2016

2016 was the 17^th anniversary of the formation of Jagex, and the 15^th anniversary of the release of RuneScape.

Titles in bold indicate a game update.

December

Date	Update
29 December	Celebration Lamps - +10% XP for Everyone
28 December	Dev Diaries: Bank Rework Episode 1
26 December	January Sale - Starts Early – Today!
23 December	Merry Christmas from Mod Osborne
19 December	Patch Notes (19 December 2016)
19 December	Sliske's Endgame - Frostworld Part 2
16 December	Sliske's Endgame Trailer
13 December	Sliske's Labyrinth - Win Premier Club Membership
12 December	Patch Notes (12 December 2016)
12 December	Silver Jewellery - Get Ready for Sliske's Endgame
9 December	BTS Video - Christmas in RuneScape
9 December	Bank Rework - Dev Blog
8 December	Blog - Bank Rework - Design Document
5 December	Patch Notes (5 December 2016)
5 December	Frostworld - Christmas Quest Part 1
2 December	Behind the Scenes - December 2016

November

Date	Update
30 November	Advent Calendar - Winter Weekends
30 November	Dev Diary 4 – Mining & Smithing – How will it feel to mine
29 November	Winter Sweepstake: Win a Razer Gaming Laptop
28 November	Patch Notes (28 November 2016)
28 November	Premier Club - Buy Now (2016)
25 November	JMods Pronounce... Part 2
25 November	Merch Store: Black Friday Sale & New Products
23 November	Treasure Hunter - Rainbow's End
22 November	Premier Club Pricing - 30% Off 12 Months
21 November	Children of Mah - Nautilus Pack - Thanksgiving
21 November	Patch Notes (21 November 2016)
18 November	Children of Mah Trailer
16 November	Revenge of the Giant Mimic
16 November	Dev Diaries: Episode 3 – Mining and Smithing Rework – Profit
14 November	Patch Notes (14 November 2016)
14 November	Bounty Hunter Returns - Gemstone Golem & Rune Ethereal Outfits through Skilling
11 November	BTS Video – Children of Mah
9 November	Treasure Hunter - Smouldering Lamps (November 2016)
8 November	Celebration of Fire Finale – Fallen Nihil
7 November	Patch Notes (7 November 2016)
7 November	The Empty Throne Room - Children of Mah Pre-Release Skilling
4 November	November 2016 - The Month Ahead
2 November	Treasure Hunter - Celebration of Fire (2016)
2 November	Dev Diaries: Episode 2 – Mining and Smithing Rework – Tiering

October

Date	Update
31 October	Patch Notes (31 October 2016)
	Solomon's Store November Deals
	Patch Week - Bounty Hunter Postponed
28 October	BTS Video - Bounty Hunter
26 October	Treasure Hunter - Walk Like a Zombie - Zombie Outfit
25 October	Christmas Jumper - Limited Stock - Pre-Order Now!
24 October	Patch Notes (24 October 2016)
24 October	Halloween 2016
21 October	BTS - Halloween 2016
20 October	Chronicle: Trials of Radimus – New Single-Player Campaign
19 October	Treasure Hunter - Attack of the Zombie Sprouts
19 October	Dev Diaries: Episode 1 – Mining & Smithing Rework
17 October	Patch Notes (17 October 2016)
	Solomon's Store - Spider RuneCoin Items - Privateer Set
	Patch Week - Ironman Outfits - Halloween Short-Story Competition
14 October	BTS - Ironman Mode Birthday Celebration
13 October	Happy Birthday, Ironman Mode – get two weeks of free membership
11 October	Treasure Hunter - Gorajan Trailblazer Outfit
10 October	Patch Notes (10 October 2016)
10 October	The Arc – Chapter 2
7 October	The Arc Chapter 2 - Preview Trailer
5 October	Treasure Hunter – Prismania Plus
3 October	Patch Notes (3 October 2016)
3 October	Customer Support Week – Level Up Your Account Security & Earn Rewards

