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The latest RuneScape news and straight talk on the updates and community happenings of RuneScape 3 from RSBANDB!

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October 16, 2026Episode 11132 hr 7 min

RSBANDBUpdate! 1113 – Duoing Realities

Hosts: Shane, Bears, Lemon, and Xurdones Reignited is canceled and the community rejoices - but at what cost? The Ghrazi Blood Knights show the limits of a duo boss with punishing damage, mechanics, and whelming rewards. Will the T95 Malachi’s Tooth and Claw shine one day soon? For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com . You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:07:22

October 9, 2026Episode 11122 hr 11 min

RSBANDBUpdate! 1112 – The Second Passing

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Xurdones RuneScape Reignited has sparked a firestorm among veteran players. We take a sobering look at why the community is right, the difficult reality facing Reignited, and where Jagex can go from here. Also, the 2027 Roadmap pulls on our heart strings. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com . You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:11:34

October 4, 2026Episode 11111 hr 27 min

RSBANDBUpdate! 1111 – Feeling the Energy

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, Cireon, and Lemon RuneScape Reignited arrives December 2 with a fresh economy and new path back for lapsed players. Veteran accounts aren’t going away, but can both sides stay healthy long term? Also, RuneScape’s 2027 roadmap and the 2026 RuneFest floor experience. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com . You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:27:11

September 30, 2026Episode 11101 hr 53 min

RSBANDBUpdate! 1110 – The Skilling Haven

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, and Xurdones Havenhythe Part 2 brings Heralds of Crimson, the Exalated Mine, Fenmoor totems, Slayer and more. We explore the quest, skilling, rewards, and Forgotten Paintings. Has Havenhythe finally found its stride as RuneScape’s first modern area expansion? For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com . You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:53:11

September 25, 2026Episode 11091 hr 54 min

RSBANDBUpdate! 1109 – It’s Not Baby Poop

Hosts: Shane, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones RuneScape is removing most remaining MTX items on November 23. What replaces portables and other conveniences? We also discuss the new skill capes, fairy rings, quest difficulty labels, and we take a first look at what awaits in Havenhythe Part II. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com . You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:54:28

September 18, 2026Episode 11082 hr 7 min

RSBANDBUpdate! 1108 – Dragonwilds Newbies

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, and Xurdones Dragonwilds hits 1.0 bringing skills, quests, dragons, and a journey across Ashenfall. We look at what makes Dragonwilds feel RuneScape-y, what RuneScape players will recognize, and where Jagex can take the game next. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com . You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:07:55

September 11, 2026Episode 11071 hr 54 min

RSBANDBUpdate! 1107 – Profits and Vulkans

Hosts: Shane, Lemon, and Xurdones Jagex’s 2025 financials reveal a company reshaping itself into The RuneScape Company. The demise of Treasure Hunter was already written on the wall and we discuss how this leads to the RuneScape of today. Also, engine updates and the Vulkan beta. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com . You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:54:50

September 4, 2026Episode 11062 hr 29 min

RSBANDBUpdate! 1106 – The Joys and Niggles of Leagues

Hosts: Shane, Bears, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones Havenhythe Part 2 has a launch date alongside a deep clean and refreshed level 99 skillcapes. Leagues winds down and we look back at what worked, what frustrated us, what we learned and ask: was Equilibrium ultimately a good League? For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com . You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:29:49

August 28, 2026Episode 11052 hr 22 min

RSBANDBUpdate! 1105 – Hard Core Leagues

Hosts: Shane, Lemon, and Xurdones Jagex asks what RuneScape’s endgame should look like. What isn’t working, what needs rebalancing, and what’s out of scope? Plus Leagues II has its first 200m all player. What does that tell us about progression and the point of Leagues? For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com . You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:22:40

August 21, 2026Episode 11042 hr 9 min

RSBANDBUpdate! 1104 – Grocery List Leagues

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, and Xurdones Leagues II is changing. Region unlocks are getting easier, rare drops are getting boosted, and we finally have region and relic stats. What do those choices tell us about where Equilibrium works and where its design may miss the mark? For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com . You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:09:06