The Week Ahead: Plugin Beta Starts Today!

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Good afternoon Scapers,

This blog covers today's general game update, and we have a dedicated API Plugins Beta Blog set up right here, as that is launching today having been announced during the RuneScape Summit on Saturday. We're keeping to our game update schedule, especially as we do know that there are many players looking forward to these updates.

We've also just provided an update regarding Reignited over on this blog - if you're interested in finding out more on that, please do have a look there.

What's happening this week:

The RS Plugins Beta starts today! Dive into the Beta worlds and try out the first five major plugins that will be making their way into game soon!

In case you missed it:

We had our biggest Runefest to date! Over 6000 players joined us live to share in the magic and fun of RuneScape. Check out our roadmap blog for some insight into upcoming content such as the Adventurer's Guide and the introduction of Arcs, a new content model that will bring together months of updates through a shared world narrative, creating a more cohesive and connected RuneScape experience.

First announced back in January as a major part of our 2026 Roadmap, the API Project is well on its way to bringing Plugins to RuneScape.

Plugins are community-created tools that can transform the way you play. If you've spent time in Old School RuneScape, you'll likely already be familiar with some of what's possible. From practical tools like Quest Helper, which guides you through quests step-by-step, to unique community-driven experiences such as Tileman Mode, plugins can open the door to entirely new ways of experiencing the game.

Over the past few months, we've been working closely with some of the most talented developers in our community to lay the foundations for Plugins in RuneScape. Today, we're excited to take the next step: welcome to the RS Plugins Beta!

Starting today, you can jump into our Beta Worlds and try out an initial selection of five major plugins, with even more on the way in the coming weeks.Whether you're a daily adventurer or someone who's been waiting for the perfect excuse to return, this marks the beginning of a major new chapter for RuneScape.

Soon, community developers will have the tools they need to build plugins that can enhance, customize, and reshape the experience for thousands of players. From clever quality-of-life improvements to entirely new ways to play, we're incredibly excited to see what you create and to support that creativity every step of the way.

Head on over to our full blog to find out how to access the beta and more on what is in store!

New Player-Owned House cosmetics have arrived just in time for spooky season! Inspired by haunted halls, eerie graveyards, and all things Halloween, this collection is perfect for players looking to transform their homes into a chilling seasonal retreat. Pick up the Gothic Manor House Style, the Haunted Curios Bundle or the Trick of Treat Bundle today! You'll find the full range of overrides in the Featured section of the Marketplace!

Havenhythe Part II

• The memory stone from Colossi divination is now destroyed on death (it can be reclaimed from Aurriel in the same state it was destroyed)
• Fixed some unintentional agility shortcuts near Berylbrook.
• "Updated Esther's dialogue and the quest journal to be more specific about requiring exalted resources.
• Added a one time message during the quest to explain the essence created is automatically sent to the bank."
• Mapped down bank areas around all the banks in Havenhythe.
• Updated potion cauldrons and the potion reservoir to apply the correct duration of all tiers of antisanguine potion per potion consumed.
• Fixed a typo when speaking to Anya in the Silverquill lair.
• Resolved an issue that caused one of the gates in Heathervein to disappear when opened.
• Updated the quest length shown in the quest guide for Heralds of Crimson to 'Long to Very Long'.
• Added the Sanguine werewolf and the Ravenous strigoi to the 'To be a master' achievement. Souls that have already been handed in should automatically update your progress.
• Made the dialogue clearer with Azur if a player visited the quarry during Heralds of Crimson before they had a reason to mine.
• Updated the GE buy limit for Chima bowstring and Chima moss to 10k.
• Fixed an issue where the agility shortcut south-east of Heathervein was sometimes unuseable.
• Removed a quest item from appearing on the GE.
• The paths in the Moonsylvar Wood now have a right-click exit op. For those of you that have been getting a bit lost.
• Updated the campfires in Linbog and the Deserted mine to allow cooking and burning logs on them.
• Dampknees has now moved to the south-east side of the brazier.
• Updated the speed which the scents travel during the tracking parts of the Heralds of Crimson quest.
• Fixed some missing blocking east of the Exalted Quarry.
• The traps on Hollow Hill now can only be built if the player has the required materials during the Heralds of Crimson quest.
• Fixed an issue causing one of the petrified wood nodes from being accessed.
• The Clan Representative in War's Retreat is now able to decant all antisanguine potions.

General

• Players that did not receive their Leagues Equilibrium dragon chat badge at the end of Leagues will have them awarded on their next login.
• Resolved an issue that caused the marketplace previews of Chaotic Lamp Post and Chaotic Wall Light to render the VFX incorrectly.
• The 120 cape icons have been resized.
• The 120 cape icons on cape stands have been resized.
• The 120 Dungeoneering cape and the cape rack are now using the updated icon.
• Fixed phase markers not representing the current phase the player is in.
• Skill capes have been recoloured to better suit their previous iterations.

Hotfixed last week

• Fixed an issue during Heralds of Crimson where clicking out of the dialogue box after repairing the barricade for Esther didn't progress the quest correctly.
• Players can no longer add petrified logs to a brazier if it is empowered.
• Fixed an issue during the Heralds of Crimson quest where players could progress the quest without unlocking access to the mine.
• For any players that have already made the super sanguine potion you should now correctly have access to the mine.
• Sanguine werewolf kill count will now be correctly tracked.
• Significantly reduced the number of invention charges that are consumed when runecrafting using exalted essence.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent unlocking the recipe for Bog 'N' Hog stew. For players that have already progressed the Boglin Dichromancy achievement talking to either Waterface or Bloodnose will now correctly unlock this recipe.

Pink Skirts Player Events

Each week the Pink Skirts put on a selection of fun activities that everyone can join. Here are the main events this week:

Non-Combat Stealing Creation

• When: Sunday 18th October, 23:30 Gametime
• Who: Jordyre & Fast Sc
• Where: Gamer's Grotto
• World: 99
• FC: Fast Sc

Mega Duck Runs

• When: Sunday 18th October, 21:00 Gametime
• Who: Mega Duck, Home Safe & a I I y
• Where: Falador Park
• World: 39
• FC: Mega Duck

Corporeal Beast

• When: Monday 12th October, 19:00 Gametime
• Who: Patrick K, Clackworthy, J3f
• Where: Corporeal Beast Lair
• World: 123
• FC: Patrick K

If these don't take your fancy, take a look at the full events schedule here. There’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy!

- The RuneScape Team

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