# RuneScape Digging up the past at Moonrise

- Product: RuneScape (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/runescape)
- Vendor: Jagex Ltd
- Date: 2026-06-15
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1343400/view/526504684363449789
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/runescape/releases/2026-06-15-digging-up-the-past-at-moonrise

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- **added** — Add new Archaeology Dig Site at Moonrise, an ancient First Age temple accessible after completing Secrets of Amberfell quest and reaching level 52 Archaeology
- **added** — Add new rewards available at the Moonrise Dig Site
- **changed** — Fix Avatar items to ensure none of the old Avatar skin is present on worn items
- **changed** — Continue addressing Avatar face and body proportion modifications based on community feedback

##### **Index:**

- [New Archaeology Dig Site: Moonrise](https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/a=13/digging-up-the-past-at-moonrise#digsite)

- [A message from Mod Stu](https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/a=13/digging-up-the-past-at-moonrise#stu)

- [A note about Tuesday's Maintenance](https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/a=13/digging-up-the-past-at-moonrise#maintenance)

- [Patch Notes](https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/a=13/digging-up-the-past-at-moonrise#patch)

- [Whats Happening in the Community](https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/a=13/digging-up-the-past-at-moonrise#community)

Community notes follow below.

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Avatar Latest News:**

Last week we released the long awaited Player Avatar update. On Wednesday we shared an update about where we're at and what we're focusing on. Today's patch update already includes a number of fixes and updates for the Avatar, but to keep you in the loop with our current focus for the project, here are our current priorities for the Player Avatar:

- Focus on fixing Critical Bugs and known issues

- Finish off the outstanding work to bring all items in line with the new Avatar. That includes ensuring none of the old Avatar skin is present on worn items.

- Consider which modifications to Avatar faces or body proportions are necessary and possible based on evolving community feedback.

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What's happening this week:**

- Come join Mod Yuey, Zura, Shiba, Pickle and DBarker as we unlock all the mysteries behind the new Moonrise Digsite in Havenhythe on Twitch! Tune in on June 16th at 17:00 BST.

- We've got a double-pack of news updates for you this week!

- Firstly we'll be previewing the Grand Exchange improvements on Wednesday the 17th.

- We will then also be sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the work that has been going into the API project - look out for this blog on Thursday the 18th.

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In Case You Missed It:**

- We shared news about the future [Full Transition towards Jagex Accounts](https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/the-full-transition-towards-jagex-accounts) for all players.

- We worked with [content creator "Silenced"](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ESxXb-paiswESGwFrAi_g) to preview todays [Moonrise Digsite release!](https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/uncovering-the-moonrise-dig-site)

- Mods Yuey, Ante, Bex along with special guest [@thepreztle](https://www.twitch.tv/thepreztle) took us through the history of the Player Avatar in [a special Avatar Launch Celebration Stream on Twitch.](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2793359920)

- We also shared an overview of the [latest RuneScape Marketplace news](https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/monthly-marketplace-chaos-and-destruction) for those of you who are interested in cosmetics.

Discover the history and journey of the RuneScape Avatar with Mod Yuey, Ante, Bex and special guest for a RuneSkill & Chat!

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JMod Replies on discussions worth highlighting:**

- [Mod Rat ratting out a Jmod](https://www.reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/1u077au/comment/oqim8u5/?context=3)

- [Mod Anvil on adding 4 customization slots.](https://www.reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/1u2yqo5/comment/or83qbe/)

- [Mod Anvil on future Linux support.](https://www.reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/1u3up7g/comment/or8duox/?context=3)

- [Mod Ryan by proxy of Mod Anvil on four additional customization slots.](https://www.reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/1u2yqo5/comment/or83qbe/?context=3)

- [Mod Anvil on what's going on with the Flaming Sword Enchantment.](https://www.reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/1u26a53/comment/or0e9ts/?context=3)

- [Mod Mohawk with a fun fact about hairstyle categorization.](https://www.reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/1u1qa9c/comment/oqtwds5/?context=3)

- [Mod Anvil on why certain cosmetic items are missing from the game.](https://www.reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/1u06tc5/comment/oqgvokv/?context=3)

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##### **Uncovering the Moonrise Dig Site**

On the cliffs above Amberfell’s forests stands Moonrise, an ancien

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