Speedrunning Sensation: pekkanen Crushes Fallout 4 Records

Get ready to be amazed, fellow gamers! The speedrunning legend known as pekkanen has been absolutely on fire lately, smashing not just one but **nine world records** in the beloved game Fallout 4 over the past two months. He’s been setting the bar high in two different speedrunning categories: Any% and Any% (No Intro).

For those unfamiliar, the Any% category allows players to exploit any glitch or shortcut, while the No Intro category skips the lengthy and somewhat scripted pre-war intro that often drags on. On March 4, pekkanen took the top spot in the Any% category by clocking an impressive **33:44**, beating the previous record set by veteran runner tomatoanus.

Just 15 days later, on March 19, he snatched the No Intro title from the same competitor, and since then, he’s been on a relentless quest to not only defend his titles but also improve them regularly. He’s already lowered his Any% record five additional times and refined the No Intro record twice. However, it’s worth noting that the official leaderboards on Speedrun.com haven’t yet caught up to his latest achievements.

Here’s a quick rundown of his record-breaking feats:

• March 4: 33:44 Any%
• March 19: 25:36 No Intro
• March 26: 33:28 Any%
• March 31: 24:19 No Intro
• March 31: 32:54 Any% (yes, the same day!)
• April 11: 32:15 Any%
• April 25: 23:17 No Intro
• April 27: 31:32 Any%
• May 6: 31:18 Any%

As you can imagine, speedrunning a Bethesda title like Fallout 4 is no walk in the park. pekkanen’s runs are as entertaining as they are impressive. Watching him navigate the vast Commonwealth and tackle the quirky challenges the game throws at him is a treat. There’s a certain charm in hearing him impatiently mash the “use” button during the intro, a relatable moment for anyone who’s ever played the game!

But once the intro is out of the way? It’s pure chaos! From sprinting through the wasteland, preparing some dubious mutant meals, to executing complex save-load tactics for rapid teleportation and speed bursts, pekkanen’s speed runs are a rollercoaster of excitement.

For those who love speedrunning, pekkanen’s recent achievements in Fallout 4 surely deliver some jaw-dropping moments. It’s reminiscent of his earlier accomplishments, where he shattered his own Skyrim glitchless world record not once, but twice in a week back in late 2021. It seems that while Fallout 4 may be a newer addition to his speedrunning portfolio, he’s truly embraced it with unmatched fervor!