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Hosts: Shane, Pyrnassius, and Zant Auras are removed from RuneScape with their boosts and buffs spread through the game. Aspects raise more questions than answers as they simply do not feel right. Should they even exist at all? Also, a preview of upcoming rendering updates. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:55:27

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, Dave, and Pyrnassius Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts is just a few days away and the theorycrafting has begun. Hard choices have been made but it’s clear that the theorycrafting is far from over. Regions, relics, and impactful pacts shape the path of Leagues VI. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 3:28:38

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones Havenhythe’s quests ground RuneScape’s story and get us hooked. Lore and exploration have us theorizing where the Sanguine storyline goes. What role do Colossi, Erebus, and the First Age play? Also, crabs, the Blooming Burrow, and Dowdun Reach. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:35:18

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones Havenhythe drops as RuneScape’s newest expansion. Havenhythe is a new starting experience but what does it have for veteran RuneScape players? We discuss 110 Hunter, Masterwork ranged, combat, and new skilling attractions. Also, the philosophy of the POH. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:06:54

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Thaxy, and Xurdones RuneScape’s DailyScape Overhaul arrives with surprises including the survival of daily challenges and sinkholes. Are daily challenges remaining in-game a problem? We discuss that and our relief with reducing dailies, shop runs, and time-locked gameplay. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:56:18

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Zant Membership prices increase and grandfather rates largely disappear. With Treasure Hunter removed some increase was inevitable but do these changes go one step too far for RuneScape’s core base? Also, Dungeoneering remastered and combat patch notes. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:39:35

Hosts: Shane, Bears, Lemon, and Pyrnassius RuneScape’s Combat Style Modernisation is here increasing power and lowering the barrier to entry. We discuss whether it’s too much power creep, skill expression has been lost, and if the update accomplishes its goals. Also, feedback on the Aura Overhaul. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:21:29

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius Auras are being removed from RuneScape. Some of their effects are being transferred but where they land raises more questions. Should auras just be removed entirely? Also, Premier membership pruning and Grand Exchange changes. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:25:27

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Avernic, and Pyrnassius Thieving just got hit hard. RuneScape’s rebalance slashed AFK time and the community reacted fast. Days later Jagex responded and the feedback loop actually worked. What changed and what should players expect next? We nail down AFK expectations. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:36:54

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Bears, and Lemon The impending removal of DailyScape rips off the band-aid. Does removing dailies fix long standing issues or do more issues appear? Early game re-balancing answers some of these questions. We also finally look at the combat beta. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:35:04

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, Lemon, and Xurdones Princess and the Pauper restores the promise of standalone quests with man’s best friend. The Road to Restoration beckons for deep and insightful discussions with the first glimpse of the direction RuneScape could take in the new era. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:38:47

Hosts: Shane and Cireon In a turn of events flipping endgame and beginner content on its head we discuss the Old School 2026 Roadmap. Deadman and Leagues reign supreme but cows, Sailing, and the impending arrival of Vampyrium and the Guthixian Archives fill out the year. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 2:16:19

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius RuneScape Ahead presents the 2026 roadmap. Treasure Hunter is gone, RuneScape is rebranded and the starting areas are graphically reworked. We learn more about integrity, Havenhythe, and 120 Construction. Can the Road to Restoration save RuneScape? For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:36:22

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius Treasure Hunter winds down as keys are no longer sold, Premier’s value becomes questionable, and the end of the MTX era is in sight. Default settings for new players arrive and we share our progress on Inverted Skill Capes. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:06:49

Hosts: Shane, Bears, and Thaxy RuneScape turns 25 with a trip down memory lane and the return of inverted skill capes. With shiny capes and 25 years of stories we turn the page to 2026 with the Ranged combat beta. We lean into Ranged’s new identity with vibes based beta testing. For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode. Duration: 1:35:35