Titanfall 2 speedrunner reclaims the Gauntlet record by a hair

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A Titanfall 2 speedrunner has reclaimed the fastest clock in the game's notorious gauntlet, later his on the face of it-untouchable old record was smashed last week.

A speedrunner's dream built into Titanfall 2's tutorial level, the gantlet is a hotly contested trial and so infamous Respawn built information technology into the backstory of Apex Legends hero Octane. But until newly, it looked like nobody would top speedrunner Immediate payment Mayo's 11.7 second run.

Then, last week, Mayo's throne was decisively usurped away Whatevershoe, posting a 11.2 second run. Not one to be outdone, Mayo immediately set to ferment reclaiming his crown. This weekend, he snagged it, card an 11.1 second carry shared by Respawn comms film director Ryan K. Rigney.

It's nuts that, 5 years after the release of Titanfall 2, a player just broke the world record speedrun time for The Gauntlet during our recent Free Weekend. Here's the cut back. Yes, they're blowing up their own legs with grenades to gain speed.Source: https://t.co/1kio1ZrXbr pic.twitter.com/D8XTdg9LJXMay 7, 2021

The timing couldn't be better, either. Titanfall 2 just received a free weekend, pursuit an undreamed of surge in playersachieved in portion thanks to Apex Legends' Titan-heavy new season. Apex itself is crushing it when it comes to player counts, with Season 9 bringing the battle royale to record concurrents on Steam.

All that remains now is to see if Mayo's up-to-the-minute record will be As longstanding as his previous one. But if anyone other manages to eventually push the gauntlet below the 11-second mark, you behind sure he'll represent right on their tail—likely after agitated a grenade at his feet for an special speed further.

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