After months of hard work and dedication, Twitch streamer Forsen successfully reclaimed his Minecraft speedrun title from fellow streamer xQc, breaking xQc's previous record by a considerable margin. Minecraft is an open-ended game that offers endless possibilities for exploration, building, and creativity. However, it has also become a popular choice for speedrunning, where players aim to complete the game as quickly as possible, making the title all the more coveted.
Achieving a Minecraft speedrun from the start to the Ender Dragon is an arduous task that requires exceptional skills and rigorous practice to execute quickly and efficiently. Numerous techniques have been developed by Minecraft players to facilitate the process and streamline the journey. Streamers like xQc and Forsen have become well-known in the Minecraft speedrunning community, competing to see who can complete the game the fastest.
xQc set a new record earlier this year, completing the game in just over 20 minutes, but Forsen was not content to let that record stand. After months of practice and preparation, Forsen was finally able to beat xQc's Minecraft speedrun record. In a video posted to Twitch, Forsen was seen completing the game in just over 18 minutes, shaving off two whole minutes from xQc's time. The clip of Forsen's record-breaking run quickly went viral, with fans of the streamer celebrating his victory.
The rivalry between xQc and Forsen was further intensified when Forsen took to Twitter to taunt his fellow streamer, proclaiming that he had been "permanently destroyed" and suggesting that he should find a new occupation, as a 20:05 time would be an embarrassment on the platform. "See you in a week. Don't get rusty with the lava thing and the one-liner," replied xQc to Forsen's taunt on Twitter. The playful response showed that xQc was unfazed by his rival's achievement and ready to take on the challenge of trying to beat the new Minecraft speedrun record.
Although it's uncertain whether xQc will be able to break Forsen's new Minecraft speedrun record, fans of the popular streamer may recall his previous successful attempt being foiled by an unexpected visitor - a fish. The clip showed xQc attempting to dig his way into a desert pyramid to retrieve the loot. As he placed water below him to aid in the excavation, a fish spawned accidentally, triggering an explosion that led to the destruction of the surrounding area and hit xQc. The incident occurred just under four minutes into his Minecraft speedrun, giving him ample time to overcome the obstacle and continue the game. Given this, fans can expect xQc to make a comeback and dethrone Forsen once again.
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