This game has so many choices you can make, such as playing in career mode where you fight bots to win coins and up your league with higher class cars and competitions, or either playing some quick races or a championship which can help you practice against bots. There is also the time trial mode, which is key to speedrunning and sending runs. Here are some tips that will definitely help you achieve faster times.

# **🛠 CUSTOMIZATION 🛠**

-> The game provides you with a variety of classes, that have their own uniqueness and stats. Picking the right class on the right track will help you score much faster. To obtain the higher classes, you have to buy them for a certain amount of coins. You must play game modes that give you coins like Quick Races, Championship or Career Mode.

-> Some tracks do require you to pay a certain amount of coins, which could vary. It's best to either grind for coins so you can have a shot at it and possibly get the world record first, or you can play it safe and Speedrun accessible levels that are unlocked right from the get go!

# **❕SKIPS AND TECHNIQUES❕**

-> You will need to know when to accelerate and when to not. Usually in straight paths, it's best to keep accelerating and to stop once you reach a corner or a turn.

-> Sometimes, turns will be *really* sharp. This means you have to break and wait until you can make the turn because if you end up on the grass, you will lose a lot of speed and will probably kill your run.

# ❓**NEED HELP?❓**

-> We get it, it's usually difficult when you first start speedrunning the game. It's the common principle for every game in speedrunning. If you want to get more tips and tricks on how to improve, you can watch the runs from the top 1-3 people and look at some YouTube videos to better improve your gameplay and some day reach the world record!

I hope this helps you out with your performance and if you're new, you could even try it out! The game is accessible on all platforms like PS4, switch, Xbox, mobile, PC and more!

Ultra Racing 2D 2 is a top-down racing game that includes over 40 racing classes, more than 100 tracks, online multiplayer, career mode, time trial mode, multi-class racing, damage, and more.

Ultra Racing 2D 2: The Racing Game Of Many

Here’s everything you’ll want to know heading into the challenge:

**Starting Date:** February 27th @ 12:00PM UTC

**Duration:** 10 days, until 11:59PM UTC March 9th, 2025

## **Prize Distribution:**

The $500 prize pool will be distributed among the top performers for fastest completion time in the selected category. The distribution is as follows:

**1st place** - $250

**2nd place** - $150

**3rd place** - $100

Please note that in order to comply with international tax law, **the challenge cash prize may be subject to tax withholding based on the winner's country of residence.**

## **Participation Prizes:**

As usual with our SRC Series Challenges, we are bringing back participation prizes!

First of all, any runner who submits any runs to the Zuma’s Revenge Initiate Speedrun Challenge will receive **one month** of SRC Supporter, if you haven’t heard of Supporter before you may learn more about it[ here](https://www.speedrun.com/supporter)!

Secondly, any challenge participants will be awarded with a unique title! If you’re unfamiliar with Titles, they are a unique descriptor that goes alongside your username on your profile (as well as profile popovers) which can (as of right now) only be acquired by participating in Challenges right here on SRC. To find out more, check out our last article about Titles![ https://www.speedrun.com/news/17vr795x-introducing-titles](https://www.speedrun.com/news/17vr795x-introducing-titles)

The title for participating in this challenge will be… **Ball Buster**!

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc0tYU9C0ugU_02EEXh46gPBSyMRmw9v-2F5SSdd_Me4npsgLAjMA__ukq4azQM4qp7DhQiiT5nZecIbeiyrw3tc97akpBZSP59KxIAy_wIJFAQn-_ur-S7hWsPS1O4La2ryGyW3Q?key=yTuCtEsxX4Xj9ArfQbYpRD36)

## **Eligibility:**

Open to players aged 18 and above worldwide, with the following exceptions: North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Cuba, Iran, Somalia, and Venezuela.

If you are under the age of 18, not to worry! You can still participate and win the participation prizes, but unfortunately you will not be eligible for the cash prizes amongst the top 5.

## **Category:**

### **Initiate**

Create a new file and play the first 10 levels of Adventure Mode (1-1 through 1-10). Then navigate to the challenges menu in the main menu and complete the 10 challenges in the “Mettle of the Monkey” page in any order.

