RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk

Hosts: Shane and Xurdones

RuneScape's Late-Game Rebalance might actually be the mid-game update players needed. Rare drops are more common, old equipment is made useful again, and Jagex is tackling inflation. Could this be the most consequential rebalance yet?

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Duration: 1:44:08

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, and Xurdones

Plugins arrive for RuneScape bringing Quest Helper and other favourites. We talk about why this is a remarkable first step and how plugins can shape RuneScape’s Future. Plus, all the lore around Havenhythe and Heralds of Crimson.

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Duration: 1:59:08

Hosts: Shane, Bears, Lemon, and Xurdones

Reignited is canceled and the community rejoices - but at what cost? The Ghrazi Blood Knights show the limits of a duo boss with punishing damage, mechanics, and whelming rewards. Will the T95 Malachi’s Tooth and Claw shine one day soon?

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Duration: 2:07:22

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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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