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

by Elijah Mar 15,2025

RuneScape celebrated its triumphant return to RuneFest in 2025, the first since 2019! This year's event brought exciting news for both Old School RuneScape and the mainline RuneScape experience.

Old School RuneScape players are in for a treat with a trio of major updates. First, get ready to hoist the sails! Sailing, a brand-new skill, is arriving alongside a fleet of nautical vessels. Experienced players can also look forward to challenging endgame content, including the formidable boss Yama. And for those seeking a visual upgrade, an HD enhancement is on the horizon, carefully balancing improved visuals with the game's classic low-poly aesthetic.

But the excitement doesn't stop there! RuneFest 2025 also unveiled Project Zanaris, a modding platform for Old School RuneScape, with playtests now open.

Meanwhile, the mainline RuneScape is expanding with the introduction of Leagues and the captivating new region of Havenhythe. Havenhythe promises intense battles against deadly Vampyres, featuring new bosses, locations, skilling activities, and a wealth of quests to keep players engaged well into 2026. This expansive area adds a significant amount of new content to explore.

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