RuneScape ®
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RuneScape ®

RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.

DEV: Jagex LtdPUB: Jagex LtdAppID 1343400
UPDATE PULSEevery ~70d·last 34d ago·3 recent on record

Is RuneScape ® still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

94.4
Excellent

Elixir Rating

81.9% of 27,290 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 81.4. The developers have shipped 4 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 13.0.

reception 81.4·support +13.0·Excellent

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

11 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~6 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

4

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 6 days and were last heard 11 days ago — within their normal range. 4 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 1 of them major.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

7 dispatches written from this game’s announcements

patchAug 19, 2026

RuneScape's Leagues II: Equilibrium Continues; Garden Bundles Hit Marketplace

What's happening this week

RuneScape's Leagues II: Equilibrium remains in full swing, running until September 21st. The limited game mode centres on accelerated progression, Relics & Blessings, and player experimentation — and notably includes free-to-play content, broadening access beyond subscribers.

Rewards earned during Equilibrium carry back to the main game, covering cosmetics, pets, titles, and other unlocks tied to player accomplishments.

On the support side, Jagex moderators have been active in community threads addressing bugs and pushing hot-fixes. A dedicated blog post tracks current fixes and known issues for Leagues. Several JMod replies have been flagged as worth reading this week:

  • Mod Kaiju on Crystal Grace
  • Mod Sponge on Unholy Critual and FSOA
  • Mod Azanna on Transmutation Changes
  • Mod Azanna on how God Tiers work

Marketplace

The Blooming Gardens Collection launches today as the second Player-Owned House Marketplace drop of the month. No further details about its contents were provided in this announcement.

Community survey

A quarterly survey is arriving this week, distributed via email and the in-game lobby. Responses must be submitted before the end of August.

For players already deep in Leagues, the active JMod presence and ongoing hot-fix cadence suggest the development team is treating this season's issues with some urgency — which may matter for anyone racing to complete Tasks before the September 21st close.

releaseAug 10, 2026

RuneScape's Leagues II: EQUILIBRIUM Launches Alongside Construction Marketplace Overhaul

Leagues II: EQUILIBRIUM has launched for RuneScape as of August 10, 2026, according to a community announcement from Jagex author Azanna. Beyond the event itself, the post devotes considerable space to structural changes in the game's Construction and Marketplace systems.

What changed

Marketplace bundle adjustments (Player-Owned Housing)

  • The Anniversary Architect and Party bundles are being converted to single-purchase only and will no longer be available for repeat purchase.
  • Recipes for the items in each bundle will be added to the bundles themselves.
  • Players who already purchased a bundle will receive the recipes for its contents.
  • Players who purchased either bundle multiple times will receive refunds for the extra purchases.
  • Jagex notes the timeline for these changes is not yet confirmed.

Trophy changes

  • Certain trophies described as "less tasteful to display" are being revised, including those tied to Ivar, Masuta, Greg, Vorkath, Seiryu, and GWD1 and 2 bosses.
  • Trophy drop rates have been published in the announcement.

Engine and furniture update

  • A September engine update is planned to expand furniture limits within Player-Owned Houses and deliver general performance improvements.

The Leagues II launch is the headline, but the Construction changes represent the more concrete and immediate shift for players who have been investing in Player-Owned Housing — particularly those who made multiple bundle purchases and are now in line for refunds.

patchAug 3, 2026 · 1 min

RuneScape Adds PoH Boss Trophies, Fixes HCIM Leaderboards, Eyes Leagues II Launch

A packed weekly update touches Player-Owned Housing, a long-standing fairy ring frustration, and corrupted leaderboard d…

patchJul 27, 2026 · 1 min

RuneScape's Player-Owned Housing Gets Room Movement, Cape Stands, and Bug Fixes

A wave of Construction updates reshapes what players can do inside their own homes, while Mid-Game Rebalance corrections…

patchJul 20, 2026 · 1 min

RuneScape's Mid-Game Rebalance Arrives, Touching Fletching, Agility, and More

A broad set of buffs and quality-of-life changes targets progression gaps that had accumulated across several skill area…

patchJul 13, 2026 · 1 min

RuneScape's Player-Owned Housing Rebuilt from the Ground Up

A system largely untouched for nearly two decades has been completely reimagined, with new construction tools, shared Ho…

patchJul 7, 2026 · 1 min

RuneScape Maps the Road to Runefest: Housing, Leagues II, and API Support

Jagex has outlined a multi-month content roadmap stretching from July through at least October, touching on housing, a n…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 24, 2026
What's happening with MTX Items in RuneScape

On October 29th, 2025, we asked RuneScape players to help decide the future of MTX. Over 120,000 players cast their votes in favour of supporting its removal. In response, we retired Treasure Hunter on January 19th, 2026, marking a major mi…

Community AnnouncementsSep 21, 2026
The Week Ahead: The Deep Clean, Leagues II wrapping up & New furniture limit!