September

Date	Update
30 September	Behind the Scenes - October (2016)
30 September	Solomon's Store – October's Update - Crystal Peacock Weapons - October Free Item
29 September	Clan Cup - Begins October 10th – Register Now!
28 September	Treasure Hunter - Sunfury Armour
26 September	Patch Notes (26 September 2016)
26 September	Deathmatch - Tales of Nomad - Currency Pouch - Fae Weapons
23 September	BTS - Tales of Nomad & Deathmatch - Double XP Weekend is live!
22 September	Double XP Weekend Top Tips
21 September	Treasure Hunter - Time to Train (September 2016)
21 September	RuneScape Reveals Recap & Survey
19 September	Patch Notes (19 September 2016)
19 September	Dagannoth Kings & Wilderness Dungeon Reworks - Double XP Weekend - Invention Fix
17 September	RuneScape 2017 Reveals
17 September	Watch RuneFest 16 Now! - Stream Schedule
16 September	Tune in to the RuneFest Stream Tomorrow
14 September	Treasure Hunter - Harvest Festival
12 September	Patch Notes (12 September 2016)
12 September	Win 250 Million Gold - Combat Changes for Bosses - Gossamer Outfit
9 September	BTS - RuneFest 2016 - 250 Million Accounts Approaches
7 September	Treasure Hunter - Beyond the Arc
6 September	Blog - Anti-Walk & Debuffs Dev Blog
5 September	Solomon's General Store - September's Update
	Patch Notes (5 September 2016)
	Invention & Mining Update – Augmentable Pickaxe, New Perks & Blueprints!
2 September	Behind the Scenes: The Month Ahead – September
1 September	RuneScape: Idle Adventures – Early Access – Come & Play for Free!

August

Date	Update
31 August	Treasure Hunter - Wonderbar
30 August	Patch Notes (30 August 2016)
30 August	Crablet Plunder - Catherby & White Wolf Mountain Rework - Crystal Peacock Armour
26 August	BTS - Crablet Plunder, Catherby & White Wolf Mountain Rework - Golden Gnomes
24 August	Treasure Hunter - Clairvoyance
23 August	Double XP Weekend is Coming - 23rd September
22 August	Maintenance - August 23rd, 08:00-17:00 Game Time
	Patch Notes (22 August 2016)
	Skill Pets
19 August	Video - RuneFest 2016 - Last Few Tickets!
19 August	BTS - Skilling Pets - Postcard Competition
17 August	Treasure Hunter - Beach Party
17 August	Eastern Lands Trailer - Thank You
16 August	Win a real-life Inferno Adze!
15 August	Patch Notes (15 August 2016)
15 August	The Beach - Daily Treasure Map Rewards - Satyr Outfit
12 August	BTS - The Beach 2016
10 August	Treasure Hunter - Build A Beach
8 August	Patch Notes (8 August 2016)
	Wilderness Improvements & Task Set
	Merch Store - 33% Off Clearance Items
5 August	BTS - Wilderness Task Set - RuneFest 2016 Stage Times
3 August	Treasure Hunter - Summer Sizzler
1 August	Patch Notes (1 August 2016)
1 August	Patch Week - Extra Daily Keys - Crystal Peacock Pet - RuneFest Reveals

July

Date	Update
29 July	Month Ahead – August 2016
	Solomon's General Store - August's Updates
	Mining & Smithing Rework Postponed
28 July	Solomon's Store - Shadow Dragoon Outfit - LAST CHANCE
28 July	RuneFest 2016 - Golden Gnome Awards
27 July	Treasure Hunter - Hearts of Fire (July 2016)
25 July	Patch Notes (25 July 2016)
25 July	The Arc & Uncharted Isles - Invention XP - Flourishing Fairy Outfit
22 July	Trailer - The Arc Islands - coming Monday 25th July
21 July	Design Doc - Bounty Hunter & Deathmatch PvP
20 July	Treasure Hunter - Agility & Hunter Dummies
19 July	Dev Blog - The Arc – Economy
18 July	Patch Notes (18 July 2016)
18 July	Patch Week - Shadow Dragoon Outfit
15 July	Behind the Scenes: The Arc - New T-Shirts
13 July	Treasure Hunter - Boat to the Arc Event
13 July	Chronicle - Morvran the Slayer Master - Now Live
12 July	WIN - a life-sized Arc weapon by designing your own Arc island!
11 July	Patch Notes (11 July 2016)
11 July	Port Sarim Invasion - Eastern Lands Crew Miniquest - Telos Change
8 July	BTS - Port Sarim Invasion
6 July	Treasure Hunter - Meteor Storm (July 2016)
4 July	4th July Event - Vic the Trader is Back! - Patch Notes
4 July	Patch Notes (4 July 2016)
1 July	RuneFest 2016 – 17th September - Get Your Tickets - Eastern Lands Theme
1 July	Behind the Scenes - July 2016

