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Jagex business and news from across the web.- RuneScape showcases mid-game rebalancing, reopens its summertime spot, and gives goblins a glow-upJagex has announced several upcoming updates for RuneScape, including mid-game rebalancing for skills like Agility and Divination, visual improvements for goblin enemy models, and the reopening of the seasonal Sunlight Sands event. The summer event offers skilling XP and new cosmetic items.
RuneScape Dragonwilds – Early Impressions of a Survival Take on a Classic World | Invision Game CommunityRuneScape Dragonwilds, an upcoming title from Jagex, shifts the traditional RuneScape experience towards a survival-first sandbox set on Ashenfall. Early impressions highlight a strong building system and a familiar survival loop, though combat and exploration currently lack depth and direction. The game is in Early Access, with potential for growth if core systems are expanded upon.- Old School RuneScape posts a lead-up to Blood Moon Rises while RuneScape has a ‘chill June patch week’Old School RuneScape is building hype for its Blood Moon Rises grandmaster quest with an illustrated lore video summarizing 20 years of narrative. Meanwhile, RuneScape has released a 'chill June patch week' focused on bug fixes for player avatars, visuals, and sound effects.
- Old School RuneScape’s new Blood Moon Rises grandmaster quest officially goes live todayThe grandmaster quest 'Blood Moon Rises' for Old School RuneScape has officially launched, concluding a storyline developed over several years. Jagex has provided detailed information regarding quest prerequisites, challenges, monsters, and rewards, alongside updates on anticheat efforts and known issues.
THE BLOOD MOON RISES AS OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE BRINGS A 20-YEAR QUESTLINE TO A CLOSEJagex has launched 'The Blood Moon Rises,' the Grandmaster conclusion to Old School RuneScape's 20-year Myreque questline. This challenging late-game quest tasks players with entering Vampyrium to overthrow its vampyric ruler, Lord Lowerniel Draken, and introduces new creatures, skilling activities, and a solo boss encounter. The game is available on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android with cross-platform progression.
OldSchool RuneScape shows up in Phoebe Bridger's Lost Boys music videoThe popular MMORPG Old School RuneScape has made an appearance in the music video for Phoebe Bridgers' latest single, 'Lost Boys'. The game is shown being played by a character at work, with the footage originating from a popular YouTube video. This marks a significant mainstream media placement for the 25-year-old game.- RuneScape Dragonwilds is headed to several Asian territories thanks to ‘landmark’ publishing dealsJagex has announced a landmark publishing deal that will bring RuneScape: Dragonwilds to Japan via Graph and to South Korea and Southeast Asia through H2 Interactive. The game is set to launch its 1.0 version on September 15th, which may also coincide with its expanded global release. The article also details ongoing early access development and planned fixes for various in-game issues.
Jagex confirms "landmark publishing partnerships" to bring RuneScape to Japan, South Korea, and South East AsiaRuneScape developer Jagex has announced two new publishing partnerships to bring RuneScape: Dragonwilds to Japan, South Korea, and South East Asia. These deals with Graph (Active Gaming Media) and H2 Interactive mark the first time Jagex will use third-party publishers for its games, as part of its RS25 strategy for global expansion. The game will feature localization in Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Jagex: The RuneScape Company Expands RuneScape: Dragonwilds In Asia, Through Landmark Publishing Partnerships.Jagex, the company behind RuneScape, has announced its first third-party regional publishing partnerships for RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Graph, a branch of Active Gaming Media, will publish the game in Japan, while H2 Interactive will handle South Korea and South East Asia. These partnerships are part of Jagex's RS25 strategy to expand the RuneScape universe globally with full localization support.- RuneScape Dragonwilds Final Early Access Update “Umbral Sands” Goes Live | Invision Game CommunityJagex has released the final major Early Access update, "Umbral Sands," for RuneScape Dragonwilds, introducing a harsh desert biome with survival mechanics, new enemies like the dragon Fuzan, and iconic RuneScape resources. This update precedes the game's full 1.0 launch on September 15, 2026, for PC and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
- RuneScape Dragonwilds launches Umbral Sands with Steam cheevos and a sunscorchy new regionJagex has released the Umbral Sands update for RuneScape Dragonwilds into early access, introducing a new desert region inspired by Gielinor. The update features dynamic weather, new bosses like Fuzan, crafting materials for a new gear tier, and Steam achievements. Known issues include bugs with retroactive achievements and a short delay on player attackability upon login.
