2001

Events that happened in 2001...

January

 * 4 January: RuneScape is launched on Thursday.
 * 28 January: Vampire Slayer quest is released.
 * 16 February: Imp Catcher quest is released.
 * 28 February: Prince Ali Rescue quest is released.

April

 * 6 April: The Kingdom of Asgarnia is opened on Friday.

May

 * 8 May: Goblin Diplomacy quest is released. Making jewellery and pottery is introduced. 3rd server is added.
 * 24 May:
 * Good Magic and Evil magic is converted into Magic skill.
 * Jagex removed pop-up windows from their website.
 * 26 May: Jagex updated prayers so they last 50% longer.

June

 * 11 June:
 * Fishing skill is introduced. More other food items are also available.
 * Karamja with Pirate's Treasure quest is released.
 * 23 June: Tailoring is intruduced to Crafting skill.

July

 * 12 July: The Black Hole Experience, which requires the now discontinued Disk of Returning to exit, and the Monastery (Prayer guild) is opened on Thursday.
 * 29 July: The Bank of RuneScape is updated on Sunday, so players are able to store items instead of just coins. Runite weapons and armour are also released on this date.

August

 * 13 August: The Wilderness is released on Monday. A new non-player character named Oziach, who would later play a role in the Dragon Slayer quest, is also released.

September

 * 23 September: The Dragon Slayer Quest and Rune Platebody are released on this day.

October

 * 31 October: 2001 Hallowe'en event, in which pumpkins are dropped, this marked the first holiday event

December

 * December 9: The Draynor Village Market, certificates, Black Weapons, Defence and Attack requirements to wield weapons and armour, and Capes are released on Sunday.
 * 25 December: Christmas crackers, which contain Party hats, are dropped on Christmas Day, Tuesday.