June

Date	Update
30 June	Solomon's General Store - July's Updates
30 June	Dev Blog - Animating Spirit Dragons
29 June	Treasure Hunter - Advanced Pulse Cores
27 June	Patch Notes (27 June 2016)
27 June	Telos – RuneScape's Toughest Boss - Manticore Weapons - Telos Contest
24 June	Telos Trailer - Developer Q&A - Weekly Deals
22 June	Treasure Hunter - Armour of Seasons
20 June	Patch Notes (20 June 2016)
20 June	Gower Quest - Get Ready For Telos
17 June	BTS - Telos – upcoming new boss
16 June	Play RuneScape Idle Adventures Early! - Visit us on Steam
15 June	Treasure Hunter - Dragon Chests
14 June	Dev Blog - The Arc - Narrative
13 June	Patch Notes (13 June 2016)
13 June	Ninja Fixes to Invention - Live Stream Info - Other News
10 June	Gower Quest Trailer - GoalsForGains - Weekly Deals
8 June	Treasure Hunter - Elite Skilling Outfit Bonanza!
6 June	Patch Notes (6 June 2016)
6 June	Falador Massacre - 10 Year Anniversary Event - World 111
3 June	BTS - Gower Quest - Summer Summit Videos
3 June	RuneScape 2017 Survey - Now Live
1 June	Treasure Hunter - Gemerator
1 June	WIN a Gaming Laptop & Life-Sized Dragon Claws!

May

Date	Update
31 May	Patch Notes (31 May 2016)
	Dev Blog - The Uncharted Isles
	PvP Duelling Anywhere - Summer HiScores - Summer Sweepstakes
28 May	Behind the Scenes – June 2016
	Summer Summit - Watch Now
	Summer Special Offer – Get it Now! - New HiScores
27 May	Summer Summit - Today 28/05! - Dev Q&A - Last May Weekend
26 May	Chronicle: RuneScape Legends - Full Release – Play Now!
25 May	Treasure Hunter - Lava Lanterns
24 May	Summer Summit - Live Stream Schedule – Saturday 28th May
23 May	Patch Notes (23 May 2016)
23 May	New Quest – Kindred Spirits - Void Knights Rework
20 May	Kindred Spirits Trailer - Podcast – Guthix Lore
18 May	Maintenance - 09:00-10:00 UTC, 19th May
	Treasure Hunter - Bonus Chests – double or triple prizes!
	RuneLabs Closing – 28th May
17 May	Dev Blog - Welcome to the Arc
16 May	Patch Notes (16 May 2016)
	Pack Yak Plushie Pre-Order!
	Invention Tech Trees Update - New Devices - Griffon Outfit
13 May	BTS - Kindred Spirits - Invention Tech Trees
12 May	Chronicle Steam Launch - 26th May - Free Card Packs – play now
11 May	Treasure Hunter - Invention Preparation Promotion - Protean Memories
10 May	Summer Summit Live Stream - Big Reveals – 28th May
9 May	Patch Notes (9 May 2016)
9 May	Boss Pet Overrides - God Wars Dungeon 2 Improvements
6 May	BTS - Mega May & Boss Pet Overrides
4 May	RuneLabs - Your Ideas for 2017
4 May	Treasure Hunter - Camouflage Thieving Sets
3 May	Patch Notes (3 May 2016)
3 May	Mega May - Meg's Cases - May Weekends - Port Boosts

April

Date	Update
29 April	Behind the Scenes - May 2016
27 April	Treasure Hunter - Smouldering Lamps Return
25 April	Patch Notes (25 April 2016)
25 April	New Quest - River of Blood - Vampyre Series Conclusion
22 April	River of Blood Trailer - Podcast - Art Showcase
20 April	Treasure Hunter - Vampyre Hunter Outfit & Amulet
19 April	WIN – Membership & an IRL Crystal Halberd - NXT Screenshot
18 April	Patch Notes (18 April 2016)
	NXT - Load Issues - Update
	NXT – New Game Client - Now Live for Everyone
15 April	BTS - Vampyre Lore Recap - Pre-Download NXT
13 April	Treasure Hunter - Metallic & Chromatic Dragon Trinkets
11 April	Morytania Madness - Plushies - Myreque Memorial
11 April	Patch Notes (11 April 2016)
8 April	BTS Video - Morytania Madness - River of Blood
6 April	Treasure Hunter- Runecrafting & Summoning Rifts- Cosmetic Wings
6 April	RuneScape Idle Adventures - Get Closed Beta Access!
5 April	Dev Blog - NXT's Road to Release
4 April	Patch Notes (4 April 2016)
4 April	Patches - Terrorbird Mounts - Navigator Outfits
1 April	Behind the Scenes - April 2016
1 April	BTS April 2016

