RuneScape
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Jagex initiates emergency RuneScape rollback for the most ironic reason possible: Too many runesJagex initiated a full rollback of RuneScape to restore player progression to before the latest update due to a critical bug that allowed for massive rune duplication. The developer stated that the bug threatened the game's economy with irreparable damage, necessitating the drastic measure despite player progress loss.
At long last, fishing will finally come to RuneScape: Dragonwilds tomorrow, so I'll wave goodbye to my other skills…The fishing skill will be added to RuneScape: Dragonwilds on April 21, addressing a key omission from the game's initial release. A trailer showcases players gathering around bodies of water to cast their lines, fulfilling a core aspect of the RuneScape experience.- MMO Week in Review: Gorgon’s drama, TurtleWoW’s demise, Ashes’ docsThis week in the MMORPG genre saw significant drama and updates across various titles. Ashes of Creation's former boss released legal documents, Project Gorgon faced community backlash over bans, and TurtleWoW announced its closure following a lawsuit. Additionally, Book of Travels is transitioning to a solo offline game, while new content and updates arrived for games like Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Elder Scrolls Online.
11 Games That Pay Real Money in 2026 (PC, Browser & Competitive Games)This guide explores games that offer real-money earning opportunities in 2026, focusing on titles with competitive earnings, player-driven economies, or service-based systems. It highlights games like Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, and Roblox, detailing how players can earn through skin trading, tournaments, game creation, and more, while cautioning against fraudulent schemes.- RuneScape’s October ‘biggest and best’ RuneFest starts selling tickets this monthJagex has announced that RuneFest, the annual community gathering for RuneScape, will take place on October 3rd and 4th. The company promises it will be the "biggest and best" yet, featuring roadmap reveals, game discussions, and in-person skilling activities. Tickets will go on sale April 30th, with prices ranging from £210 for standard entry to £375 for gold tier access.
RuneScape creators asked their mom to help design the MMO's first enemies: "Only much later did they even…The creators of RuneScape, brothers Andrew and Paul Gower, initially enlisted family members, including their mother, to help design the MMO's first enemies. Former design director Mark Ogilvie shared that early asset creation was a family affair, with even younger siblings contributing. This bedroom project approach prioritized accessibility on low-spec hardware, contributing to the game's eventual popularity.
RUNEFEST TICKETS ARE SET TO GO ON SALE 30TH APRILJagex announced that tickets for RuneFest 2026 will go on sale April 30th. The event will take place on October 3rd and 4th in Birmingham, UK, and will be the largest RuneFest to date, accommodating 6,000 attendees. Two ticket tiers, Standard and Gold, will be available, with early bird pricing and pre-order merchandise options.
RuneScape developer to expand its IP to the Asia-Pacific regionJagex, the developer behind the RuneScape series, has announced the expansion of RuneScape: Dragonwilds into the Asia-Pacific region, with localizations planned for Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean this summer. CEO Jon Bellamy stated this move signifies a commitment to making RuneScape a truly global franchise. The announcement follows Jagex's recent $3 billion lifetime revenue milestone and previous localization efforts in Latin America.- RuneScape releases overhauled auras, Old School RuneScape opens new SA servers and preps Leagues VIRuneScape has received an overhaul of its auras, removing time-gating and reducing meta necessity for effects like Five-Fingered Discount and Lumberjack. Old School RuneScape is preparing for Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts on April 15th, with new servers now open in South America. Additional updates include changes to PvP death mechanics in the Wilderness and Last Man Standing rewards.
World of Warcraft didn't scare the RuneScape devs, who were getting "tens of thousands of new accounts every single day" in 2004 and could barely build servers fast enough for the MMO to keep upRuneScape developers at Jagex were not concerned about the launch of World of Warcraft in 2004, as they were experiencing rapid growth with tens of thousands of new accounts daily and struggling to scale their servers. RuneScape's success was attributed to its lightweight design, allowing for fast content implementation and compatibility with most computers of the era, differentiating it from Blizzard's offering.- RuneScape’s Road to Restoration reaches rendering reforms to refine representationRuneScape is implementing rendering reforms as part of its 'Road to Restoration' initiative to improve the game's visual presentation. These updates focus on refining lighting, shadows, and character models to achieve a more organic and natural look, addressing issues like plastic-like textures and inconsistent shadows.
- RuneScape’s early April patch targets game performance, OSRS activates mobile character switcherJagex has released a patch for RuneScape that addresses frame drops and improves overall game performance, particularly in the new Havenhythe zone. Additionally, Old School RuneScape has activated a mobile character switcher, allowing players to switch between Jagex Account-linked characters directly from their mobile login screen.
- MMO Week in Review: Queen DevonaThis week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Guild Wars Reforged, layoffs at MechWarrior studio Piranha Games, and a potential acquisition of Epic Games by Disney. The article also touches on political discussions surrounding game shutdowns in Europe and new early access dates for Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era.
- RuneScape reopens Blooming Burrow and shares April’s roadmap, OSRS heralds ‘organized chaos’RuneScape has reopened the Blooming Burrow for its Easter event, featuring a new quest, activities, and rewards. Old School RuneScape is introducing a new monthly livestream event called 'organized chaos' where players, content creators, and developers engage in gameplay shenanigans. Both games have also received various quality-of-life updates and bug fixes, with RuneScape's April roadmap focusing on bug fixes and game jam updates.
20 New Games Headed To GeForce NOW In April, Many Day-One ReleasesGeForce NOW is adding 20 new games in April, including several day-one releases. Notable additions include Arknights: Endfield, Pragmata, and Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection. The service will also see titles like Replaced and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era become available.- RuneScape Dragonwilds’ Dowdun Reach is live today with new quest content and dedicated serversThe RuneScape Dragonwilds expansion has received its Dowdun Reach update, introducing new quests, building pieces, a runecrafting revamp, and increasing the skill cap to 99. Dedicated servers are now available, allowing players to host games with up to five friends, with options for custom settings and third-party hosting through Shockbyte.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Lowers The Drawbridge To Dowdun ReachJagex has launched Dowdun Reach, a free content update for RuneScape: Dragonwilds, its survival crafting game currently in Steam Early Access. The update introduces a new region, Ashenfall, a cursed fortress, new gameplay mechanics, and a new tier of Mithril gear. Dedicated servers are also now available, supporting up to six players.- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest’s legacy, Camelot out of chainsThis week's MMO news includes Daybreak's announcement of EverQuest Legacy, a spinoff of the classic game, and the surprise early access launch of Camelot Unchained after eight years in beta. Several other MMOs received updates, including V Rising, New World, and EverQuest II, while Epic Games faced significant layoffs due to overspending and a slump in Fortnite's performance.
Wyldheart Demo Proves Classic RPGs Can Still EvolveThe upcoming co-op action RPG Wyldheart, developed by Wayfinder Studios, aims to capture the spirit of classic online RPGs with a focus on player freedom and collaborative gameplay. The demo showcases a classless character creator, branching dialogue, and flexible party roles, with an Early Access launch planned for 2027. The game is being developed by a small team of industry veterans who previously worked at EA DICE.
RuneScape Drops the First Part of Havenhythe, Its Biggest Area Expansion till DateJagex has released the first part of Havenhythe, the largest area expansion in RuneScape's 25-year history. This update introduces new quests, expands the Hunter skill to level 110, adds two new boss encounters, and implements fish farming as a new skilling activity. The second part of the expansion is scheduled for release in 2026.