## **Submission:**

Record your speedrun and submit it via [our Challenge leaderboard here on Speedrun.com.](https://www.speedrun.com/challenges/l0yzny8e-zumas_revenge-src-series-zuma-s-revenge-initiate-challenge)

Follow the guidelines provided for video formatting and submission requirements, found in the rules section. Please note that we require that prize eligible runs submitted to this challenge must have been live streamed to qualify.

**Rules and Regulations:**

All speedruns must adhere to the official rules, available on the Speedrun.com Challenge leaderboard.

Contest Rules: [https://www.speedrun.com/challenges/l0yzny8e-zumas_revenge-src-series-zuma-s-revenge-initiate-challenge/rules?view=contest](https://www.speedrun.com/challenges/l0yzny8e-zumas_revenge-src-series-zuma-s-revenge-initiate-challenge/rules?view=contest)

Category Rules: [https://www.speedrun.com/challenges/l0yzny8e-zumas_revenge-src-series-zuma-s-revenge-initiate-challenge/rules?view=challenge](https://www.speedrun.com/challenges/l0yzny8e-zumas_revenge-src-series-zuma-s-revenge-initiate-challenge/rules?view=challenge) 

## **Preparation Suggestions**

To find tips & tricks for the speedrun, visit [the Zuma's Revenge leaderboard right here on Speedrun.com](https://www.speedrun.com/zumas_revenge) and/or join [Popcap Games Speedrunning Discord Server](https://discord.gg/RkJ3Fdhhz4)!  You can also follow either the game or the challenge to receive notifications about challenge activity!

**Good luck, and have fun!️**

This month we’re swapping shotguns for balls - our next SRC Series challenge is all about mastering Zuma’s Revenge! Think fast, shoot faster, and keep those chains from reaching the skull. 🔵🟡🔴

SRC Series: Zuma's Revenge Initiate Speedrun Challenge

In my last article, we covered **Twitch’s new 100-hour storage limit for Highlights**, which threatens thousands of existing speedruns. Since **all runs submitted with Twitch links are at risk**, we knew a solution was needed - not just for this situation, but to **build a system that allows us to respond faster to similar issues in the future**.

Today, we’re rolling out **new tools** to help runners and moderators **identify and manage runs at risk** more efficiently.

## ![](/static/blob/7n63q24n.png)

# **Identifying Runs at Risk**

To make it easier to track affected runs, runners can now see all of their at-risk submissions in the Pending Tab on their profile

![](/static/blob/1n7j9m7n.png)

..and moderators have access to the same information within the Mod Hub alongside all the other previously available filters. 

**For most cases, the view you will want is "Verified" runs that are also "At risk" as seen in the image below.**

![](/static/blob/1n5364qz.png)

Additionally, **at-risk runs will now be marked with a yellow identifier on their Video Proof Icons** for quick visibility.

# **Managing Runs at Risk: The Video State Variable**

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To give users control over their runs, we’ve introduced a **“Video State” global variable**. This variable will only be visible on runs considered at-risk. If a run is flagged as at-risk, its Video State will default to **“⚠️ Video at Risk”**, and runners or moderators can update its status based on the situation:

✅ **Mark as Safe** - Use this if the video proof within the run submission has been updated to a link that won’t be removed in the upcoming Twitch deletion on April 19th, 2025 (e.g., reuploaded to YouTube) or if the Twitch VOD is included in the 100-hour storage limit on the runner’s channel.

🔴 **Mark as Abandoned** - Use this if the video proof **cannot be updated** and the existing video link has been or will be removed. **This does not impact the run itself** - it simply acknowledges that the run once had valid proof and remains a viable leaderboard submission.

# **Who Can Update Video States?**

- **Runners** can update video states on runs they were a player in (this includes co-op runs)
- **Submitters** can update video states on runs they submitted (whether they are the player or not)
- **Moderators** can update video states on games they moderate

# **A Note to Moderators**

While SRC has no control over where videos are re-uploaded or by who, we ask that moderators allow **runners some time to update the video proof on their own submissions first**. This helps prevent run content from being reuploaded to channels not owned by the runner.

