One of the runs will be a Multiworld Randomizer with three other games. A Multiworld - also commonly called an Archipelago due to the most well-known site that hosts them - is a type of cooperative randomizer experience where items from one game might be found in another. For example, instead of the Silph Scope, Giovanni in the Rocket Game Corner in Pokémon FireRed might provide a Cinder of a Lord for Dark Souls III...or he might give Ocarina of Time a single heart or even an ice trap - anything is possible with the randomizer (even the Silph Scope!).
The European Speedrunner Assembly is a series of speedrunning marathons, with runners attempting to complete a game or accomplish a specific goal as fast as possible. It started in 2012 as a meetup inspired by Games Done Quick, before becoming a marathon in its own right the year after. The event was run semiannually starting in 2018, but skipped Winter 2025 to reorganize and figure out ways to improve the event in wake of safety concerns and other controversies. Over the course of its history, it has raised over $950,000 for various charities. In addition to its semiannual flagship marathons, their Twitch channel plays host to many smaller marathons, including Break the Record: Live.
The details and expected times for the Pokémon runs in this event is as follows. Please note that these times were correct at time of writing, but may be subject to change based on alterations in the marathon. Check the full schedule to check the approximate start time for each run in your local timezone, as well as for any schedule changes and updates.
Pokémon Red
Saturday June 28th - 10:42am (CEST) on Stream 1
Category: Any% (Glitchless)
Expected length: 2:00:00
Runner: AEtienne
Pokémon FireRed
Tuesday July 1st - 10:00am (CEST) on Stream 2
Category: Multiworld Randomizer with Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64, and Dark Souls III
Expected length: 4:00:00
Runners: NalleSounds, FantaTanked, AverageGreg, Dry4Haz
Pokémon Sapphire
Wednesday July 2nd - 4:20pm (CEST) on Stream 1
Category: Any% (Glitchless) race
Expected length: 2:20:00
Racers: Alw0 vs BluMagma
Pokémon SoulSilver
Friday July 4th - 4:30am (CEST) on Stream 1
Category: Any% (Manipless)
Expected length: 2:35:00
Racers: Alw0
Incentives, such as naming the player character and Pokémon, as well as various prizes are expected to be a part of the runs. To donate to ESA Summer 2025, please use the donation links below. If you wish for your donation to be potentially read on stream, be sure to use the appropriate link for that stream.
