Updated

Less than two weeks after announcing RuneScape Reignited, developer Jagex has cancelled the project entirely following a furious backlash from the RuneScape community. Jagex admitted it 'missed the mark' with the initiative, though specific player grievances driving the reversal were tied to concerns about the project's direction and execution. The rapid reversal highlights how sensitive long-running MMO communities are to changes perceived as threatening legacy content, and marks an embarrassing stumble for Jagex just weeks after unveiling the plan.