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RuneScape rebalances the mid-game, Old School RuneScape adds the isle of Wyrmscraig July 29
Jagex has released a mid-game rebalance for RuneScape, streamlining skills like Fletching, Agility, and Divination, while also adjusting progression for God Wars dungeons and item drop rates. Concurrently, Old School RuneScape is launching the player-designed island of Wyrmscraig on July 29th, featuring new quests and activities. A beta version of the Jagex Launcher is also available for Linux users.
RuneScape revamps its housing customisation with a snazzy looking build mode and the option to make your own neighbourhood with your pals
RuneScape has released a significant update focused on player-owned housing, introducing a revamped build mode that allows for extensive customization and the creation of unique spaces. The update also includes the new Homestead system, enabling players to build neighborhoods with friends and share facilities.
RuneScape studio says this week’s housing upgrade is not a ‘one-and-done’ feature
Jagex is actively addressing issues and considering player feedback for RuneScape's recent housing upgrade. The studio plans to add features like moving rooms and increasing furniture limits, emphasizing that this is an ongoing development rather than a one-time update. Future additions and improvements to Player-Owned Housing are planned on a regular basis.
RuneScape Adds the Much-Anticipated Housing Update
Jagex has released a major player-owned housing update for RuneScape, completely rebuilding the system and overhauling the Construction skill up to level 120. The update introduces over 650 decorative items, flexible room layouts, free furniture placement, and a new Homestead system allowing players to share houses with up to five others. New features also include achievement and collection displays, music integration, and environmental controls.
RuneScape's Massive Player-Owned Housing Overhaul Is Available Now | Invision Game Community
Jagex has launched a major overhaul of RuneScape's Player-Owned Housing system as part of its 25th Anniversary initiative. The update rebuilds the housing experience, expands the Construction skill to level 120, and introduces new features for customization, social interaction, and utility. Players can now create highly personalized homes, display achievements, build communities with friends, and access new tools for adventuring and skilling.
RuneScape launches major Player-Owned Housing overhaul as part of its bigger 25-year feature revamps
Jagex has launched a significant overhaul of the player housing system in RuneScape, introducing extensive customization options, new furniture, and social features for up to five players. This update is part of the game's larger 25th-anniversary revamps, which also include raising the Construction skill cap to 120 and adding a new furniture crafting system.
Even though Old School RuneScape was 'not built to have a LAN setup at all,' it just had a live esports tournament with 4,000 attendees: 'We were doubting at times whether we actually can pull it off'
Jagex successfully hosted the Deadman All Stars esports tournament for Old School RuneScape in Chicago, drawing 4,000 in-person attendees and over one million online viewers. Despite the game not being designed for LAN events, the team overcame significant logistical challenges to create a special instanced version of the MMO for the competition, ensuring optimal conditions for players.
RuneScape Launches Highly-Anticipated Player-Owned Housing Update
Jagex has launched a major player-owned housing update for RuneScape, completely reimagining the Construction skill. The update introduces increased skill caps to 120, hundreds of customization options, flexible room layouts, free furniture placement, and the ability to form 'Homestead' communities with friends. New features also allow players to showcase achievements and utilize various utility and storage solutions.
Runescape housing update has you shacking up in a Homestead with friends, and brings back house parties
Runescape has released its 'From The Ground Up' update, overhauling the player-owned housing system as part of its 25th anniversary. The update introduces extensive customization options, a new furniture crafting system with construction leveled to 120, and the ability for up to five players to join Homesteads and build communities together. Players can also host house parties with unrestricted visitor numbers and display collected items.
RuneScape Dragonwilds teases Scorned Wilderness and its September 15 boss raid
Jagex has announced that the major RuneScape update, Scorned Wilderness, will launch on September 15th, featuring a boss raid against the God-Eater Kuldra. This update represents a culmination of learnings and is not the end of the game's development, with Shadows of Ashenfall planned for 2027. The update aims to move RuneScape closer to an MMO experience.
RuneScape overhauls player housing July 13, adds new league in August and next quest in September
Jagex has announced significant upcoming updates for RuneScape, beginning with a major overhaul of player housing on July 13th, featuring unprecedented customization. August will introduce Leagues II: Equilibrium, offering new mechanics and free-to-play access, followed by the second part of the Havenhythe questline in September. The game will also see API and plugin support added in October.
RuneScape showcases mid-game rebalancing, reopens its summertime spot, and gives goblins a glow-up
Jagex 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 Community
RuneScape 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 today
The 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 CLOSE
Jagex 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 video
The 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 deals
Jagex 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 Asia
RuneScape 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.
