RuneScape News

This will be a short one today, as we've been busy cooking up fresh ideas in our latest Game Jam! Read on for all the scoop on the jam, plus info on week three of Fresh Start Worlds.



Break out the whiteboards, it's time for another Game Jam! Every once in a while, our Mods across the studio take a period of time to work on passion projects - that could mean fixes for older content or totally new ideas to add to the game. Rather than the more structured approach of regular development, this is all about Mods experimenting with what they are passionate about, either alone or in groups.

In the past, our Game Jams have produced awesome projects like the free-to-play graphics update, which we were able to bring to the game earlier this year. We've spent the last week Game Jammin', and we can't wait to show you what we cooked up for the latest round!

Because we gave the team a whole week to fully focus on their passion projects, there won't be any changes or patches in today's update. However, we DO have some brand new content to show you later this week (not from the Game Jam!) which will launch next Monday.



Fresh ‘Scapers, the XP boost goes up again this week! From now on, XP increases in FSW will be split into two types: those for skills below 70 and those for skills above 70. This week's change only impacts the XP rate for skills below 70, which makes it the perfect week to level the skills you haven't touched yet. Tier 2 Auras are also unlocked to help you on your way!

Here's this week's bonuses:

• +50% XP (skills above level 70)
• NEW: +75% XP (skills below level 70)
• NEW: Tier 2 Auras Unlocked
• +50% Accuracy in combat

Next week will see the first increase in XP for skills above level 70, along with further upgrades to the below 70 XP rate and another juicy bonus… you’ll have to wait and see!



Today is World Mental Health Day! Show your support for our partner charities with our two exciting new bundles – or just by making a 50 RuneCoin donation, which will net you a shiny new title!

Everything's available until October 17th and all proceeds will go to Mind CPSL, Blueprint For All and RAD (Rise Above the Disorder).

Power Bundle

250 RuneCoins

Contains:

• Rock of Resilience (+15 charges for the Rock)
• 2 Aura Refreshes
• 2 Life Refreshes
• 2 Item Protection Contracts
• 2 Box of Clues (untradeable)
• 10 Pulse Cores
• 10 Cinder Cores
• 5 Medium Protean Packs
• 3 Large Skill Dummy Crates

Note: This package can be purchased up to three times. It is not available for purchase by Ironman accounts. Fresh Start Worlds accounts can buy it, but won't be able to use the contents until after the competitive period has ended.

Cosmetic Equipment Bundle

250 RuneCoins

Contains:

• 2 Dragon Keepsake Keys
• 1 Prismatic Dye
• 1 Chameleon Extract

This package can be purchased up to three times, and is available to everyone.

Just Donating

50 RuneCoins

Donors will receive the title ‘The Benevolent.’



Wednesday October 12th | 16:00 Game Time | J-Mod Sessions: Designing RuneScape with Mod Jack

Lead Designer Mod Jack is hopping on the stream for the first of our new J-Mod Sessions! Join him as he discusses design in RuneScape.

See you on Twitch!



[h2]Patch Notes[/h2]
As mentioned in our Game Jam section, there won't be any changes this week as the team have put all their focus into their pet projects! However, our engineers are trying a service-based fix this week that you should be aware of:

• We are testing a fix to the automatically chosen world you're given when you enter the lobby for the first time after loading the client. This should reduce the frequency with which you're served a Fresh Start world if you're not a Fresh Start player, and vice-versa. This fix will be enabled after the update, once we've verified that it works as intended.

[h2]Community Showcase[/h2]



@Yarebear just had to get a quick selfie!

@Ayrieton kicks off their Scapetober with a very menacing Goblin!


We've partnered up with @Benjo_RS / Catch up with the Community to ask most nostalgic memories! Great times huh?


u/Zepertix is designing remastered outfits for their Inktober challenge, and these Ranged armors are just brilliant!

Scapers' Screenshots


u/Ironman_BHAV3SH is prepared for Halloween with this ghoulish getup!

u/King_Yugo_Wakfu working on his Na'vi cosplay for the upcoming Avatar 2 release. Nice!


