Jagex has revealed a hugely ambitious RuneScape roadmap to mark the MMORPG's 25th anniversary, and it promises a "comprehensive modernization of [the game's] core systems", among other things.
As unveiled during a video presentation today, RuneScape's Road to Restoration initiative, which Jagex describes as an "integrity roadmap", is a "commitment" from the developer to deal with RuneScape's "biggest and most requested quality-of-life improvements".
These include UI updates, improvements to "visual integrity" and "combat style modernization", and rebalancing efforts, among many other things. Suffice it to say that RuneScape at the end of 2026 should look a lot different to how it looks today.
In April, player character avatars will be completely updated, with features like models, animations, and hairstyles getting an overhaul. More updates will be introduced "based on community feedback" as well.
You'll gain more control over your house this year, too, allowing you to build a space that "feels personal, welcoming, and worth visiting", according to Jagex. The Construction skill will increase to 120, and you'll get a new recipe system that lets you unlock and build new furniture.
It's not all tweaks to existing systems and features, though. RuneScape is also getting "the largest...
