RuneFest 2025: RuneScape Unveils Sailing, Leagues, and Havenhythe Updates

• RuneScape hosts its first RuneFest since 2019, thrilling fans!
• Sailing debuts as a new skill in Old School RuneScape
• Mainline RuneScape introduces Leagues and the new Havenhythe region

In the gaming world, some major franchises host modest events, while niche titles and esports often spark massive fan gatherings. That’s exactly the case with RuneFest 2025 for the beloved MMORPG RuneScape!

We’re not just here to celebrate RuneScape’s fans and developers. You’re eager to hear about the exciting new features announced. Old School RuneScape is getting three major additions, and with RuneFest returning after a six-year hiatus, the event was packed with surprises.

Among them is the introduction of Sailing, the game’s first new skill, complete with various ships to navigate. Veteran players will face new endgame challenges, including the formidable boss Yama. Plus, a new HD upgrade enhances Old School RuneScape’s visuals while preserving its iconic low-poly style.

New Horizons

RuneFest 2025 offers even more. Old School RuneScape’s Project Zanaris modding platform is now open for playtest sign-ups. Meanwhile, mainline RuneScape welcomes the arrival of Leagues.

Ready for more adventure? Havenhythe, a new region, invites players to battle fearsome Vampyres. Expect challenging bosses, fresh locations, skilling opportunities, and quests to keep players engaged well into 2026.

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