Is Old School RuneScape still being updated?
Yes. Old School RuneScape is still being actively updated.
The developers last posted about Old School RuneScape 7 days ago. 8 substantial updates have shipped in the past six months, 7 of which were major. Across their history this team posts roughly every 7 days, which is what makes the current gap measurable rather than a guess.
What the developers have actually shipped
- Jul 29, 2026 · releaseWyrmscraig is OUT NOW! | July 29th
- Jul 8, 2026 · significantThe Blood Moon Rises Tweaks & Fixes | July 8th
- Jun 30, 2026 · releaseBlood Moon Rises Out Now! | June 30th
- Jun 17, 2026 · majorBank Tags, Trouver System Rework & More! | June 17th
- Jun 3, 2026 · releaseNew Regional Worlds Launch TODAY! | June 3rd
Related questions
Is Old School RuneScape dead?
No. Old School RuneScape is still receiving developer attention: the last post was 7 days ago, and 8 substantial updates shipped in the past six months.
Has Old School RuneScape been abandoned?
There is no evidence of abandonment. Developer communication has continued, most recently 7 days ago.
When was the last update to Old School RuneScape?
The most recent developer announcement we hold is dated August 12, 2026.
Is Old School RuneScape worth playing?
82.8% of 20,670 Steam reviews are positive, and its Elixir Rating is 94.7 — a score combining that reception with how actively the game is still being developed. Whether it suits you is your call; those are the measurements.
How we know this. Every figure here comes from announcements the developers posted themselves on Steam; press coverage is excluded. “Substantial” means a patch, release, or major update rather than a sale or event notice. Nothing on this page is an opinion about whether the game is good. See the full record or check the development status of every game we track.