25 Years of RuneScape

2026 marks the 25th anniversary of RuneScape, one of the longest-running and most beloved MMOs in gaming history. Jagex is pulling out all the stops with celebrations across both OSRS and RS3.

RuneFest 2026

The flagship celebration will be RuneFest 2026, confirmed to be twice the size of the previous gathering. Expect:

Panels and reveals for upcoming content (possibly Fractured Archive details)
Community meetups with content creators and Jagex developers
Hands-on demos of new content
Exclusive merchandise and anniversary items
Cosplay competitions and community showcases

25 Free Gifts

Jagex has already started giving away 25 free gifts to mark 25 years, distributed to players throughout the year. Past gifts have included XP lamps, cosmetics, and useful items.

In-Game Events

Expect anniversary-themed events throughout 2026:

Easter 2026: Already live with egg hunt at the Grand Exchange
Summer event: Likely tied to RuneFest timing
Anniversary week: Special celebrations around RuneScapes original launch date (January 4, 2001)

A Look Back

RuneScapes journey from a browser game made by two brothers in a kitchen to a multi-platform MMO with millions of players is one of gamings greatest stories. Key milestones:

2001: RuneScape launches as a Java browser game
2004: RuneScape 2 launches with improved graphics and mechanics
2007: The era that OSRS is based on. Peak player counts
2013: Old School RuneScape launches based on a 2007 backup
2023: Sailing passes the poll. First new OSRS skill ever
2025: Sailing launches. OSRS mobile surpasses 93M revenue
2026: 25th anniversary. Fractured Archive announced. The game is bigger than ever

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