Jagex will launch RuneScape Reignited on December 2 after announcing the refresh at RuneFest 2026 Summit. The character-based update introduces a new economy and ten days of free members access to attract both lapsed and new players.
All players begin at level 3 together in a world without treasure hunters.
Jagex described Reignited as both the culmination of work completed this year and the beginning of a new chapter.
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