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RuneScape creator Jagex in hot water over generative AI use in recent trailer
Jagex, the creator of RuneScape, is facing backlash after a trailer for RuneScape 3's Dragon Slayer 2 quest was revealed to have used generative AI, despite the company's public stance against its use. The trailer contained visual anomalies like a six-fingered hand, leading to community anger and an internal investigation by Jagex. The company has apologized, taken down the trailer, and is overhauling its review processes for third-party partners.
New RuneScape MMORPG Announced, Will Be Set in Dragonwilds’ Ashenfall
Jagex has announced a new RuneScape MMORPG, codenamed RS4, currently in development with Unreal Engine 5. This new title will exist alongside existing RuneScape games and is set in the Ashenfall region during Gielinor's Sixth Age. Jagex aims to involve players early in the development process.
RuneScape is getting a new character type that promises a fresh start, but existing players are wary of splitting the…
Jagex's new 'Reignited' character type for RuneScape RS3 aims to attract new players with a fresh start and isolated economy, but existing players are wary of potential playerbase fragmentation and the devaluation of their progress. The move away from microtransactions like Treasure Hunter is also noted, though this was previously announced.
RuneScape Reignited launches 2 December
Jagex is launching RuneScape Reignited on December 2nd, offering a fresh start with a new permanent character type, an updated economy, and no paid progression. This initiative aims to provide a clean slate for new and returning players to experience the game's 25-year history. The company also revealed a new RuneScape MMO built in Unreal Engine and a partnership for an animated adaptation.
Fourth RuneScape officially revealed
Jagex has officially revealed a fourth RuneScape MMO, currently codenamed RS4, which will be built in Unreal Engine. The developer also announced a RuneScape animated adaptation in partnership with YouTuber Charlie 'MoistCr1TiKaL' White. RS4 is in early development and is years away from release, with Jagex emphasizing it will coexist with RuneScape and Old School RuneScape.
RuneScape 4 announced at RuneFest, full MMO sequel started as expansion to survival game Dragonwilds
Jagex announced a new MMO sequel to RuneScape, tentatively titled "RuneScape 4," at RuneFest. The game evolved from a planned expansion for the survival game Dragonwilds, incorporating elements from both RuneScape 3 and Old School RuneScape. RuneScape 4 is being built on Unreal Engine, and its release date has been pushed back from the original 2027 target for the Dragonwilds expansion.
Everything We Saw at RuneFest 2026, Including RuneScape 4 and RuneScape Reignited
Jagex's RuneFest 2026 celebrated its long-running fantasy MMORPG with several announcements, including details on RuneScape 4 and RuneScape Reignited. The event provided a comprehensive roundup of the latest news for the franchise.
Fourth RuneScape MMO Built With Unreal Engine in the Works, Jagex Announces RuneScape Animation With MoistCr1TiKaL
Jagex has announced that a fourth massively multiplayer online game set in the RuneScape universe is in development using Unreal Engine. Additionally, the company revealed an upcoming animated adaptation of RuneScape, which will feature content creator MoistCr1TiKaL.
RuneScape Drops Havenhythe Part II with New Areas, Quests and Storylines
Jagex has released Part II of the Havenhythe expansion for RuneScape, introducing the largest area expansion in the game's 25-year history. This update adds four new areas, a standalone Bangolin quest, and continues the Sanguine storyline towards its climax. Players will encounter new creatures, skilling activities, and rewards, including a new mining activity and rare item drops.
RuneScape Havenhythe Part II Is Out Now With New Areas, Skilling Content and a Major Finale | Invision Game
RuneScape has released Havenhythe Part II, the largest area expansion in its 25-year history, adding four new areas, new skilling activities, and concluding the Sanguine storyline. The update also includes new rewards, a standalone Bangolin quest, and requires specific skill levels for access.
RuneScape releases the second part of Havenhythe with new story content and skill line activities
RuneScape has released the second part of its Havenhythe content update, introducing new story elements that lead players eastward towards the Crimson Throne. The update also adds new activities for various skill lines, including Slayer, Runecrafting, Divination, Woodcutting, and Fletching, alongside new enemies and rewards. Jagex also teased a new duo boss encounter for October 12th.
MMO Week in Review: Destiny 2’s revival, Aion 2’s stress test
This week's MMO news covers Destiny 2's revival with unvaulted content, Aion 2's stress test, and Ultima Online's 29th anniversary. Dune Awakening launched on consoles, Elder Scrolls Online discussed experimental features, and Microsoft continued layoffs. World of Warcraft Forever is impressing players, while other news includes The Division 2, Marathon, Warframe, and various other MMO updates and discussions.
My first MMO character #7: Andrea Shearon
Andrea Shearon recounts her early MMO experiences, starting with Priston Tale around 2002-2006. Despite initial struggles with lag and a low-end GPU, she developed fond memories of the game's community and competitive modes, even becoming a notorious player.
My first MMO character #6: Jacob Ridley
The author recounts their early experiences playing RuneScape as a child, focusing on their skill in fishing and cooking to acquire in-game armor. After their account was stolen and banned, they successfully appealed to Jagex support, specifically thanking 'Mod Frenzy' for recovering their long-lost character.
My first MMO character #4: Lincoln Carpenter
The author recounts their first MMORPG character experience, starting with RuneScape and Star Wars Galaxies before settling on Maldirr, an Orc Warrior in World of Warcraft, which became their main character for years. Despite initially intending to play a hunter, a misclick led to the warrior class, which they embraced through multiple expansions.
RuneScape outlines plans to revise, retain, or remove microtransaction items November 23
Jagex is revising its microtransaction system for RuneScape, with a plan to "revise, retain, or remove" items. This follows the end of Treasure Hunter lockboxes earlier this year. Changes include removing skill lamps and training dummies, consolidating items, and culling redundant currencies, with removed items being converted to gold.
RuneScape previews the second half of Havenhythe Island
Jagex has previewed the upcoming second half of Havenhythe Island for RuneScape, which will include the conclusion to the Sanguine quest series and new areas like Berylbrook and Fenmoor. Old School RuneScape also received a patch with gathering efficiencies and a mention of player-named puppies from a fundraiser livestream for Alveus Sanctuary.
A tribute to PC Gamer's first MMO characters—may they never be forgotten
Several PC Gamer writers share nostalgic memories of their first characters in Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games, primarily from the mid-2000s. Games like World of Warcraft, RuneScape, and EverQuest feature prominently as writers recall their early gaming experiences and character creations.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 580: A Loftia set of goals
The Massively OP Podcast episode 580 covers a range of MMO news and discussions, including WoW Forever's beta, Guild Wars 2's final content drop, Loftia's early access launch, and RuneScape's Dragonwilds release. The hosts also touch on Soulframe, rage quit moments, minigames, and a potential Pokémon MMO.
RuneScape nears the end of its current league and releases a quality-of-life ‘deep clean’ patch
Jagex has released a significant 'deep clean' patch for RuneScape, introducing numerous quality-of-life adjustments to address long-standing player concerns. The update includes refreshed skill capes, improved fairy ring usage, visible health bars for older encounters, and a difficulty category for the quest journal. Additionally, players are reminded that Leagues II: Equilibrium is nearing its end, and a roadmap for future updates like Dragonwilds was also highlighted.
