coming to YouTubenew content
Monthly multistreaming for tournaments will now be available on YouTube in addition to Twitch.
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Curated Map Survey Underwaygameplay
A new survey to determine maps for the curated workshop list has been launched, with updated verification methods.
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Another Map Contest Has Startednew content
A new map contest allows submissions of any map not currently in the curated list, with a sanity check by KOSTV staff.
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King Of Speed Tournament Coming Soonseasonal eventMilestone
The King of Speed tournament is approaching, with opportunities for players to qualify.
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