Moonraker in SpeedRunners 2: Original Fan Favorite Returns

Moonraker, the original game’s first female runner, returns in the SpeedRunners 2 launch roster — official facts, history, and unverified details.

9/9/2026 1.0 Last updated: 9/9/2026 2 min read

FAQ

Is Moonraker in SpeedRunners 2?

Yes. Moonraker is one of the twelve launch runners — the official press kit ships her character render, and the developers have stated most of the original main roster returns.

Who was Moonraker in the original SpeedRunners?

Moonraker was the first female character added to the original SpeedRunners — a milestone of the original game’s growing roster across its years of updates.

Does Moonraker have different stats in SpeedRunners 2?

Not officially. No source documents per-character stats; the original game treated characters as largely cosmetic and races are won through movement skill.

Moonraker carries a piece of original SpeedRunners history with her: she was the first female runner added to the 2016 game — and she is back in the SpeedRunners 2 launch roster, render and all.

The Official Record

Launch roster. The official press kit (tinyBuild / Fair Play Labs, via speedrunners.com) ships Moonraker’s render among the twelve launch runners — see the full roster.
Covered by the roster promise. Asked about returning originals, the developers said: “We actually plan to bring back most of the main roster. There will be new characters, too.” Moonraker was main-roster in the original, and her render confirms she made the cut.
Original milestone. She was the first female character added to the original game — a milestone of the roster’s growth across its update years.

From 2016 Roster to 2026 Sequel

The original SpeedRunners grew its cast across a long life — Steam Early Access 2013, full release 2016, consoles through 2020. The roster came to include SpeedRunner himself, The Falcon, Buckshot, Moonraker, Scout, Salem, Veloci-T-Rex, Unic, Hot Head, Cosmonaut Comrade and more, several unlocked through play.

SpeedRunners 2 compresses that lineage into a launch twelve: the originals fans grew up racing — Moonraker among them — plus newcomers Dart, Vidna and Starlight. The superhero-city premise survives too: the sequel’s store listing describes “rival superheroes” racing to save New Rush City.

What Is Not Yet Verified

Unlock condition. Not officially documented. Whether Moonraker is starter or unlock will be stated here once verified against the live build.
Gameplay differences. No official source gives any runner unique stats — the original game was largely cosmetic in character choice, and nothing official contradicts that yet. Races are decided by movement and pick-ups.
Cosmetics. Dozens of unlockables are promised; Moonraker-specific sets and paths are being verified.