ChunkYony had a bit of fun with the Ranging Guild in his video!

[h2]Pink Skirts Player Events[/h2]
Each week the Pink Skirts put on a selection of fun activities that everyone can join. Here are the main events this week:

Stealing Creation

• Hosted by: Lady Spyra, Maxtate2, and Fast SC
• Date/Time: Saturday October 15th, 21:00 Game Time
• World: 99
• Location: Stealing Creation Lobby
• FC: Fast Sc

Town Square Q&A

• Hosted by: Princess Rae
• Date/Time: Saturday October 15th, 23:00 Game Time
• World: 3
• Location: Varrock West Bank

Corporeal Beast

• Hosted by: Pippyspot & Boss Guild
• Date/Time: Sunday October 16th, 20:00 Game Time
• World: 88
• Location: Corporeal Beast Lair

If these don't take your fancy, take a look at the full events schedule here. There’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy!

- The RuneScape Team

This week in RuneScape, we’re making a Fresh Start!



Fresh Start Worlds launches on September 26th at 12:00 Game Time!

Fresh Start Worlds is a special, time-limited game mode where everyone can re-experience the magic of RuneScape on equal footing! You’ll get to start a completely new adventure with a fresh character, enjoy gameplay bonuses like accelerated XP rates, and earn fantastic rewards. The best part is, you can bring all your progression and drops back to the main game, whenever you choose!*

Whether you’ve been waiting for the right moment to return to RuneScape, or are trying the game for the first time, Fresh Start Worlds is the perfect way to start!

To begin, you’ll need a new account with Membership – perfect for those of you looking to dip your toes into the game! If you’re an existing player looking to get involved, we also announced a bunch of changes last month based on your feedback – including a new feature which lets you use Bonds to pay for Membership on your Fresh Start Worlds account! Read all about it here.

For weeks one and two of the event, we’ll be setting the accelerated XP rate to 1.5x. For the six weeks following, we’ll be gradually increasing the XP rate to a peak of 2.5x (yes, really!) – so keep an eye out for those changes as they happen!

Need more info? Head here for full details!



1] Create a brand new account for Fresh Start Worlds

First things first, you’ll need to use this link to create a brand-new RuneScape account.

If you have an existing account, you'll need to use a different email to log in. We recommend firing up a free one (like Gmail) for your new account.

2] Add Membership to your new account

Existing players can convert Bonds into Membership Passcodes for use in Fresh Start Worlds. Find out how here.

3] Download the RuneScape Client and Log In

Thankfully it's a super small download! Get it here for Desktop or search 'RuneScape' on the App Store or Google Play Store.

4] Select 'Fresh Start Worlds' when prompted on Log In

Make sure not to play your new account in any other mode or you won’t have this option!
[h2]Support and Guidance[/h2]
Whether you’re a total newbie or a returning player, there’s loads of support out there to help you get to grips with RuneScape. Here's a few recommendations to get you started.

• RuneScape Wiki: Packed full of guides, including ones specifically tailored towards Fresh Start Worlds returners!
• Our Official Discord: A community of super-helpful players who can respond in real time. Check out our dedicated #FSW channels when you arrive.
• Communities for Everyone: RuneScape is vast and so is the community! Head here for a HUGE list of player communities you can join.

Need more detailed support? Our FAQ has all the answers.

On behalf of everyone on the RuneScape team, welcome (back!) to RuneScape - we're so excited to start this new adventure with you!

*Note: Fresh Start Worlds launches September 26th at 12:00 Game Time and ends January 9th at 12:00 Game Time. Your account will be automatically transferred from Fresh Start Worlds once the event expires. Fresh Start Worlds characters cannot return to the Fresh Start Worlds event once they are transferred to the main game.



One of the most exciting things about Fresh Start Worlds is that they usher in a brand-new set of HiScores – which means that everyone has a chance to make RuneScape history!

