On October 18, the General Incorporated Association RTA in Japan announced the games selected for “RTA in Japan Winter 2026,” which will be held from December 25 to 31, 2026.
◆A diverse lineup of 90 titles, ranging from hot new releases to nostalgic classics!
“RTA in Japan” is a large-scale “RTA (Real-Time Attack)” event where participants compete based on the actual time taken to complete a game. Held every summer and winter, the event showcases the astonishing techniques of skilled players and strategies that would be unimaginable in normal gameplay.
This year’s lineup includes highly anticipated titles such as *Hollow Knight: Silksong*, *SILENT HILL f*, *Donkey Kong Bananza*, and *Kirby’s Air Rider*.Titles such as *FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles*, *FINAL FANTASY XVI*, and *Civilization VII* have also been selected.
Among series entries, numerous Nintendo titles have been selected, including *The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword*, *The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD*, *Pokémon Sword*, and *Metroid Prime Remastered*.While there was an unusual situation in the summer of 2025 when not a single Nintendo title was included, this lineup—following the one from that winter—once again features a rich variety of titles.
In addition, titles that will bring back memories for longtime fans—such as *Doom 64*, *Clock Tower 2*, *Shadowgate*, and *Tengai Makyou ZERO*—have also been included.Titles such as *Castlevania: The Stolen Seal*, *Ys VI: The Box of Naphisthem*, and *Mega Man EXE 4* have also been selected.
◆ “Super Mario 64” Blindfolded and “Donkey Kong 64” Cleared at 0.0%!? Unconventional Challenges Too
Keep an eye out for the unique competitions that are a hallmark of RTA.
In *Super Mario 64*, the “Blindfolded 9 Coins” category—where players must complete the game without looking at the screen—has been adopted. In *Donkey Kong 64*, players will take on the “0.0% (Low%)” challenge, which aims to minimize the completion rate to the absolute minimum—a goal completely different from standard gameplay.
Furthermore, *Resident Evil Village* features “VR Mode NG Glitchless,” while *The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening* features “Swordless First Quest,” where players must complete the game without using a sword.There are also categories that pique curiosity about what kind of gameplay will unfold, such as “Credits” in *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* and “Single_Controller_Ammo” in *Time Crisis 2*.
In addition, *New Super Mario Bros. Wii* will feature a race with four runners. Multiple runners are also scheduled to compete in *Donkey Kong Bananza*, *Resident Evil Gaiden*, and *Wabi-Sabi Sushi Derby*.
“RTA in Japan Winter 2026” is scheduled to take place from December 25 to 31. Detailed schedules for each game are set to be announced on October 25.
A list of selected games can be found on the official acceptance announcement page.