Index:Community TopicsThe Deep CleanLeagues II: EQUILIBRIUM is wrapped up!New Marketplace BundlesRuneScape: Dragonwilds 1.0 is live!Patch NotesWhat's Happening in the CommunityCommunity Topics:What's happening this week:Our RuneScape Commun…

Community AnnouncementsSep 7, 2026
The Week Ahead: Vulkan Beta Launch, NPC Auto Dormancy & more!

Index:Community TopicsVulkan BetaAuto DormancyRuneScape: Dragonwilds 1.0 Launching soon!Increased Ping during third party maintenance.Patch NotesWhat's Happening in the CommunityCommunity Topics:What's happening this week:This is a bit of a…

Community AnnouncementsSep 3, 2026
September 3rd │September Month Ahead

Hey 'Scapers! Today we're lifting the lid on what's in store for you this September and what you can look forward to when. September is predominantly about seeing out the remaining weeks of Leagues II: EQUILIBRIUM before transitioning into …

Community AnnouncementsSep 1, 2026
September Patch Week

Index:Community TopicsPatch NotesWhat's Happening in the CommunityCommunity Topics:What's happening this week:Keep an eye out for the Month Ahead for September, dropping in the middle of this week!Mod Fable gives another update and some ins…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 25, 2026
The Week Ahead: Leagues Fixes, Renomination & Zaros Market Bundles

Index:Community TopicsMarketplace Bundle - Fate and DarknessPatch NotesWhat's Happening in the CommunityCommunity Topics:Leagues II: EQUILIBRIUMThe Leagues team has been hard at work resolving issues affecting players' adventures across Gie…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 17, 2026
The Week Ahead: Leagues Continues & New Garden Bundles

Index:Community TopicsLeaguesMarketplace BundlesPatch NotesWhat's Happening in the CommunityCommunity Topics:The quarterly survey will be arriving this week! Keep an eye on your inbox or the in-game lobby for links to participate in it and …

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Community AnnouncementsAug 10, 2026
Leagues II: EQUILIBRIUM Launches Today!

Community Topics:Leagues II: EQUILIBRIUM Launches Today!The wait is nearly over! We're incredibly excited to finally bring Leagues: EQUILIBRIUM to you. The team has been hard at work getting everything prepped and ready for launch, and we c…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 5, 2026
August Month Ahead!

Hey 'Scapers! We're back with our regular Month Ahead Series, where we take a look at what the month ahead has in store for us, while also reviewing how the previous month unfolded. This time around, Mod Anvil and Mod Ryan jump into some fa…

Community AnnouncementsAug 3, 2026
The Week Ahead: More Trophies, PoH Marketplace Bundles & More Leagues Reveals!

The Week Ahead: More Trophies, PoH Marketplace Bundles & More Leagues Reveals!Index:Community TopicsMarketplace Drop: Anniversary Architect & Party PacksPatch NotesWhat's Happening in the CommunityCommunity Topics:Leagues II: EQUILIBRIUMWe'…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 27, 2026
The Week Ahead: GE Improvements, Capes and the HCIM Leaderboards

Community Topics:ConstructionLots of great new additions for Construction this week! You can now move rooms! You can now customize your floor on a room by room basis! We've added a new 'Edit Current Room' which will edit the room you're cur…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 23, 2026
RuneScape Leagues II: EQUILIBRIUM - Launches August 10

Leagues II: EQUILIBRIUMLeagues is returning on August 10th and it comes with a completely reimagined journey through Gielinor!This year players will step into an alternative reality where the God of Balance remains at the heart of the world…

Community AnnouncementsJul 20, 2026
Mid-Game Rebalance Is Live!

Hello 'Scapers! The Mid-Game Rebalance has arrived, with a strong focus on improving the mid-game experience through targeted buffs and quality-of-life upgrades. Our goal is to bring key areas of progression up to more modern standards and …

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Rock, Paper, ShotgunJul 14, 2026
RuneScape revamps its housing customisation with a snazzy looking build mode and the option to make your own neighbourhood with your pals

RuneScape is having a bit of a home improvement moment, quite literally. An update went live yesterday that focused completely on player-owned housing, revamping how you both use and construct it, bringing it honestly quite close to The Sim…

Community AnnouncementsJul 13, 2026
Everything you need to know about Player Owned Housing!

