Speedrun Season Is Back!
Celebrate the Launch of “GEN NFT 2” With GG DAO’s January 2026 Competition
If you like fast runs, clean movement, and bragging rights that actually mean something, January 2026 is your month.
To commemorate the launch of their 2nd game, “GEN NFT 2”, Good Game DAO is gearing up for a new speedrun competition built for players who want to compete, create, and earn, without losing sight of what makes gaming great: gameplay first.
Start training now with "GEN NFT", live today
Before “GEN NFT 2” drops, you can play the original “GEN NFT” right now.
- Full game (accessible by holders of a GG DAO “Playable Character” NFT): PLAY NOW!
- Public demo (anyone can play): TRY THE DEMO!
If you have a GG DAO Playable Character NFT, you are not just collecting art. You are unlocking access across the ecosystem, including current and future titles tied to that character.
A tradition that goes back to the beginning
GG DAO launched in early 2021 and shipped its first game in October 2021, and the community marked that first release with a speedrun competition that paid out more than $12,000 across multiple categories, from fastest full completion to best level times, plus rewards for content creation.
That same spirit is back for “GEN NFT 2,” with prizes planned in $USDC or $ETH or $HIVE, and plenty of reasons to show up even if you are not a top-percent runner.
Holiday Advent Giveaway: free characters, daily, through Dec. 25
Want in on the January competition but still need a Playable Character?
GG DAO is currently running a Holiday Advent Giveaway where the team is giving away a Playable Character NFT every day from Dec. 1 through Dec. 25, so more players can join the fun and compete in January.
For the best shot at winning:
- Follow on X: https://x.com/ggdao_nft
- Join Discord: https://discord.gg/7skxKtKfP5
“Play AND Earn,” not “Play TO Earn”
GG DAO’s model is simple: make games that are genuinely fun, then let rewards be a bonus, not the point. On the official site, GG DAO describes this as “Play AND Earn,” a direct push to prioritize engagement over extraction.
That philosophy matters for speedrunning, too. Speedruns only thrive when the game feels good to master, the movement is satisfying, and every second saved feels earned.
Check Out Our 1st Grand Prize Winner's Gameplay Video
https://x.com/ggdao_nft/status/2000952939570209132
What’s next after "GEN NFT 2"?
"Chronos: Layers of Mystery" is coming in Q2 2026
The ecosystem is not stopping at game two. A third title, “Chronos: Layers of Mystery”, is in production and currently targeted for a Q2 2026 launch, with a demo available for holders.
How to prepare for January 2026:
- Play the public demo to learn the basics: https://games.ggdao.io/gen-nft/demo
- Join Discord to catch rules, categories, and submission details as they drop: https://discord.gg/7skxKtKfP5
- Follow on X for giveaway posts and competition announcements: https://x.com/ggdao_nft
- Lock in your character via the Advent Giveaway, or by acquiring a Playable Character NFT: https://opensea.io/item/polygon/0x4a7ec745423a54a3258107b15308e97f99a7359d/100
Note: GG DAO’s terms include a gaming disclaimer indicating GG DAO games are games of skill.
One more tease before you sprint
GG DAO is teaming up with Hive.io to integrate our games with the Hive Blockchain, making GG DAO titles accessible through Hive’s ecosystem and setting the stage for an even bigger, faster, more connected launch for GEN NFT 2.
See You on the Leaderboard
January is your shot to put your skills on the leaderboard and get rewarded for it. Grab a Playable Character, start grinding the demo, and be ready when GEN NFT 2 drops, because the clock is ticking and the prize pool is waiting.