We want to recognise these legendary players, which is why we’ve introduced the tradeable Competitive Halo.

This very limited Gold Halo reward is exclusive to players who achieve the following feats by the end of the Competitive Phase:

• First to 99 in each skill
• First to 120 in each skill
• First to earn the Quest Cape
• First to earn the Max Cape

Players who gain these substantial achievements can expect their Gold Halo immediately, but for those prepared to play the long game, Gold Halos will also be awarded at the end of the Competitive Phase to anyone who reached the following HiScore milestones:

• Top 100 for each skill

To be in with a chance at this coveted prize, all you need to do is play Fresh Start Worlds and climb those HiScores!

The Competitive Phase ends on November 7th at 12:00 Game Time. At that moment, we’ll receive a snapshot of the HiScores, and the top 100 in each skill will be awarded their Halos in the following days.

Note that the leaderboard will continue to be updated after this date, but only HiScores registered during the Competitive Phase will count towards the prize.

You’ll be able to watch along with the race for World Firsts on Twitch, including our own stream, which goes live later today.



Last week our very own Mod Keeper dropped in to share some insight about current developments. There’s loads of cool content on the way, including a new skill (!) and further updates to the Legacy of Zamorak storyline, starting with Wilderness Events in October.



You can read Mod Keeper’s update right here on the blog, or catch up with the rest of the team on our Reddit Q&A. Head here to read the thread!



Monday September 26th | 15:00 Game Time | Fresh Start Worlds: Day One Racing and Experiences

Join the team as we hop around Twitch to follow those starting-fresh adventures… and see who's racing for those World Firsts!

See you on Twitch!



Get ready to relive your earliest visits to Misthalin with the first of a two-part pin and keyring set celebrating the iconic city of Varrock!

First up, we have the Limited Edition Grey Stray Dog Pin. It’s about time he got a forever home, isn’t it?

Next, meet the Varrock Starter Pack Mini Pin Set, including the Grand Exchange Icon, a Kitten from Gertrude, Rune Essence, a Cadava Potion, and your very own Digsite Pendant.

No visit to Varrock is complete without a trip to the Blue Moon Inn, and now you can bring the party home with a functioning Blue Moon Bottle Opener Keyring!

Last up, we have the Champion’s Cape Keyring. Let Misthalin’s most prestigious guild watch over your keys!

See the rest of the Angels Scapes Cities of RuneScape range on the Official Merch Store!

• Reaching 120 Archaeology will now trigger a broadcast.
• ‘The Loser’ title will now correctly unlock for eligible accounts upon login.
• The Wilderness Threat Level now correctly displays on mobile devices.
• Wilderness entry points at Burthorpe now consistently display the Wilderness Entry warning.
• Certain dragonstone dragons have had their loot table adjusted in line with their more lucrative brethren.
• Players are no longer able to use movement abilities during the 'Shifting Tomb' countdown – although they can of course be used once the countdown ends.
• Players are no longer able to use defensive Prayers while the Prayer debuff is active.
• Removed a force-walk tile near Murky Matt in the Grand Exchange.
• Players are now unable to place Cannons at the Grand Exchange, and a notification will explain why this action is not possible.
• Animate Dead can now only be used by members on members’ worlds.
• Chomper will now once again follow the player after having a conversation.
• Fixed an issue that prevented some keepsaked Capes from being equipped.
• Fixed an issue that caused familiar overrides to display an incorrect variant of the skilling pet.
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to summon pets after logging in with an active Elvie pet on a free-to-play world.
• Fixed an issue which prevented players from converting Protean Logs into Planks at the sawmill.
• Fixed a typo on the Infernal Puzzle Box.
• Fixed an issue which caused the Wardrobe preview to render incorrectly if the user rotated the camera view or applied a cosmetic.
• Fixed an issue which caused the Invention Pouch icon to be highlighted when players added currencies to the Currency Pouch.

[h2]Community Showcase[/h2]
@mishap_custom has a few aces up their sleeve, along with the other 50 cards in this beautiful card set.

