Update log
Full RuneScape: Dragonwilds update
The complete published notes, normalized for clean reading and source attribution.
Extracted changes
- Server
- Gameplay
Hi Adventurers,
We've loved seeing everyone dive into RuneScape: Dragonwilds' latest update and gettings hands-on with Dedicated Servers. We wanted to use this opportunity to check in with you about how our work is progressing and give you some good news about pricing.
The team have been hard at work continuing to optimise the game and we've been using vital data from our current Dedicated Server worlds to explore more ways to refine and improve the experience for our players. From our partnered provider, Shockbyte, we've seen metrics that exceeded our expectations - servers are running efficiently, memory usage is below our originally expected amount and the overall stability has been impressive. Shockbyte agrees.
With that in mind, we've agreed with Shockbyte to reduce resources allocated to each of their plans, and those savings are being passed directly back to you.
New, Lower Prices
| Plan | Players | RAM | Old Price | New Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 2 Players | 3GB | $14.99/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Standard | 4 Players | 4GB | $20.99/mo | $14.99/mo |
| Premium | 6 Players | 5GB | $25.99/mo | $19.99/mo |
From Shockbyte themselves:
A 2-player server with now starts at under $10/month, making it easier than ever to jump into Dragonwilds with a friend. To be clear, this isn't a downgrade. Our data shows that the extra resources simply aren't being used, and we don't think you should be paying for something you don't need. Performance will remain exactly the same, but for less.
Already a customer? Shockbyte will be refunding the difference to all existing customers automatically. If you purchased extra RAM add-ons, those will be refunded as well. You can re-add more resources manually if you want to.
What We've Been Working On
Since launching the service, we've been hard at work and we wanted to give you an overview of what's been done, what's coming soon and what's on the horizon.
Server discovery improvements:
Direct IP connections: Join a server directly via its IP address, without needing to rely on the in-game server browser.
Improved server search: Fixes are underway to make finding servers in-game more reliable.
Auto-discovery: Your own server will soon show up prominently for you in-game, so you won't have to search for it.
Setup experience:
Config file stability: A fix for server configuration values resetting unexpectedly.
Simplified ownership: The Owner ID requirement is becoming optional. You'll be able to claim your server with an admin password when you first join.
We're delighted to be continuing to improve, refine and deliver on the experience for our players, and we're so glad to see so many of you choosing to experience Dragonwilds with this new functionality. We're excited to keep improving the experience with Shockbyte's support, and we hope this change allows more players to dive into the game and play their way!
In the meantime, we're excited to hear more about your experiences and feedback, and the Shockbyte team are happy to support with any queries you may have.
Thanks for being part of this journey, and we'll be in touch again soon. See you in Ashenfall!
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