Jagex Launcher

v 2.11.3

• Updated Dragonwilds page
• Various fixes and improvements

v 2.10.0

• Fixed RuneScape nav item hover text
• Various fixes and improvements

v 2.9.0

• Added Merch Store link
• Various fixes and improvements

v 2.8.0

• Fixed issue where membership button would show when selected character has active membership
• Fixed issue where Launcher would not remember last played game in certain circumstances

v 2.7.0

• Simplified RuneLite installation process

v 2.6.0

• Improved error messaging around connection issues

v 2.5.1

• Fixed issue with RuneScape installation path

v 2.5.0

• Added fix for rare game installation issue

v 2.4.0

• Launcher no longer detects legacy OSRS and RuneScape clients
• Fixed an issue where the play button starts RuneScape if the game was under maintenance
• Removed references to Premier Membership

v 2.3.0

• Simplified installation for RuneScape client
• Added improvements to RuneScape game page
• Security improvements

v 2.2.1

• Removed 'includes random items' from PEGI text for RuneScape

v 2.2.0

• Updated Jagex branding

v 2.1.0

• RuneScape standalone client now upgrades to be managed by the Launcher
• Improved performance when fetching characters for Jagex accounts
• Fixed issue where membership button would show when selected character has active membership

v 2.0.0

• Jagex Launcher can now be installed:
  • without admin rights on Windows
  • on multiple user profiles on the same machine on Windows
• RuneScape can now be installed without admin rights

v 1.15.2

• Animated banner performance improvements when idle or running in the background

v 1.15.1.0

• User interface fixes

v 1.15.0

• Added a new animated banner for the sailing update
• Added splash page banner to inform users of game updates

v 1.14.1

• Add ability to choose whether the launcher minimises to system tray or exits completely when closed (Windows only)
• Add ability to opt-in to tests of new launcher features before they release to everyone
• Fixed an issue with launcher uninstall

v 1.13.1

• Added more information about what data the Jagex Launcher stores
• Design improvements for settings modal
• Improvements to membership button link

v 1.12.0

• Game selection splash screen for new users of the launcher

v 1.11.2

• Optimised caching for improved performance
• Improved error messaging
• Updated character link copy
• Improved robustness of log in flow

v 1.10.0

• Optimised Launcher network requests for improved performance
• Support link in error message now opens in system browser

v 1.9.0

• Various fixes and improvements

v 1.8.0

• Added support for opening links from game banners.
• Fixed some issues with time zone calculation in membership buttons.

v 1.7.1

• Membership status bug fix.

v 1.7.0

• Membership status is now displayed under certain circumstances.

v 1.6.1

• Various fixes and improvements.

v 1.6.0

• RuneScape Game Time is now shown in the Launcher.
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v 1.5.0

• Various fixes and improvements.

v 1.4.0

• Fixed an issue where the login window duplicates in some cases.
• Fixed an issue where the settings file could revert to default in some cases.
• Changes to support upcoming Project Zanaris.
• Improved network performance.

v 1.2.0

• Jagex Launcher can inform you of important game status information.
• Fixes issues installing RuneScape dependencies.

v 1.1.2

• Updated launcher UI to feature news articles more clearly.
• Fixed an issue where missing game client files would result in an error on clicking Play.
• Installing a game now downloads the correct dependencies.
  • Removed DirectX for both RS + OSRS, and added Visual C++ Redistributable for OSRS.

v 1.0.0

• Moved release notes into Launcher settings.
• Launcher will no longer present an error message if self-update check fails.
• Error messages now show a link to the Jagex Launcher support centre.

v 0.34.1

• Various fixes and improvements.

v 0.34.0

• Various fixes and improvements.

v 0.33.0

• Various fixes and improvements.

v 0.32.0

• Various fixes and improvements.

v 0.31.1

• Various fixes and improvements.

v 0.31.0

• Updated UI for improved user experience.

v 0.30.1

• Updated various interfaces to match new design.
• Various fixes and improvements.

v 0.29.1

• Various fixes and improvements.

v 0.29.0

• The launcher has been redesigned to provide an improved user experience.
• The HDOS client can now be used to play Old School RuneScape. HDOS needs to be installed locally to be available as an option in the Game Client list.