Making_props has done this stunning commission of the Fractured Staff of Armadyl

Another fantastic illustration by @TheArtisticImp reimagining the KBD in Westeros

Orova's Kerapac looks so full of life and energy which you normally don't get to see as he chases you around the arena.

Scapers' Screenshots

4D Oranges has been playing around with the skyboxes again to craft this wonderful shot.

Plegsie enjoying the sunnier weather while working on their animal handling!

We don't think that umbrella will be enough to keep the weather at bay Sara

Luvs going for a very cool and pristine look in this image!
[h2]Pink Skirts Player Events[/h2]
Each week the Pink Skirts put on a selection of fun activities that everyone can join. Here are the main events this week:

Corporeal Beast Boss Mass

• Hosted by: Patrick K & Clackworthy
• Date/Time: Monday September 26th, 19:00 Gametime
• World: 123
• Location: Corporeal Beast Lair
• FC: Patrick K

Vindicta Boss Mass

• Hosted by: Pur & Branndon
• Date/Time: Tuesday 27th September, 23:00 Gametime
• World: 22
• Location: The Heart of Gielinor - Vindicta Lobby
• FC: Pur

Mazcab Learner Raids

• Hosted by: ario, Silence, Raid FC, and Boss School
• Date/Time: Saturday October 1st, 18:30 Gametime
• World: 71
• Location: Mazcab Raid Entrance
• FC: Raid FC

If these don't take your fancy, take a look at the full events schedule here. There’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy!

- The RuneScape Team

This week in RuneScape, the Ninjas are back with a Combat Strike!



The Ninjas have cooked up an epic Combat Strike for us this month!

First up - a game changer for Ironman players. Ironman players will no longer be restricted from grouping up with normal accounts for bossing. We're super excited to better support Ironman bossing with these changes, and you can find out the changes to the restrictions in the Patch Notes.

Secondly, you can now fight Solak – traditionally a group boss – solo! We can’t wait to see more people engaging with this beloved boss.

The long (long… long…) awaited Dagannoth King pet rework has also finally landed, and they’re looking better than ever! You know what they say, good things come to those who wait. Seriously, thank you for waiting.

Lastly, the Zamorak boss loot table has been rebalanced based on your feedback. For all the deets, and all the rest of this week’s changes, check out the Patch Notes!



Fresh Start Worlds are right around the corner, and we can’t wait! It’s so exciting to launch such a special experience for returning players and newbies alike.
We’d like to thank everyone for their feedback, which helped make this event the best it can be.

Fresh Start Worlds will officially launch at 09:00 Game Time on Monday, September 26th.

You can feel free to set up your secondary account now if you’re planning to take part, but don’t log into the game until after launch, or you won’t be able to participate! We also recommend not activating your Membership until release day to avoid wasting any of your subscription time.

And there’s some more good news for existing players: today, we’re launching the ability to convert your hard-earned Bonds into Membership Vouchers that can be used on your new Fresh Start Worlds account!

Here’s how to use your Bonds for Membership:

1. Redeem a Bond from your standard game account to get a FSW Membership Passcode.
2. Check your Message Centre on your standard game account to get the message that has your FSW Membership Passcode.
3. MAKE SURE to log into your Fresh Start Worlds account before redeeming your FSW Membership Passcode.
4. If you do not have a FSW account, create a brand-new account here.
5. On or after September 26th, after your new account is created, you can activate your Membership in one of two ways:
   • Log into your new account and select Fresh Start Worlds. When prompted about Membership select the ‘passcode’ option.
     Or :
     
     
   • Head to the RuneScape homepage, hover over the Store button and click ‘Redeem FSW Passcode’. Log into your Fresh Start Worlds account and enter your code.

PLEASE NOTE: The Membership Passcode provides you with 14 days of Membership. To continue playing in Fresh Start Worlds using Bonds, just repeat the steps above.



We’ve been a little quiet since we (almost!) reached the end of our announced Roadmap this year.

