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.

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

..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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

TwitchDownloader - Easy Setup (Still Somewhat Technical)

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

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
• Installation Instructions: https://github.com/lay295/TwitchDownloader/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