# RuneScape The Roadmap That Changes RuneScape Forever - Product: RuneScape (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/runescape) - Vendor: Jagex Ltd - Date: 2026-01-19 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1343400/view/170707010027785002 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/runescape/releases/2026-01-19-the-roadmap-that-changes-runescape-forever What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'. --- - **removed** — Remove Treasure Hunter from RuneScape and make hundreds of gameplay-impacting MTX items no longer available for sale - **changed** — Update the UI with a cleaner, more classic, and refreshed look while restoring stone UI icons and reintroducing the circular minimap - **changed** — Improve the default UI layout to make it a stronger, more versatile option - **added** — Add the ability to toggle other players' worn cosmetic customisations and animation customisations - **changed** — Visually update Misthalin and Asgarnia areas including Lumbridge, Draynor, and Varrock to a consistent visual standard - **changed** — Update every Normal, Oak, and Willow tree across the entire game to a stronger, more consistent visual standard - **changed** — Make RuneMetrics functionality completely free for all paid members including Bond users - **removed** — Stop offering the purchase of RuneMetrics Pro subscriptions and decommission the RuneMetrics Pro website feature - **changed** — Launch Combat Modernisation update in February bringing the three original combat styles into the modern age Welcome to our biggest **RuneScape Ahead** ever, and the start of a bold new era for RuneScape. As we celebrate RuneScape’s 25th anniversary, this moment isn’t just about reflecting on how far we’ve come, it’s about looking ahead. RuneScape has always evolved alongside its players, and what we’re sharing today marks a defining step in that journey. We’re unveiling our roadmap for the entirety of 2026, along with a brand-new identity for RuneScape, one that honours our heritage while embracing our ambition for the years to come. This new chapter is a symbol of renewal and growth, and of our commitment to delivering meaningful experiences and lasting value in everything we create. This anniversary year represents more than a milestone; it’s a turning point—one that sets RuneScape firmly on course for the future it deserves. And as we continue to evolve across the studio and our games, we do so with a clear purpose: to deliver brilliant content, incredible value, and experiences that are worthy of your time and trust. Check in below to explore everything we have planned for 2026, including our new dedicated integrity roadmap. ##### The Road to Restoration Let’s dive right into it with our new integrity roadmap, aptly named **The Road to Restoration, **a dedicated track of integrity-focused releases running alongside our main 2026 Content Roadmap. With an incredible year ahead, we’re excited to finally share what’s coming throughout 2026 as we give the core RuneScape experience the care and attention it deserves, strengthening its foundations for every player, now and for years to come. Through these updates, we’ll be tackling long-standing challenges like Dailyscape pressure, early- and mid-game skilling balance, visual identity, and much more. But before we dive into that… let’s not forget the other tiny little thing happening today. ##### Treasure Hunter is no more. By the time you’re reading this, **Treasure Hunter will be removed from RuneScape**, and hundreds of gameplay-impacting MTX items will no longer be available for sale. Ending the sale of these items is the first step toward our long-term ambition: removing their presence from the game entirely. Over the course of 2026, players will have the opportunity to use up any existing stockpiles, with additional chances later in the year to clear out anything that remains, before these items are ultimately made obsolete. On top of that, we’re excited to kick off the **Road to Restoration** with three brand-new releases going live today. ##### UI Update - A New Look Starting with the UI, as we unveil a fresh look... This update delivers a familiar UI experience that keeps all the functionality you need, while introducing a cleaner, more classic, and refreshed look throughout. As part of that new visual identity, we’re restoring the stone UI icons and are reintroducing the circular minimap, a small but meaningful nod to the RuneScape many of us grew up with. We’ve also improved the default layout to make it a stronger, more versatile option that works no matter where you are on your RuneScape journey. And this is just the beginning! This update marks the first step in a series of iterative UI improvements, with many more enhancements to come as we continue working closely with all of you to take it even further. ##### Visual Update - Cosmetic Toggle(s) Speaking of visuals, another new introduction is the ability to toggle Cosmetic visuals! This will let you selectively hide other players' worn customisations and their animation customisations, at your discretion. Not a fan of wings...? hide them! Or perhaps you prefer to see what other people are actually wearing... no problem either. All these cosmetic toggles will be released in today's update. And later this year, we'll give you even more toggle options, including hiding other players' summoning familiar customisations. ##### Visual Update - Misthalin & Asgarnia Facelift Last for today, but definitely n _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1343400/view/170707010027785002]_