March

Date	Update
30 March	Treasure Hunter - Rare Refresh
29 March	God Wars Dungeon 2
	Loyalty Point Changes - 50% off through April
	Patch Notes (29 March 2016)
24 March	God Wars Dungeon 2 – Official Trailer - God T-Shirts
23 March	Treasure Hunter - Flight of the Butterflies
23 March	Chronicle: RuneScape Legends - Open Beta - Play Now!
22 March	Dev Blog - NXT - Future Updates
21 March	Patch Notes (21 March 2016)
21 March	Sliske & the Chocolate Factory - Chronicle Open Beta Celebration - Rogue Outfits
18 March	BTS Video - God Wars Dungeon 2
18 March	NXT Closed Beta Weekend
16 March	Treasure Hunter - Heart of Gielinor: Encampment
15 March	Dev Blog - NXT - Latest Fixes
14 March	Patch Notes (14 March 2016)
14 March	Invention Skilling Update - God Wars Dungeon 2 Community Event
11 March	BTS Video - Heart of Gielinor: Encampment - Easter 2016
11 March	NXT Beta Weekend - More Players Invited!
9 March	Treasure Hunter - Nimble and Fletcher's Outfits
7 March	Patch Notes (7 March 2016)
7 March	Tales of the God Wars - Preview God Wars Dungeon 2
4 March	BTS Video - Tales of the God Wars
4 March	NXT Closed Beta Weekend - 18th March 12:00 UTC
2 March	Treasure Hunter - Prismania Plus
1 March	GameBlast16 - Thank You!

February

Date	Update
29 February	Patch Notes (29 February 2016)
29 February	Free To Play Extravaganza - Prismania - Mammoth Outfits
26 February	Behind the Scenes - March 2016
26 February	GameBlast16 & Double XP now live!
24 February	Treasure Hunter - Time to Train (February 2016)
24 February	GameBlast16 Charity Auction – live now!
23 February	Dev Blog - NXT - Gielinor in a New Light
23 February	RuneLabs - Design More of the Eastern Lands
22 February	Patch Notes (22 February 2016)
22 February	RuneMetrics - God Book Improvements - Invention Update
19 February	BTS Video - GameBlast16, Double XP and RuneMetrics
19 February	First NXT Closed Beta Weekend - Friday at 12:00 UTC
17 February	Chronicle: RuneScape Legends - Open Beta 23rd March
	Treasure Hunter - The Mimic Rises
	RuneScape: Idle Adventures - Coming Spring 2016
16 February	Dev Blog - NXT - Platforms for RuneScape
15 February	Patch Notes (15 February 2016)
15 February	New Quest - Nomad's Elegy - Sliske's Countdown Begins
12 February	BTS Video - Nomad's Elegy
10 February	Treasure Hunter - Valentine's 2016
9 February	Dev Blog - Taking a Load Off
8 February	NXT Closed Beta Weekend - 19th February
	Patch Notes (8 February 2016)
	Sliske's Scoreboard - Weekly D&D
5 February	BTS Video - Sliske's Scoreboard
4 February	RuneLabs Reminder - Vote for Eastern Lands Content
3 February	Treasure Hunter - Zodiac Training
2 February	Dev Blog - NXT - Can I Run It?
1 February	Patch Notes (1 February 2016)
1 February	Zodiac Training Event - Invention Cosmetics

January

Date	Update
29 January	Behind the Scenes - February 2016
29 January	Premier Club Last Chance - Bonus NXT Beta Access
28 January	GameBlast16 & Double XP - Coming 26th February
27 January	Treasure Hunter - Grotesque Armours
27 January	Invention Update - Some Immediate Changes
26 January	Dev Blog - Dealing with Draw Distance
25 January	Patch Notes (25 January 2016)
25 January	New Skill - Invention
22 January	BTS Video - Helpful Tips for Invention
20 January	Treasure Hunter - Meteor Storm
19 January	Win a life-sized Darklight!
18 January	Patch Notes (18 January 2016)
	New Game Client - Closed Beta Weekends
	Hati, Sköll & Fenrir - Vic the Trader Returns - Blood Dyes
15 January	BTS Video - Hati, Skoll and Fenrir - Blood Dyes
15 January	The 15 Day Sale
13 January	Treasure Hunter - Loot Piñatas
11 January	Patch Notes (11 January 2016)
11 January	Return to RuneScape Classic - 15th Anniversary Celebrations
8 January	BTS Video - 15th Birthday - RuneScape Classic
8 January	Winter Weekend 6 - Invention Prep
6 January	Treasure Hunter - Dragon Chests 2
6 January	WIN a seat at our documentary premiere
4 January	Patch Notes (4 January 2016)
4 January	15 Year Anniversary Celebrations!
1 January	Winter Weekends 5 - Mazcab and Raiding

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