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Sailing Changes and Gem Bag Expansion | May 13th
The first batch of Sailing improvements announced earlier this week has arrived! Plus, four new gem container options and more Leagues VI changes... Changelog - May 13th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Sailing…
Further Leagues VI Changes
This week brings further Leagues VI changes and a bunch of Sailing improvements! Changelog - May 6th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Leagues VI Changes Added an extra free Pact reset which will be granted when…
Leagues VI Changes | April 23rd
Theories have met power - what a week it's been! Take a look at the initial tweaks for Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts... Changelog - April 23rd [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Leagues VI Changes "Defeat Hueycoatl 1…
Leagues VI is OUT NOW! | April 15th
Changelog - April 15th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts worlds will go online today at 10:30am UTC. Just like previous iterations, we've made some big changes…
Remaining Getting Around Changes | April 1st
This week brings the rest of the Getting Around Poll changes, along with tweaks to boat combat and Last Man Standing QoL improvements! There will be no game update next week as the team's focusing on getting everything…
Easter 2026 & PvP QoL Improvements | March 25th
This week brings spring spirit to Gielinor and a whole heap of PvP QoL improvements! Changelog - March 25th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Easter 2026 Event The Easter Event has arrived with a familiar sense o…
Boat Combat Improvements | March 18th
We're launching a number of boat combat improvements! Changelog - March 18th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Sailing Combat Fixes Cannons have been rebalanced. They shoot slower but hit harder. You can now buil…
More from the Getting Around Poll | March 11th
Minigame Teleport Menu and the ability to reclaim lost Perfected Quetzal Whistles are here, along with more changes and fixes! Changelog - March 11th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] More From the Getting Around…
Cow Boss and Skill Guide & Level-Up Changes | March 4th
Initial tweaks to the Cow Boss are here! Plus, we've got the "Skill Guide and Level-Up Rework" from Game Jam VII and more. Changelog - March 4th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Cow Boss Tweaks You can now store…
Cow Boss is Out Today!
Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Changelog - February 25th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Cow Boss is Here! Talk to Cassius located northwest of Lumbridge to start The…
25th Anniversary Event: 25 Years, 25 Mementos | February 18th
25 years of RuneScape meets 13 years of Old School... This calls for a celebration! Changelog - February 18th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] 25th Anniversary Event: 25 Years, 25 Mementos This year marks 25 yea…
Music System Improvements & Deadman Tweaks | February 11th
This week we've got music system improvements and Deadman: Annihilation tweaks, alongside some under-the-hood improvements! Changelog - February 11th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Music System Improvements Au…
DMM Tweaks, Shellbane Gryphon CAs & More! | February 4th
Deadman: Annihilation first round tweaks are here! Plus, Shellbane Gryphon CAs, Getting Around poll changes and more… Changelog - February 4th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Deadman: Annihilation Tweaks Breach…
Deadman: Annihilation Drops This Friday!
Get ready for Deadman: Annihilation dropping this Friday! Plus, we've got some feedback changes and tweaks. Changelog - January 28th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Deadman: Annihilation drops this Friday! Dead…
Holy Moleys & The Hooded Slayer Helm are Here! | January 21st
Holy Moleys and the Hooded Slayer Helmet have landed! Alongside some further fixes to Sailing and more… Changelog - January 21st [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Holy Moley, the Hooded Slayer Helm is Here! You c…
25 Years of RuneScape | January 15th
Twenty-five years ago, the first adventurers set foot in Gielinor. This year marks the start of new adventures, new content, and new experiences for us to share together across RuneScape, Old School RuneScape and RuneSc…
New Player Improvements Round 2 | January 14th
Today's game update introduces the second batch of New Player Improvements, featuring updates to Quest Journal and Dialogue, as well as more informative Skill Guides - tell your friends! Changelog - January 14th [expand…
QoL Tweaks & Fixes | January 7th
We’re kicking off 2026 in Gielinor with our first game update of the year! Changelog - January 7th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Sailing Fixes Many thanks to the thousands of you who shared your thoughts in t…
More Sailing & Interface Changes | December 17th
Changelog - December 17th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Sailing Improvements & Fixes In the Gwenith Glide, if your boat is hit by Resonance Crystals while you’re off the Helm, you can now get back on it short…
Christmas 2025 Event | December 10th
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Gielinor has gone all festive for the Christmas 2025 Event! Changelog - December 10th [expand type="details" expanded="false"] Christmas Event 2025 The 2025 Christmas Event is h…
