RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Xurdones

RuneScape Reignited has sparked a firestorm among veteran players. We take a sobering look at why the community is right, the difficult reality facing Reignited, and where Jagex can go from here. Also, the 2027 Roadmap pulls on our heart strings.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 2:11:34

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, Cireon, and Lemon

RuneScape Reignited arrives December 2 with a fresh economy and new path back for lapsed players. Veteran accounts aren’t going away, but can both sides stay healthy long term? Also, RuneScape’s 2027 roadmap and the 2026 RuneFest floor experience.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 1:27:11

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, and Xurdones

Havenhythe Part 2 brings Heralds of Crimson, the Exalated Mine, Fenmoor totems, Slayer and more. We explore the quest, skilling, rewards, and Forgotten Paintings. Has Havenhythe finally found its stride as RuneScape’s first modern area expansion?

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 1:53:11

Hosts: Shane, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones

RuneScape is removing most remaining MTX items on November 23. What replaces portables and other conveniences? We also discuss the new skill capes, fairy rings, quest difficulty labels, and we take a first look at what awaits in Havenhythe Part II.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 1:54:28

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, and Xurdones

Dragonwilds hits 1.0 bringing skills, quests, dragons, and a journey across Ashenfall. We look at what makes Dragonwilds feel RuneScape-y, what RuneScape players will recognize, and where Jagex can take the game next.

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Duration: 2:07:55

Hosts: Shane, Lemon, and Xurdones

Jagex’s 2025 financials reveal a company reshaping itself into The RuneScape Company. The demise of Treasure Hunter was already written on the wall and we discuss how this leads to the RuneScape of today. Also, engine updates and the Vulkan beta.

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Duration: 1:54:50

Hosts: Shane, Bears, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones

Havenhythe Part 2 has a launch date alongside a deep clean and refreshed level 99 skillcapes. Leagues winds down and we look back at what worked, what frustrated us, what we learned and ask: was Equilibrium ultimately a good League?

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Duration: 2:29:49

Hosts: Shane, Lemon, and Xurdones

Jagex asks what RuneScape’s endgame should look like. What isn’t working, what needs rebalancing, and what’s out of scope? Plus Leagues II has its first 200m all player. What does that tell us about progression and the point of Leagues?

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 2:22:40

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, and Xurdones

Leagues II is changing. Region unlocks are getting easier, rare drops are getting boosted, and we finally have region and relic stats. What do those choices tell us about where Equilibrium works and where its design may miss the mark?

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Duration: 2:09:06

Hosts: Shane, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones

Leagues II is underway, and we’re already finding out where region locking works in RuneScape and where it doesn’t. We discuss the choices that actually matter, the ways players are getting around them, and the meta already starting to emerge.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 1:39:53