Later today, we’ll be dropping a new update about where we’re at, what’s coming up, and a few of the big things we’re working on for the future.



Tuesday September 20th | 16:00 Game Time | Fresh Start World Theory Crafting!

Fresh Start Worlds is on the horizon! Join the team as we speculate on our first week in FSW - and share our thoughts on your plans.

See you on Twitch!



[h2]Ironman Bossing[/h2]

• Removed combat restrictions for Ironman accounts interacting with normal ones:
  • Iron accounts can now enter boss instances alongside regular accounts.
  • Iron accounts will now be awarded drops in the same manner as normal accounts, including via Lootshare.
  • Removed grouping and matchmaking restrictions between account types for bosses.
  • Iron accounts are no longer required to use instances for bosses where an uninstanced version is available.
  • In line with the above, we have also removed the Iron discount for instances.

[h2]Solak[/h2]

• Solak will now scale down to solo play using the same values per player as other group sizes.
  • Base lifepoints: 2,000,000
  • Core lifepoints: 125,000
  • Arm lifepoints: 45,000
  • Leg lifepoints: 35,000
  • If players damage Solak to his phase cap during Phase 2, further damage will now continue to deplete Solak’s purple bar instead of scaling down.
  • Removed the clearing of buffs and debuffs for the player who climbs up Solak’s arm.
  • Fixed a double-space typo in Solak’s chat attack callouts.
  • Retimed the projectiles to be consistent with the recent Raksha and Zamorak bosses.

Thank you to all the Solak Discords we consulted on this one!
[h2]Zamorak[/h2]Bad luck mitigation can now only be accumulated if you are doing kills at 100% enrage or higher.Your bad luck mitigation modifier now increases at different speeds depending on your enrage% of the kill

• 100% - 1
• 500% - 2
• 1000% - 4
• 2000% - 8

The drop chance of a rare item used to be caped at a 1 in 20 chance with bad luck mitigation, if you are doing a higher enraged kill this cap is lowered further to 1 in 10 at 1000% and 1 in 5 at 2000%[h2]Bronze Boss Titles[/h2]
Each of the 'Enrage' system bosses now has new 'Bronze' titles, achieved at kills of 1,000% enrage.

• This is to fill in the gap between achieving the 500% enrage base title and the 2,000%'s silver title.
• All future enrage bosses will release with Base, Bronze, Silver and Gold titles to reflect this change

[h2]Other[/h2]

• The Dagannoth King pets have been visually updated to better reflect the bosses they come from.
• NPC health bars should now more reliably disappear when the NPC dies.
• Fixed an issue where daily challenges were not being progressed in some scenarios when using make-x
• Fixed an issue that stopped rewards from the daily challenge ladder from being claimed in the Daemonheim lobby area
• Fixed an issue where Arch-Glacor's Silver/Gold Iceborn titles wouldn't broadcast when earnt.
• All default gameplay settings have been updated for new players to offer an improved experience
• The money pouch tooltip has been reinstated.
• Added missing blocking to walls in the tower south of Lumbridge Castle and the Champions’ Guild.
  
  
  
  

[h2]Community Showcase[/h2]


u/ThatsBadassWoodArt the name says it all really. Absolutely stellar work!


u/Zaydorade has worked hard on their crafting to create this beautiful Twisted Bow.

@ChaosArtRS with another amazing and imposing Zamorak.

@Enkoro has assembled such an amazing squad, if there was a world threatening event we would hire them.
[h2]Scapers' Screenshots[/h2]
Hakazin06 finding their zen in this wonderful spot.

