Hey 'Scapers!
Just a quick roadmap update as we approach the festive season, it's time for a check in on what's to come for the rest of this year!
RuneScape Check - November 2025 to January 2026
- Out Now: Going home to Lumbridge
- Out Now: Lunar Isle Graphical Refresh
- Out Now: Heists: Thieving Level Increase - New Skilling Update
- December 1st: Christmas Village
- December 8th: New Combat Boss: Flesh-hatcher Mhekarnahz
- January 19: RuneScape Ahead & A New Era begins
Find out more about these content releases further down the post!
And if you're looking for more things to do in game right now you can check out the "Stellar Born" quest or Combat Mastery Achievements for Amascut!
Available Now
Heists: Thieving Level Increase - New Skilling Update
The latest addition to Thieving, Heists, introduced a brand-new active skilling experience where players infiltrated secure facilities, looted everything in sight, and escaped with their ill-gotten gains.
Alongside this update are revamped chests, new stalls & pickpocket targets. All hiding powerful rewards and supplies to help raise your Thieving level to 120.
Going home to Lumbridge
New arrivals to Gielinor will once again begin their adventures in Lumbridge, reclaiming its role as the starting point of every hero’s journey. After stepping off Tutorial Island, players will find a familiar yet revitalized town waiting for them. This update brings significant changes to the region: the Lumbridge Crater and the Nexus have been removed, the Shattered Worlds temple and H.A.M. hideout have been relocated, and both the Water Altar and the Lumbridge Caves have been restored to their classic positions.
Our goal is to bring back a stronger sense of place across Gielinor, reducing clutter and ensuring each location feels purposeful. We hope the refreshed Lumbridge provides a warm and nostalgic welcome to both new players and returning adventurers alike.
Lunar Isle Graphical Revamp
Lunar Isle has been beautifully reimagined for the modern game, step into Gielinor today and experience the update firsthand!
A Look ahead to December
Christmas Village - Dec 1st until Jan 4th
It's time to get festive! The Christmas Village returns with all the trimmings on December 1st, running until January 4th! Check our last year's Christmas Village Blog for a refresher on what's returning this year too.
This year, the Queen of Snow will once again grace Gielinor with her presence! We’ll share a full blog on Monday alongside the update, highlighting everything coming to this year’s event, from new activities to festive rewards.
New Combat Boss: Flesh-hatcher Mhekarnahz - December 8th
Prepare to stare down a formidable opponent in Flesh-hatcher Mhekarnahz!
This new boss is designed to appear earlier in your PvM journey, offering a way to learn core combat skills while training your abilities. Look out for more details next week ahead of its launch!
A New Era Begins on January 19
As we reach the end of our previous roadmap and look toward Havenhythe on the horizon, we’re preparing to kick off 2026 with a bang. January 19th marks the start of an exciting year for RuneScape, not only will we be implementing our MTX changes and removing Treasure Hunter, but we’ll also be premiering a video revealing the year’s upcoming content and our full Integrity Roadmap plans. Join us as we unveil what’s next!