However, **we support moderators downloading and backing up** run video proof as long as they **wait to update submissions**, giving runners time to handle updating their own submissions first.

# **Related Changes & Improvements**

As part of this update, we’ve made a few other related improvements

- **Added Embed Support** - Runs with video links from **TikTok, RUTUBE, and YouTube Live** will now have the video proof embedded properly
- **“View Run” → “Triage Run”** - The terminology has been updated to better reflect the new workflow, and is now distinct from Edit Run

![](/static/blob/7z38544n.png)

- **The “Pending” Tab** - The Pending tab on runner profiles now counts runs at risk, making them easier to track

![](/static/blob/qnygmk4n.png)

# **Backing Up Your Runs: How to Download At-Risk Videos**

Let’s quickly recap how to backup your runs if you aren’t already familiar. If you haven't backed up your runs yet, now is the time to do so.

Here are the best ways to download your runs:

### **Speedrun Rescue Script - Advanced Setup**

![](/static/blob/dz4wx9me.png)

Developed by @Matse007 and some other amazing contributors from within the speedrunning community, this script automatically detects and downloads your runs that were submitted with Twitch Highlights.

- Detects at-risk runs either per runner or per leaderboard/game
- Best for runners and moderators who need to bulk download all at-risk runs per runner or per leaderboard/game
- Lots of new customization options (see Github page)
- Requirements: Python + dependencies (installation instructions on the page)
- Get it here: [https://github.com/Matse007/SpeedrunRescueScript](https://github.com/Matse007/SpeedrunRescueScript)

Matse has also gone ahead and created a handy YouTube tutorial for S.R.S.!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkgnHt2aVmQ

### **TwitchDownloader - Easy Setup (Still Somewhat Technical)**

TwitchDownloader allows you to bulk download your VODs and Highlights from a Twitch channel.

![](/static/blob/1n83vr9z.png)

**How to Use:**

Best for bulk downloading VODs and Highlights from a single Twitch channel.

    1. Install TwitchDownloader (GUI is recommended over CLI)
    2. Open the Task Queue tab and hit Search VODs
    3. Enter your Twitch channel name to generate a list of all VODs/Highlights
    4. Select all relevant runs (or select all) and add them to the queue for downloading

- Get it here: [https://github.com/lay295/TwitchDownloader/releases](https://github.com/lay295/TwitchDownloader/releases)
- Installation Instructions: [https://github.com/lay295/TwitchDownloader/ReadMe](https://github.com/lay295/TwitchDownloader?tab=readme-ov-file#readme) (Go down to any of Windows/MacOS/Linux “Getting Started” sections)

This is probably the easiest “set it and forget it” solution, but will still require some basic Github knowledge to download/install.

## **What’s Next?**

While these changes currently apply only to existing at-risk runs, these features lay the groundwork for responding more effectively to similar issues in the future.

We're actively monitoring the impact of these changes and are prepared to make additional adjustments as necessary. If you have any feedback, suggestions, or run into issues using the new tools, let us know! This is a community-wide effort, and we’re committed to making the process as smooth as possible.

**- Cam // Meta, Speedrun.com Community Manager**

Twitch Runs At Risk are now visible and easier to manage!

Twitch Runs At Risk Are Now Visible for Runners & Moderators

# Metal Eden

Metal Eden on the Steam Store: [https://store.steampowered.com/app/990380/METAL_EDEN/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/990380/METAL_EDEN/)

You are **ASKA**: a HYPER UNIT with a jetpack, gravity hooks, and no time to waste. Shred the INTERNAL DEFENCE CORPS and grapple through the monolithic city of MOEBIUS, racing to rescue the COREs of its citizens.

