MMOexp: Distortion2 did make use of The Four Belfries, an area within Liurnia of the Lakes where you can move across the map in Elden Ring Runes a flash however the second part of the game consisted of some platforming in dangerous places, such as Volcano Manor, the Crumbling Farum Azula or Volcano Manor. It was a successful route, as evident by the sub-30 minute time of Distortion2.
The channel on YouTube is worth a look however, just to see them become speedier every time they upload. It's worth a look. Souls speedrunning community tends have specific categories that have specific conditions to help the competition and are listed on MMOexp. however, Elden Ring doesn't have any specific requirements as of yet. The leaderboards won't be available on the website till March 18 which means Distortion2's speedrun may not be the fastest speedrun on the planet. However, until leaderboards are unlocked and the scores are published under 30 minutes is the speed to beat, and Distortion2 seems to hold the record for most runs as of currently.
In the meantime, I'm still not finished playing Elden Ring! I'm not even defeated the second major boss, a pseudo-second one Godrick the Grafted, and I've been scouring in the Lands Between for gear and runes, which is a testimony to the sheer amount of discovery FromSoft has incorporated in the title. The experience of getting lost in Limgrave is one of my favorite things of Elden Ring, but I am also awed by seeing players play the action-RPG as if it's nothing. It makes me believe that within a year or two I could be able to beat Elden Ring myself.
The speedruns are losing hand right now. One person first won the race in just two hours and didn't die. Another player posted a time of just under an hour. What's next? Someone hitting Elden Ring's credit within 20 minutes or less? Perhaps someone else beat the game with a blindfold? Does the speedrunning community become apathetic? I'm not sure but I'm there for Elden Ring Runes for sale it.