RuneScape ® — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
RuneScape ® is tracked daily for official Steam updates. 2,305 playing when sampled at 23:41 UTC on 2026-10-15. Latest official patch in our feed: The Week Ahead: Vulkan Beta Launch, NPC Auto Dormancy & more! (Sep 7, 2026).
Latest official update
Reignited: An Update From Mod Ryan
Hey 'Scapers, We've got some important news to share around RuneScape Reignited - Please have a watch. The video will cover everything you need to know, but if you prefer reading a transcript instead, the following has you covered: Hey everyone, Mod Ryan here to give you an…
See update details ↓Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 15, 2026 · Refreshed daily
- Tracking
- Daily official updates
- Players when sampled
- 2,305
- Sample date (UTC)
- 2026-10-15
This game stays in our update tracker even outside the most-played chart. Player counts are a timestamped Steam sample.
Latest updates & patch notes
16 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.
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News Steam · Official
Reignited: An Update From Mod Ryan
Hey 'Scapers, We've got some important news to share around RuneScape Reignited - Please have a watch. The video will cover everything you need to know, but if you prefer reading a transcript instead, the following has you covered: Hey everyone, Mod Ryan here to give you an…
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News Steam · Official
RuneScape 2027 Roadmap
Welcome to the RuneFest 2026 Roundup! We'll be covering all updates mentioned in our RuneScape Summit that took place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. If you'd prefer to watch the summit in full, keep an eye on the RuneScape Twitch Channel for when the recording will appear…
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News Steam · Official
RuneFest 2026 Final Preview
RuneFest is almost upon us.... it's TOMORROW! RuneFest is the most exciting time of the year for any RuneScape fan, as we come together as a community of players and developers to celebrate the magic that these games bring to our lives, while also finding out what the future has…
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News Steam · Official
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 milestone and a real turning point in…
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News Steam · Official
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 Community team is being joined by Senior…
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Release Steam · Official
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 technical week! For real this…
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News Steam · Official
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 Havenhythe Part II, which launches on…
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Patch Steam · Official
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 insights into the upcoming API project…
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News Steam · Official
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 Gielinor. Today's update also includes a…
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News Steam · Official
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 make sure to submit your response…
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Release Steam · Official
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 can't wait to see the strategies…
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News Steam · Official
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 fairly big topics, including insight into…
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In the news (8)
Third-party reporting, separate from official developer announcements.
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PC Gamer
Less than 2 weeks after announcing RuneScape Reignited, Jagex is scrapping the whole thing
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Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Jagex pull Runescape trailer and apologise for genAI use after complaints about six-fingered knights, pinning the blame on a "trusted external partner"
I'm really tired of writing about genAI today. It's my first news shift with RPS, and within a few hours, I've written three stories that are solely about genAI use by modders , indie outfits and now, somehow, Jagex. Still, the horrors persist, and so I must continue reporting…
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PC Gamer
RuneScape dev apologises after RuneFest debut of an AI-generated six-fingered character: 'That's pretty hard to explain away'
RuneScape developer Jagex descended upon Birmingham (the British one, not the Alabama one) over the weekend with its annual RuneFest. As part of its RuneScape keynote, it showed off a trailer for its upcoming Dragon Slayer 2 quest which, er, featured a player character with six…
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PCGamesN
Jagex says AI "has no place" in its creative work after RuneScape Dragon Slayer 2 trailer backlash
Jagex apologizes after a new RuneScape trailer sparks generative AI concerns, promising to overhaul its review process going forward. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Jagex says AI "has no place" in its creative work after RuneScape Dragon Slayer 2 trailer backlash
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PC Gamer
RuneScape is getting a new character type that promises a fresh start, but existing players are wary of splitting the community up
It's very easy to look at RuneScape Reignited's announcement blog or fancy trailer and assume it's a new upgraded version of the classic game—it certainly walks and talks like one, not dissimilar to the upcoming World of Warcraft: Forever. "Begin the journey anew with a year of…
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PC Gamer
RuneScape 4 announced at RuneFest, full MMO sequel started as expansion to survival game Dragonwilds
s reported by MMORPG.com , developer Jagex has announced a new MMO follow-up to RuneScape with the working title "RuneScape 4." The announcement came as part of Jagex's yearly RuneFest convention being held this weekend... Read more.
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PCGamesN
Runescape 4 is coming, but not before the MMORPG gets its 'Classic moment' with Runescape Reignited
Jagex confirms new MMORPG Runescape 4 will be its "fourth pillar," while the existing game introduces a "new beginning" with Reignited. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Runescape 4 is coming, but not before the MMORPG gets its 'Classic moment' with Runescape Reignited
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Rock, Paper, Shotgun
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 Sims in how it handles house building…
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Game overview
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.
- Genre
- Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- Developer
- Jagex Ltd
- Released
- Oct 14, 2020
- Price
- Free to Play
Steam sources & verification dates
- Steam store data · verified
- Official Steam announcement feed · verified
- Steam player count · verified
Screenshots
About RuneScape ®
Journey into the Sixth Age of Gielinor and discover a fantasy world deep with legend and lore. Gielinor's people may be thriving, but the Elder Gods still scheme. The clouds are darkening and war looms. Experience a fantasy online world 19 years in the making. It's up to you. Will you explore the world with friends, or seek your fame and fortune as a lone adventurer? Whether you’re engaged in daring quests, quietly tending to your farm, risking it all against a high-level boss or spending a night at the circus, RuneScape is the perfect second-screen game. Play how you want – the choice is yours. What type of hero will you be? With a world…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or later Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Languages
- English, French, German, Portuguese - Brazil
- DLC
- 3 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.RuneScape.com
Frequently asked questions
- Is RuneScape ® free to play?
- Yes — RuneScape ® is free to play on Steam.
- What is the latest RuneScape ® update?
- The most recent official update in our feed is "Reignited: An Update From Mod Ryan" (Oct 15, 2026), categorized as News. Hey 'Scapers, We've got some important news to share around RuneScape Reignited - Please have a watch. The video will cover everything you need to know, but if you prefer reading a transcript instead, the following has you covered: Hey everyone, Mod Ryan here to give you an…
- When was RuneScape ® released?
- RuneScape ® was released on Oct 14, 2020 by Jagex Ltd.
- What kind of game is RuneScape ®?
- RuneScape ® is a Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play game, featuring multi-player, mmo, cross-platform multiplayer.
24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Oct 15, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. RuneScape ® and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.