Player clears Donkey Kong's kill screen for the first time in 40 years

For the first time, a player has cleared Donkey Kong's infamous kill screen, which had stumped gamers for over 40 years. Speedrunner Kosmic achieved this using a glitch and emulator tools, bypassing the game's timer issue. Previously, players could not pass level 22-1 due to a glitch that caused instant death. Kosmic's method involved exploiting a ladder-climbing glitch, allowing Mario to climb indefinitely and complete the level. This achievement highlights that the kill screen can be overcome without altering the game's original code. However, the technique relies on precise emulator inputs, making it nearly impossible to replicate on actual arcade hardware.