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The Player Avatar Beta is live giving us the first look at RuneScape’s new avatar. Does the new avatar bridge the gap between RuneScape’s past and 2026 vision? We evaluate faces, bodies, and outfits. Also, a preview of the Dungeoneering remaster. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) […]

RuneScape returns to squares with another round of visual decluttering. Discussions begin on the mid-game re-balance but what actually is the mid-game? Can it be fixed by simply changing numbers? Also our thoughts on Agility, Herblore, and Slayer. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at […]

GameJam QoL brings changes to enrage, portals, and the rune pouch including rollbacks. The quarterly survey check-in raises and answers questions about the Road to Restoration and what players are excited for. Also, a Leagues skilling update. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) […]

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? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game […]

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. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show […]

2025 comes to a close with the traditional RSBANDBUpdate! clip show. Clips include outtakes, misunderstandings, internet culture, pre-show and post-show tangents, and a collection of tentpoles. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on X @rsbandb, Join our Discord: rsbandb.com/discord A Special Thanks to Our Patreon Supporters Álvaro […]

With 2025 in the rearview mirror the demise of Treasure Hunter reigns supreme. Thieving, Runecrafting, and Crafting all received expansion level updates. Also Amascut, combat achievements, and Leagues: Catalyst were 2025’s tentpole updates. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us […]

The year ends strong with a surprise Ranged beta, we have our first look. Dragonwilds launches the Fellhollow update bringing new lands, new crafting materials, mounts, and the Farming skill. It’s RuneScape your way. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow […]

Flesh-hatcher Mhekarnahz drops into the Wilderness as a modern starting boss. We discuss its mechanics, rewards, and what it can teach to new PvMers. With discussion on accuracy, ranged, and a dragon harpoon. Also, the Christmas Cold Front. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at […]

Sailing launches as Old School’s first new skill. We give it the full new skill treatment covering core training methods, XP changes, combat, and exploration. Has Sailing redefined utility skills? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Full Transcript) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on X @rsbandb, Join […]

Thieving goes to 120 with Heists, supercharged pickpocketing, and a blueprint for future skill expansions. Stealth, electrocution, and siege engines play a role in some of the best Thieving XP while reward offerings are accessible and grand. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Transcript) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]

Lumbridge resets itself to its 2012 state bringing questions about the demise of the Sixth Age. Lumbridge has been updated to be cleaner and restored to its roots as our familiar home. Also, Lunar Isle is updated and it steals the show. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Transcript) Join […]

A path emerges to a new era for RuneScape starting in January 2026. Removing Treasure Hunter is just the tip of the iceberg as we learn about The Integrity Era. Changes to DailyScape, skilling, combat, and visual identity are all on the table. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Transcript) […]

Leagues Catalyst is winding down and we take stock of our success and what we learnt. Training skills without training them, re-evaluating progression, and what RuneScape’s endgame is leads to a shocking discussion. Is the mid-game actually good? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes | Transcript) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]