**Check out the gameplay trailer:**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3IjCNwyCFQ

**Think fast - move faster.** The fastest demo completion times will take home a cut of the $1,000 prize pool.

# ![](/static/blob/rz2v3l8n.jpg)

**📅** Challenge Details

Start Date: April 8, 2025 at 4:00PM UTC

End Date: April 15, 2025 at 11:59PM UTC

All qualifying runs must be submitted through [the official Challenge leaderboard](https://www.speedrun.com/challenges/9x32q3l6-Metal_Eden-metal-eden-demo-speedrun-challenge) on Speedrun.com. Prize-eligible runs must also be livestreamed as part of the submission process.

# **💰Prize Distribution**

Total Prize Pool: $1,000

- 🥇 **1st Place** – $500
- 🥈 **2nd Place** – $300
- 🥉 **3rd Place** – $200

***Note: Prizes may be subject to tax withholding based on the winner’s country of residence.***

# **🎁 Participation Rewards**

Submitting any run regardless of your placement comes with perks:

- One month of Speedrun.com Supporter
- The “HYPER UNIT” Title for your profile

[Supporter](https://www.speedrun.com/supporter) helps fund SRC and unlocks site-wide benefits, while [Titles](https://www.speedrun.com/news/17vr795x-introducing-titles) are exclusive profile tags only obtainable through participating in official Challenges!

# **🌍Eligibility**

The challenge is open to players aged 18 and older worldwide, except in the following restricted countries: Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Cuba, Iran, Somalia, and Venezuela.

If you're under 18, you're still welcome to participate and can earn participation rewards - but you will not be eligible for the cash prizes.

# **📤Submitting Your Run**

- Record your speedrun and submit it via the Challenge leaderboard on Speedrun.com
- Prize-eligible runs must be livestreamed
- Ensure your video follows the formatting and rules listed on the leaderboard

For complete contest and category rules, please visit the challenge leaderboard.

# ![](/static/blob/5ngg6yxn.jpg)

# **Category**

### All Arenas

The featured category for this challenge is **All Arenas** - a full-throttle sprint through the demo, where every encounter counts. You'll be starting from a fresh file and clearing every combat arena the game throws at you.

It’s fast, it’s fluid, and it showcases exactly what makes *Metal Eden* tick. Movement & Mayhem.

*Creative routing* is encouraged, anything goes - as long as you don’t skip the action.

For complete contest and category rules, please visit [the challenge leaderboard](https://www.speedrun.com/challenges/9x32q3l6-Metal_Eden-metal-eden-demo-speedrun-challenge).

## **🧠Preparation Suggestions**

To find tips & tricks for the speedrun, please come join us in the [Speedrun.com Discord Server](https://discord.gg/0h6sul1ZwHVpXJmK) and chat in [#challenge-discussion](https://discord.com/channels/124483701970173952/1356692825911197937) - you can also follow the challenge here on Speedrun.com to receive notifications about challenge activity!

Good luck, and have fun!️

In partnership with PLAION and Reikon Games, we’re launching the Metal Eden Demo Speedrun Challenge on April 8th, 2025 - dropping right alongside the demo’s release!

Metal Eden Demo $1000 Speedrun Challenge!

in the leaderboard, click the submit runs button

I went in the steam page and only found the wishlist button. Where can I get the demo and what are the requirements?



please check car class because idk what was it

bro mega wtf u doing here weren't you playing tetrio



so basically we have to archive twitch runs. Well not really a big change for people who use YouTube or Google things but I feel like this is a massive w from src so good job y'all.

deadlocked. Your going to go crazy aren'tcha



Hey so I'm in Bulgaria and I cant seem to find the game on the app store. What region should I switch to so that I can access and download the game?



Ultimate Racing 2D 2

PAYDAY 2 - Category Extension

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ZackBinspin

The Mythic Game of Ur

Let me set up categories, rules and add moderators.

Stumble Guys

Portal Scratch Edition

Before you guys start submitting runs I need to set up the leaderboards lol

Roblox: Grace

Shattered Spines (Legacy)

Setting up the leaderbord! For now you can check out the game using the external link on top.



The Tale of the Three Shapes

Will finish setting the game up with the leaderboards and categories