Hidden updates

Hidden updates are updates which are not mentioned in the RuneScape news or the official forums. Jagex used to add many small updates and bug fixes which were too trivial to announce; they now include most of their updates in the sticky of the Recent Updates forum. However, there are still some updates which are not included in the Patch Notes for various reasons. Hidden updates that occur separately from major updates can sometimes also be recognised due to the build changing, which can be found in the Developer's Console.

This page lists hidden updates for 2024.

March

 * 26 March
 * Trees around Gielinor have been updated with an Easter thematic.
 * 19 March
 * The ground textures and trees on Braindeath Island were updated.
 * Rock Island Prison was graphically updated.
 * Popup messages have been added under certain circumstances, such as "You can't do that while stunned."
 * 12 March
 * Tutorial Island returned as part of an for new accounts.
 * Standard log fires have been graphically updated.
 * The Hooded pirate has been added, as part of the Lovingly Crafted achievement.

February

 * 26 February
 * The spa pools now have buff icons.
 * 12 February
 * The algorithm that shuffles puzzle box puzzles has been updated, increasing the average number of moves required for completion.
 * Event noticeboards are back, displaying Zodiac Festival.

January

 * 22 January
 * Auras can now be reset infinitely using reaper points from Death's Store.
 * Tackle box interface has been updated.
 * 8 January
 * The ground texture in the Grand Exchange area has been updated.
 * 3 January
 * Shining prismatic stars and Shining prismatic lamps are released; replacing Prismatic fallen star and lamps during Prismania