Salem in SpeedRunners 2: The Cat Witch Returns

Salem, the cat-witch runner from the original SpeedRunners, returns in the SpeedRunners 2 launch roster - official render, original history, unverified details.

9/13/2026 1.0 Last updated: 9/13/2026 2 min read

FAQ

Is Salem in SpeedRunners 2?

Yes. Salem is one of the twelve launch runners — the official press kit ships her character render, keeping the cat-witch theme of her original design.

Who was Salem in the original SpeedRunners?

A cat dressed as a witch. Original-game records note that a broom appeared under her when she jumped, and that she played it like a guitar while waiting — she was introduced alongside SkullDuggery as one of two spooky characters.

Does Salem 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.

Salem brings the original game’s spooky side back to the sequel: a cat who races as a witch, broom and all, now confirmed among the twelve launch runners of SpeedRunners 2 with an official press-kit render.

The Official Record

Launch roster. The official press kit (tinyBuild / Fair Play Labs, via speedrunners.com) ships Salem’s render among the twelve launch runners — see the full roster.
Design continuity. The SpeedRunners 2 render keeps every signature element: the cat ears, the witch hat, the broomstick she rides.
Returning character. Salem races in the original SpeedRunners too — the original game’s records describe “a cat who dresses as a witch,” with a broom appearing under her mid-jump.

From Spooky Pair to Sequel

Salem was introduced to the original game together with SkullDuggery — the two arrived as a pair of “spooky” characters in an announcement from the original game’s official channel. A decade later the pair returns together: both renders ship in the SpeedRunners 2 press kit, spooky side by side.

That makes Salem one of the deeper cuts in the launch twelve — not a headline hero like SpeedRunner or The Falcon, but a fan-memory pick from the original roster’s middle age. The developers’ promise that “most of the main roster” returns is exactly the kind of line that keeps a cat witch employed.

What Is Not Yet Verified

Unlock condition. Not officially documented. In the original game her extra skins unlocked by gaining experience; whether SpeedRunners 2 follows the same path 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; Salem-specific sets and paths are being verified.