RuneScape\'s Runefest 2025 celebration brings major new announcements, including sailing

RuneScape's RuneFest 2025: A Sea of New Content!

RuneScape celebrated its triumphant return to RuneFest in 2025, the first since 2019, marking a significant milestone for the beloved MMORPG. The event showcased a wealth of exciting new features and content updates for both Old School RuneScape (OSRS) and the mainline RuneScape.

Old School RuneScape's Grand Voyage:

OSRS players are in for a treat with three major additions:

• Sailing: A brand-new skill, introducing nautical vessels and a whole new dimension to gameplay.
• Yama: A challenging new endgame boss encounter for seasoned adventurers.
• HD Upgrade: A visual enhancement that boosts the game's graphics without compromising its classic low-poly aesthetic.

Beyond the Horizon:

RuneFest 2025 unveiled even more:

• Project Zanaris Modding Platform: A new modding platform for OSRS, with playtests now open.
• RuneScape Leagues: This popular game mode is now available in the mainline RuneScape.
• Havenhythe: A thrilling new region in mainline RuneScape introduces deadly Vampyre bosses, new locations, skilling activities, and quests, ensuring plenty of adventures well into 2026.

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