Welcome HomeFor nearly two decades, Player-Owned Housing has been a part of the RuneScape journey.It's where many of us built our first virtual homes (way before we knew what the heck a mortgage is), proudly showed off our achievements, hos…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 6, 2026
The Road Ahead...

Howdy Scapers! We have a special edition of the Month Ahead for you today! Not only are we talking about all the fun that is to come in July, but we are giving you some insights into the big updates coming all the way up to Runefest! Check …

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Community AnnouncementsJun 29, 2026
Chill June Patch Week

Community Topics:As June draws to a close (WHAT? HOW?!) and July beckons, look out for a video early next week which will provide an update on upcoming releases!Avatar NewsWork on the Avatar is progressing well, with over 105 avatar-related…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 22, 2026
Graphically Refreshing: Waterbirth Island!

Index:Graphical Update to Waterbirth IslandPatch NotesWhats Happening in the Community Latest Avatar News:Todays update includes fixes for about 18 outstanding issues related to the Player Avatar. While work still continues, we've today add…

Community AnnouncementsJun 15, 2026
Digging up the past at Moonrise

Index:New Archaeology Dig Site: MoonriseA message from Mod StuA note about Tuesday's MaintenancePatch NotesWhats Happening in the CommunityCommunity notes follow below. Avatar Latest News:Last week we released the long awaited Player Avatar…

PCGamesNJun 8, 2026
Runescape's "biggest visual overhaul" in over a decade has arrived, and its fresh faces are a huge improvement

While Runescape proper may follow a more modern approach to MMO design than its Old School sibling, the years certainly could've been kinder to it. This year, Jagex has gone to town on bringing RS' visual fidelity up several notches, and it…

Community AnnouncementsJun 8, 2026
Player Avatar Refresh has arrived!

Today marks the launch of a long-awaited refresh to the Player Avatar! Discover a brand-new iconic face for the character you’ve always known and loved.Accept marketing cookies to watch this video here. Alternatively, watch on YouTubeBefore…

Community AnnouncementsJun 1, 2026
June Month Ahead!

Hey folks!While the sun and the rain battle it out for which weather is better Mod Anvil and Mod Ryan are back chat about what's to come in June and keep you up to date with our Roadmaps.Here is the full June Ahead schedule:

Community AnnouncementsJun 1, 2026
Uncover the Secrets of Amberfell

Index:New Quest: Secrets of AmberfellMerch Store UpdateThis Weeks Patch NotesWhats Happening in the CommunityCommunity TopicsLast week we launched a significant update to our engine in preparation to support the upcoming Player Avatar launc…

Community AnnouncementsMay 11, 2026
Dungeoneering Remastered: Dive in Today!

Dungeoneering Remastered is now live! Let's dive back into Daemonheim! ⚔️From refreshed visuals and reworked progression to Necromancy integration, new rewards and huge quality of life improvements, this is one of the biggest updates the sk…

Community AnnouncementsMay 7, 2026
Delve into Dungeoneering Remastered

Daemonheim is getting a huge refresh on the 11th May across gameplay, balancing, rewards, visuals, and more! Here’s some of what’s coming:Rebalanced floor XP and massively increased token gainsPrestige replaced with a brand new floor buff s…

Community AnnouncementsApr 30, 2026
May's Month Ahead

Hey ‘Scapers!Mod Anvil and Mod Ryan once again sat down to chat about the work we’ve done in April while also taking the opportunity to preview the month of May. Check it out below!And here is May's Month Ahead!Community NotesWhile the majo…

Community AnnouncementsApr 27, 2026
Back To Our Square Roots

IndexGame Update: Visual Update - World DeclutterDouble XP is back! This event will be running from Friday May 1st for ten days. In classic fashion, Double XP is a 10-day event where you have 48 hours of Double XP to use at your leisure.Run…

PC GamerApr 20, 2026
RuneScape initiates emergency patch rollback for the most ironic reason possible: Giving players so many runes it would cause 'irreparable economic damage'

RuneScape developer Jagex was forced to do a "general rollback" of the game earlier today and return all player progression to the point immediately prior to the game's most recent update. The reason? Well, you see, there were too many rune…

Community AnnouncementsApr 20, 2026
Game Jam QoL, Simpler Enrage Scaling & More!

Game Jam ProjectsA handful of Game Jam projects have made it through the pipeline and are now live in the game today!Boss Enrage Mechanics UpdateWith the release of Amascut we had created a Boss with a smoother enrage experience and many pl…

Community AnnouncementsApr 17, 2026
RuneFest Returns in 2026!

RuneFest 2026 is BACK!There’s nothing quite like a year with RuneFest – and we are so excited to be back THIS YEAR with our biggest and best one yet. This October, hundreds of J-Mods will come together with 6000 (!!) of you to celebrate 25 …