Jagex cancels RuneScape Reignited after player backlash

Jagex has scrapped RuneScape Reignited, its controversial soft-reset plan that would have launched forked servers with fresh economies and characters, following widespread player criticism. Instead, a 10-day free trial for new and lapsed accounts will run from December 2 to December 12.

• Reignited would have spun up forked servers with fresh economies and characters
• Players objected to leaving accounts behind and paying for another subscription
• A 10-day free trial runs December 2-12 for new or lapsed accounts
• The rest of the RuneScape 2027 roadmap remains unchanged