4D Oranges has captured this absolutely beautiful scene

Zx-54 wonders if Kerapac is not entertained.
[h2]Pink Skirts Player Events[/h2]
Each week the Pink Skirts put on a selection of fun activities that everyone can join. Here are the main events this week:

Mega Duck Hunt

• Hosted by: Steve20058 & Mega Duck
• Date/Time: Wednesday September 21st, 19:00 Gametime
• World: 39
• Location: Falador Park
• FC: Mega Duck

Nex - Angel of Death

• Hosted by: Spotleewolf & Nexaodmass
• Date/Time: Friday September 23rd, 23:00 Gametime
• World: 92
• Location: God Wars Dungeon - Ancient Prison
• FC: Nexaodmass

Stealing Creation

• Hosted by: Lady Spyra, Avatar Korra, and Fast SC
• Date/Time: Saturday 24th September, 19:00 Gametime
• World: 99
• Location: Stealing Creation Lobby
• FC: Fast Sc

If these don't take your fancy, take a look at the full events schedule here. There’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy!

- The RuneScape Team

We asked – you responded – we came back and asked for more feedback, please – now it's finally here: your first community-voted cosmetic Override! Read on to find out how to grab your shiny new Dragon Scimitar, plus all the latest Prime Gaming goodies.



Earlier this year we asked you to suggest retro-themed Overrides that you'd want to see as future cosmetics in RuneScape.

We got an amazing response to the initial call, and over the past few months you've been guiding the development process, from voting to feedback.

Now our first release is finally here – it's the Dragon Scimitar!

We've listened carefully to your input, and the Scimitar comes with two variants – one that has a more retro feel, and a remastered version which gives you that vintage spirit but with more modern graphical features.

The full pack, available today, includes:

• Replica Dragon Scimitar
• Replica Dragon Off-Hand Scimitar
• Dragonwing Scimitar
• Dragonwing Off-Hand Scimitar

Pick it up in the Marketplace for 180 RuneCoins (200 for Free to Play)!



As we announced last week, the latest Prime Gaming rewards are coming this Tuesday!

This drop gives you 7 days of Membership and a bountiful Prime Package, containing:

• 1 Deathtouched Dart
• 5 Prismatic Lamps
• 2 Aura Refreshes
• 5 Pulse Cores
• 1 monthly D&D reset

Prime Members, grab your goodies from September 13th. Find out more at https://RS.Game/PrimeGaming



[h2]General[/h2]

• Brawling Gloves had no charge when received from the Wilderness Slayer Chest – this has been fixed.
• The Spirit Realm portal located at the Castle Ruins in the Deep Wilderness is now visible
• In the Player-owned Slayer Dungeon interface, Greater Demon and Hellhound models have been given their vitamins and are now back to their animated selves!
• Updated the model and animations for the Smoulders miniboss in the Dragonkin Laboratory.
• Boss health bars now use the correct thousand separators in localized game versions.
• Reduced the amount of fog across the Wilderness to improve visibility.
• Devotion now works as intended against Abyssal Lords.
• Fixed an issue where the 'Bait and Switch' Relic power would activate on a catch that can't be cooked.
• Fixed Wilderness ash texture so it matches the ash around it.
• Telekinetic Grab will now correctly pick up Clue Scrolls.
• The Blacksmith UI has been updated so players can more easily see the creation requirements.
• Resources in Big Game Hunter will now appear on the map as rare resources.
• The Bullsmith mask chat head now shows correctly, in all its beefy goodness!
• The One of a Kind instance prompt in Brimhaven Dugeon will now stay up until interacted with, or until you leave the room. The prompt will pop up once player is fully in the room.
• XP-boosting skilling outfit effects will no longer work with replacement items if the original item isn't owned.
• Fixed an issue which caused information about Spirit Cape to be displayed each time it was purchased.
• Shelves in the Rimmington General Store will no longer refer to the Citharede Abbey.
• Fixed an issue where the moustache could clip through the Warrior of Het helmet.
• Fixed stretching issues with the Warrior Of Het outfit on male characters.
• Re-added the trapdoor leading to the Thieves' Guild in Lumbridge.
• Re-mapped the trapdoor at the Lumbridge Watermill.
• Added blocking to various walls at the Edgeville Ruins.
• Removed the flying donut on the east side of Lumbridge Crater.
• Fixed grammatical mistakes during the chat with Mandrith in Burthorpe

[h2]Requirements Changes[/h2]
In the coming months, RuneScape will no longer support Windows 32-bit builds or graphics cards that do not support OpenGL 3.0 or higher. This change allows us to focus our technical development and testing resources on more commonly-used platforms.

