Talk:RuneScape

Doesn't support linux anymore

They stopped supporting Linux when they switched to their Jagex Accounts system last year (2023) 38.49.162.226 (talk) 02:50, 9 June 2024 (UTC)

While the Jagex Launcher does not support Linux, the client itself still does. It is possible to continue using this client, either with legacy accounts which have not been migrated to the new system, or by using another means of authentication like running the Jagex Launcher through WINE or using the third-party Bolt launcher. This is briefly documented in Jagex's support centre. Here for the one billionth edit (talk) 15:14, 13 June 2025 (UTC)

Outdated information

Some of the info in this article is out-of-date or incorrect in a way that I suspect (but am not sure) is due to being outdated. I've listed the examples I've found below.

- In order to participate in PVP combat in the wilderness (either attacking or being attacked), players must opt in.

-You can buy capes at 99; this is not the maximum possible level for many skills (necromancy, archaeology, invention, herblore, crafting, etc.)

-The "quest point cape" is now called the quest cape

-the description of what happens upon death is no longer accurate; unless players have no items which can be lost on death, they respawn in death's office.

I'm having difficulty accessing the sources required to verify this at the moment (internet issues); at some point I'll update at least some of these, but I don't want to add information without a source.

Saturniapavonia (talk) 19:12, 8 September 2025 (UTC)

Oh also I'm not sure about the rest of the worlds (they never reach capacity), but world 84 has a simultaneous player cap of 1500 Saturniapavonia (talk) 19:14, 8 September 2025 (UTC)

The lack of reliable, up-to-date sources is why the information is outdated. 1ForTheMoney (talk) 22:05, 8 September 2025 (UTC)

Would it be appropriate to use jagex or related sites as a source for game mechanic-related information? Saturniapavonia (talk) 08:44, 10 September 2025 (UTC)

If they are reliable, then yes. The RuneScape Wiki would not be appropriate as a source, for example, but news articles from the RuneScape website would be acceptable if they support the edits you want to make. 1ForTheMoney (talk) 21:39, 10 September 2025 (UTC)

Occasionally during Double XP, world 2 reaches the 1500 cap. This was changed on 3 August 2020. The lag got really bad before that! But I don't know what you could cite for that - https://runescape.wiki/w/Server#Update_history doesn't really cut it. OSRS still has the 2000 player cap, except f2p worlds which are 1000. Here for the one billionth edit (talk) 00:45, 13 November 2025 (UTC)

I looked through Grokipedia's edits and some of them have merit:

• 300 million accounts - not supported with source; homepage has said 320m since around when they had the 300 Million Party.
• There's a mention of mobile announcement with scheduled release of 2018, but this doesn't seem to have been updated with the stable release after delays in 2021.
• Duel Arena no longer exists. So long, staking!

Here for the one billionth edit (talk) 00:49, 13 November 2025 (UTC)

Request: Page needs updating

Large portions of the RuneScape article are outdated and no longer reflect the current state of the game. Requesting a general update of sections including:

• Gameplay details
• Skills and new content
• Business model / monetisation
• Recent updates and major revisions to RS3 and Old School RuneScape

Suggested action: Review and update the article using the latest information from reliable sources such as:

• Official RuneScape news posts
• Recent interviews or statements from Jagex
• Reputable gaming publications with updated coverage

This request is to bring the article in line with current, verifiable information. 99bullshit (talk) 08:09, 10 December 2025 (UTC) 99bullshit (talk) 08:09, 10 December 2025 (UTC)

 Not done: According to the page's protection level you should be able to edit the page yourself. If you seem to be unable to, please reopen the request with further details. IsCat (talk) 17:00, 10 December 2025 (UTC)

I think someone more knowledgeable should update it 99bullshit (talk) 18:08, 10 December 2025 (UTC)

The game had a soft rebrand + new logo.

The game is back to being called just "Runescape" with a new logo and the removal of p2w, lootboxes and a focus on "intrigity". I don't know what should be added to the wiki but the official logo needs changed. Thanks! ~2026-44649-0 (talk) 02:43, 21 January 2026 (UTC)

I've updated the logo. I will hold off on updating the HUD screenshot for now since, based on player feedback, that might change again. As for the MTX stuff - I don't know how to process that, as I don't favour making the article any longer or more sprawling than it already is. 1ForTheMoney (talk) 17:33, 21 January 2026 (UTC)

Thanks! This i'm not sure on (like Idk what counts or not) but maybe its worth updating the version history since this is a new era of it just being "runescape' again following the move away from MTX and bloat and it may be worth updating the vesion history? idk. ~2026-44649-0 (talk) 23:53, 21 January 2026 (UTC)

It has just been RuneScape for many years now. The 3 was added in 2013 then removed in 2014. Screenshot could do with an update anyway as the Exam Centre it depicts (I don't know why this of all places) has had a significant graphical update (presumably with the release of the Archaeology skill in 2020).

I wouldn't say it's no longer pay-to-win as you can still buy bonus XP in the form of radiant stars and gold in the form of bonds, but it has been significantly walked back with the removal of Treasure Hunter. That includes the pressure for players to interact with the system on a daily basis from free keys for logging in and, if the player has an active membership subscription, completing daily challenges.

While this removal is mentioned in the article, I'd like it to be expanded upon with the reasons why, reception, and impact, but to be honest I don't know of any good sources and it's too early for the last point (player count is about the same, anyway). I'd even say it's worth considering if this can be mentioned in the loot box article. I think it might not be notable enough for that, but it's very interesting to consider another major game removing the ability to buy random rewards with fiat currency and what the implications of this may be. Here for the one billionth edit (talk) 01:10, 22 January 2026 (UTC)

"Varrock" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect Varrock has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 September 4 § Varrock until a consensus is reached. The Bushranger _{One ping only} 01:19, 4 September 2026 (UTC)

I don't know if anyone really reads this Talk page, but I've listed a batch of 16 skill-related redirects at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 September 6#RuneScape skills. Hopefully a little bit of interest can be gathered to pick away at the list of redirects. Here for the one billionth edit (talk) 18:08, 6 September 2026 (UTC)

More redirects for discussion

Made some more, split over multiple RfDs because cramming it all into one would obviously be unsuitable. Here's the distribution, if anyone wants to partake:

• Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 September 29 § RuneScape locations (34 redirects)
• Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 September 29 § RuneScape combat (12 redirects)
• Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 September 29 § RuneScape gods (14 redirects)
• Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 September 25 § Runescape.co.uk (14 redirects)
• Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 September 19 § Runescape quest list (7 redirects)

At the time of writing, Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 September 6 § RuneScape skills (16 redirects) is also still open.

Didn't realise we're supposed to put the group into subst:rfd. It still manages to anchor to more or less the right place without it, so I'll leave it be if no-one kicks up a fuss. Here for the one billionth edit (talk) 10:34, 12 September 2026 (UTC)