Super Mario Bros Speedrunners Are 0.1 Seconds From Perfection
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Speedrunner LeKukie set a new Super Mario Bros. world record on June 2, 2026, completing the game in 4:54.365, just 0.1 seconds shy of a theoretically perfect run.
- Despite early setbacks due to poverty and equipment issues, the speedrunning community supported LeKukie by providing official hardware, enabling him to achieve official records.
- LeKukie's innovative controller techniques and flawless execution, especially on the challenging 8-4 level, have pushed the boundaries of speedrunning skill and precision.
- The community has since focused on perfecting the 8-4 level, achieving flawless runs multiple times, bringing the prospect of a truly perfect Super Mario Bros. speedrun within reach.
- Former world record holder Kosmic highlights that a perfect run, once deemed impossible, may be achieved imminently due to recent advancements and LeKukie's pioneering efforts.