For more information, and to check if your system meets these requirements, head here.



[h2]Community Showcase[/h2]
@Legend_Arts has given Mandrith an updated look complete with a stunning Wilderness Cape!


Don't worry u/kimicreative we think Sailor YuYu is a wonderful name!

@Snowy Rune has crafted these wonderful pixel god banners!
[h2]Scapers' Screenshots[/h2]


u/AlexKidd1993 really embodying the god of thunder in this outfit.

Olivier is getting ready for spooky season already!

Plegsie having a relaxing afternoon while picking up a few more levels. Bliss!
[h2]Pink Skirts Player Events[/h2]
Each week the Pink Skirts put on a selection of fun activities that everyone can join. Here are the main events this week:

Skill 'n' Chill

• Hosted by: MadClikr & the Lil Tuzzies Clan
• Monday September 12th, 23:00 Gametime
• World: 85
• Location: Burthorpe Bank
• FC: Lil Tuzzies

Rex Matriarch

• Hosted by: M E R C Y & Dung Titan
• Date/Time: Saturday September 17th, 13:00 Game Time
• World: 35
• Location: Rex Matriarch Lobby
• FC: Dung Titan

Arch-Glacor

• Hosted by: Pippyspot & Boss Guild
• Date/Time: Sunday September 18th, 20:00 Game Time
• World: 88
• Location: Glacor Front
• FC: Boss Guild

If these don't take your fancy, take a look at the full events schedule here. There’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy!

- The RuneScape Team

Free-to-play areas get a makeover this week, and we've got fab rewards for Prime members. Read on for all the deets!



In our mission to keep Gielinor gorgeous, we’re giving the free-to-play locations a graphical update!

We'll let Mod Blkwitch explain:

During our last gamejam, Mod Alex and I looked at giving a large part of the free-to-play area a visual refresh. The graphical inconsistency in RuneScape is an ongoing issue, but giving even one city a full rework would take a multi-disciplinary team months to pull off. I wanted to go for a more lightweight approach with this project: get those easy, big wins like updating the lighting, changing the terrain, and swapping out the spiky grass for new foliage.

It's by no means a total rework, but with projects like this, we can slowly bring more consistency to the overall look of the game. I'm hopeful that this leads to more smaller reworks that over time bring the game up to the visual standard we all want to see. We hope you like it!



Check out the environmental touch-ups at the following locations:

• Archaeology Guild
• Barbarian Village
• Draynor Manor
• Edgeville
• Entrance to Al-Kharid
• Falador (lighting update only)
• Goblin Village
• Grand Exchange
• Ice Mountain
• Lumber Yard
• Lumbridge
• Lumbridge Crater
• Paterdomus
• Varrock

And here’s what we’ve done:

• Improved textures
• Improved lighting
• Updated Skyboxes
• Updated and added blocking where needed
• Updated grass and foliage

Once again our friends at Prime Gaming have some fantastic rewards for you!

Coming next week, the latest drop gives you 7 days of Membership and a bountiful Prime Package, containing:

1 Deathtouched Dart

5 Prismatic Lamps

2 Aura Refreshes

5 Pulse Cores

1 monthly D&D reset

Prime Members can grab their goodies from September 13th! Find out more at https://RS.Game/PrimeGaming



[h2]Wilderness Ruleset Changes[/h2]

• Mandrith's special slayer task has been updated, no longer requiring slaying green and blue dragons, fire giants, gargoyles and greater demons. Taking their place are Acheron Mammoths, Greater Demon Ash Lords or Berserkers, Hydrix dragons, Ripper demons and Soulgazers
• Moved Tetracompass excavation location, due to monsters preventing excavation.
• Fixed an issue where an Elite Clue Scroll couldn't be completed in the volcano area.
• Killing Abyssal Lords and Savages in the Wilderness now only decrease the relevant Slayer task count by one.
• Updated the Greater Demons:
  • Poison and Stun effects can be applied on Greater Demons and their stats have been changed.
  • Implemented a drop table for Greater Demon Ash Lord and Berserkers.
  • The special effect on Greater Demons in the Zamorakian Undercity has been removed from Greater Demons in the Wilderness.

