Summer Games Done Quick said its 2026 event raised $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders, but the announcement was quickly overshadowed by controversy over a planned sponsored stream with SNK. The charity speedrunning organisation cancelled that stream within hours after community criticism over SNK’s Saudi links, saying the partnership conflicted with its stated support for human rights and inclusivity. The story matters because it highlights both the scale of GDQ’s fundraising success and the scrutiny gaming organisations face over sponsorship ethics.

According to the article, GDQ announced the SNK showcase one day after confirming the fundraising total, then reversed course roughly three hours later. In its public response, GDQ said it would not take the sponsorship money, would not work with that sponsor again, and would strengthen how it vets future partners. PC Gamer says SNK is majority-owned by the MiSK Foundation, linked to Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, and frames the backlash around Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.