UMBRAL SANDS UNLEASHED! RUNESCAPE: DRAGONWILDS RECEIVES A FINAL MAJOR UPDATE AHEAD OF ITS SEPTEMBER V1.0 LAUNCHJagex has launched "Umbral Sands," the final major update for RuneScape: Dragonwilds' Steam Early Access period. This update introduces a new desert region with a dynamic environmental system, a new mount type, and a boss battle against Fuzan. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is set to officially launch its 1.0 version on PC and consoles, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and Nintendo Switch 2, on September 15, 2026.- RuneScape freshens up Waterbirth Island’s visuals, Old School RuneScape adds bank tagsJagex has released visual updates for Waterbirth Island in RuneScape, adding more trees, snow, and improved textures. Concurrently, Old School RuneScape received a patch that introduces bank tags for item organization, tweaks to Leagues VI rewards, and adjustments to the item protection mechanic for PvP deaths.
DINO NUGGETS TAKES THE CROWN IN AN EPIC OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE DEADMAN ALL STARS LIVE FINALJagex crowned Dino Nuggets as the champions of the Old School RuneScape Deadman All Stars Season 3 Finale, held in Chicago. The event, sponsored by Twitch, Chipotle, and Starforge, saw over 4,000 spectators in attendance and over one million viewers online. This marked the first RuneScape event held outside the UK since 2001.- Engagement RingOld School RuneScape is experiencing one of its most significant years in terms of player engagement. This surge in activity suggests a strong and growing player base for the long-running MMORPG.
- RuneScape offers a look at UI and feature additions planned for its Grand Exchange auction houseRuneScape is planning future updates for its Grand Exchange auction house, incorporating player feedback gathered in February. Key additions include more accurate market price information, long-term data tracking, and display of buy limits. The updates also focus on UI improvements, such as a cleaner home screen and enhanced item searching with support for acronyms and prefixes.
- Ahead of June 23 Umbral Sands patch, RuneScape Dragonwilds talks water magic and crafting stationsJagex provided early access players with a preview of the upcoming Umbral Sands update for RuneScape Dragonwilds, set to launch on June 23rd. The update will introduce a new Water Magic system with slowing and healing effects, alongside an overhaul of the crafting station interface to improve navigation and filtering.
Old School RuneScape overhauls Trouver Parchment system in June 17th patch notesOld School RuneScape has updated its Trouver Parchment system to change how untradeable items are handled upon death in the Wilderness. The rework categorizes untradeables into tiers, with higher-tier items now retaining their parchment permanently after a repair fee, rather than consuming it on each death.- RuneScape opens Archaeology site, OSRS tweaks trading, Jagex teases new account systemJagex is rolling out a new Jagex Accounts system for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, making it a requirement later this year. RuneScape introduces a new Archaeology dig site at Moonrise with new rewards, while Old School RuneScape receives updates to the Grand Exchange, including a higher gold cap and improved trading tools, alongside planned tweaks to gear and game mechanics.
"There's nothing worse than an AI-generated pitch": Bloober, Jagex, 11 bit and indie devs on the bruising hurdle of funding a videogame prototypeIndependent game developers face significant hurdles in securing funding for prototypes, with many publishers requiring playable builds before committing to a project. Companies like Bloober Team, Jagex, and 11 bit studios acknowledge the necessity of prototypes but express concerns about the increasing reliance on generative AI for their creation. While AI tools can boost productivity, publishers are wary of AI-generated pitches, as they offer less proof of a team's genuine capabilities and artistic vision, leading to a more risk-averse industry.