[h2]Dragonkin Laboratory[/h2]

• Magic damage type is now displayed instead of a melee icon for Deathbreath and Firebelly's attacks.
• The flinching effect in Deathbreath and Firebelly's attack animations has been decreased.

[h2]Daughter of Chaos[/h2]

• Prevented familiars from being taken into Moia gameplay sections.
• It's no longer possible to enter Moia's memories while poisoned, as it would break some animations.
• Moia gameplay has been adjusted for a smoother experience while playing as her.

[h2]Game Improvements[/h2]

• Fixed an issue at the Livid Farm where newer seeds were planted incorrectly.

[h2]Other[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where Fury and Frenzy's damage over time would not increase when used with Greater Barge's effect.
• The player will no longer be disconnected from the game when looting the Arch Glacor under certain circumstances.
• The Slayer assignment kill count no longer gets stuck at one kill.
• Fixed an issue where the player was teleported outside the Masuta boss arena in certain situations.
• Ironman groups with lootshare enabled now receive loot from the Raksha boss.
• The Invention skill level is now restored upon death.
• Players who have unlocked Cresbot will no longer get an additional Cresbot when using a Most Wanted (Automaton) card.
• Fixed Deathtouched Darts not instakilling NPCs with the Enfeeble debuff.
• Buying an item from the Grand Exchange after teleporting to the Max Guild no longer causes the Combat Spells interface to appear over other right-side interfaces.
• Fixed an issue causing items to be lost on claim in Yak Track.
• Fixed a disconnect when unequipping Bow Of The Last Guardian while casting Ricochet.

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Community Showcase[/h2]
@Aurien_Art has captured Raksha's good side!

@Legend_Arts has put their own spin on the Slayer Capes and they're rad as hell.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/pZIM8tNrkV8@EvilLucario proving he can handle 4k Telos even blindfolded. What's next, in his sleep?![h2]Scapers' Screenshots[/h2]
Zlayer with this beautiful shot of golden palaces.

Adrasteia's fluffy friend has been making some more pals in the Wilderness!

Sir Theodore of Falador looks like he has a quest for us. Check out that moonlit water!
[h2]Pink Skirts Player Events[/h2]
Each week the Pink Skirts put on a selection of fun activities that everyone can join. Here are the main events this week:

Mega Duck Hunt

• Hosted by: Steve20058 & Mega Duck
• Date/Time: Wednesday September 7th, 20:00 Gametime
• World: 39
• Location: Falador Park
• FC: Mega Duck

Vorago Boss Mass

• Hosted by: M E R C Y & Dung Titan
• Date/Time: Saturday September 10th, 13:00 Gametime
• World: 35
• Location: Vorago Borehole
• FC: Dung Titan

Stealing Creation

• Hosted by: Lady Spyra, Michael Silk, and Fast SC
• Date/Time: Saturday September 10th, 22:00 Gametime
• World: 99
• Location: Stealing Creation Lobby
• FC: Fast Sc

If these don't take your fancy, take a look at the full events schedule here. There’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy!
[h2]Community Spotlight[/h2]
Shining a little light onto community events and activities
[h2]Official RuneScape Discord[/h2]
We have recently updated the Discord with the help of the wonderful folks over at Achievement Help now has a Mentoring system and a new layout, this should help anyone who is just getting started find answers to their questions and guide folks through some of the more perplexing parts of the game!

If you are unable to see the channels or conversations do check out the #landing-page to assign yourself a role!

- The RuneScape Team