GPT-6 Astra Becomes First LLM Agent to Beat NetHack

GPT-6 Astra has become the first documented LLM agent to beat NetHack, clearing the notoriously hard roguelike in 37,140 turns on only its third attempt, an achievement Ethan Mollick called "shocking."

2026-09-25 ~ 2026-09-25 · 3 related posts

• First Recorded LLM NetHack Ascension: GPT 6 Astra Wins in 37,140 Turns — egrefen · 2026-09-25
• GPT-6 Astra beats NetHack on third try, first recorded LLM agent ascension — emollick · 2026-09-25
• Ethan Mollick: GPT-6 Astra beats Nethack on just its 3rd try — emollick · 2026-09-25