RuneScape marks 25 years with RS25 programme and record investment

Jagex has launched RS25 to mark RuneScape's 25th year, announcing the largest annual investment into the franchise and a plan to remove the Treasure Hunter microtransaction system after a community vote.

Jagex has introduced RS25 to mark the 25th anniversary of RuneScape and to set a direction for 2026. The programme is backed by what the company describes as its largest annual investment into the franchise and emphasises player-focused changes and improved game integrity. As part of RS25, Jagex plans visual and support upgrades, expanded live events, franchise growth through new content and platforms, and a refreshed corporate identity. RS25 highlights: - Jagex says RS25 is supported by the largest annual investment into RuneScape to date and will fund content, infrastructure, and player support improvements. - The company announced the removal of the Treasure Hunter microtransaction system following a community vote, as part of a stated focus on game integrity and player-first design. - A slate of live events is planned, including RuneFest 2026 (October 3–4 at Birmingham NEC) and Deadman All-Stars Live in Chicago (June 20), plus creator-led LAN and other community gatherings. - Old School RuneScape will publish an expanded 2026 roadmap that the article says includes a new raid, a new League, a Grandmaster quest, and other community-driven updates. - RuneScape: Dragonwilds surpassed one million sales in early access and will receive three major content updates, with a fuller global launch and platform expansion planned later in 2026. - RS25 includes a Future Talent Pathway in partnership with the charity Into Games and a refreshed corporate identity described as "Jagex: The RuneScape Company." Summary: The RS25 programme combines increased investment, a stated commitment to game integrity, and expanded live and product plans that the company says are intended to benefit players and the franchise. Key scheduled events and announcements include the RS Ahead livestream on January 19, the Old School RuneScape Winter Summit on January 25, the Dragonwilds Summit on January 29, and larger live celebrations across 2026, while further details will be revealed at those livestreams and summits.