v 0.28.0

• The New Official Client is now considered the standard client, and is added to the launcher.
• The Java Client is now considered the Legacy Java Client and will not receive enhanced client improvements.
  • It is no longer offered through the launcher and will only show up in the client list when manually downloaded and installed.

v 0.27.0

• New & improved navigation bar.
• Resolved an issue where an account was logged out if the launcher was unable to contact the login system while trying to launch a game.
• Resolved an issue where the Play button does nothing if the account last used to play a game is no longer logged in.
• The launcher will now generate log files which can be used to assist in diagnosing problems.

v 0.26.0

• Character name is now displayed on welcome screen in RuneScape and Old School game clients.
• Jagex Account Name is now displayed in the Launcher.
• Improved UI for players logged in with a Jagex Account.
• Newly added characters will now correctly appear in character select dropdown.

v 0.25.4

• Resolved an issue that forced some users to have to log in twice.

v 0.25.2

• Resolved an issue that prevented the last used character being remembered for some users.
• Resolved an issue where macOS users may have been unable to download Old School RuneScape.
• Ensured that the log in window is always displayed after an account is logged out externally (eg, when account settings are changed).

v 0.25.0

• Preparations for Jagex accounts, ahead of their introduction in early 2023.

v 0.24.0

• Improved messaging when adding additional accounts to launcher.
• Resolved an issue that prevented launcher updates on macOS Ventura. If you still have this issue, see this support article for a permanent fix.
• Various security improvements.

v 0.23.1

• Multiple account support:
  • Additional RuneScape accounts can be added by pressing the Manage Accounts button.
  • A maximum of 10 accounts can be added to the launcher.
  • Accounts can be selected using the menu near the Play button and used to play RuneScape or Old School.
  • The launcher will remember which account was last used and pre-select it from the list.
• Resolved an issue that caused game installations to fail if free disk space could not be calculated.

v 0.22.0

• The launcher's embedded web technology has been updated to a new major version, bringing significant security and performance improvements.
• Resolved an issue that caused some users to become stuck in a CAPTCHA loop.

• Made available in an open beta for macOS.

• Links to the account settings and rules of RuneScape removed from the Settings interface.

v 0.21.0

• The account logged in to the launcher is now listed in the settings menu.
• Refined wording used throughout the launcher in preparation for supporting multiple accounts.
• Resolved an issue that could cause the launcher icon to be displayed at an incorrect size.
• Resolved an issue that prevented games being launched immediately after installation.

v 0.19.0

• Preparation for multiple accounts:
  • Refined login experience.
  • Behind-the-scenes changes in preparation for supporting multiple accounts.
• Resolved an issue that caused some game launch attempts to fail.
• Resolved an issue that forced some users to have to log in twice.

• Link to the support page added to the Settings interface.

v 0.18.0

• Interface improvements:
  • Refreshed the settings interface in preparation for supporting multiple accounts.
  • Streamlined the top-level menu.
• Resolved multiple issues to facilitate upcoming macOS support.

v 0.17.2

• Resolved an issue that caused the launcher to forget last played game, client, or other settings.

v 0.17.1

• Increased the scope of RuneLite detection to include installations prior to August 2019.
• Various stability improvements.

• New user interfaces for launching the clients.

v 0.16.1

• RuneLite Integration:
  • Added the ability to choose which game client is used to play Old School RuneScape. You can now choose between the Official Java Client and RuneLite.

v 0.15.0

• Optimised Launcher self-update:
  • Reduced the amount of content downloaded during a Launcher self-update by 80%. This will take effect from the next release.
• When failing to launch the game, more context will be given as to why the game cannot be launched, and provide advice on how to resolve the issue.

v 0.14.0

• Release notes:
  • Added a link to the release notes in the Settings menu.

v 0.13.0 - Open Beta Launch

• Made available in an open beta for Windows with the following features:
  • Automatic game login:
    • Stores account credentials and enables logging in to RuneScape and Old School RuneScape without re-entering them.
  • Game detection and installation:
    • Detects existing installations for both games, and enables installing them if they are not found.
  • Links and latest news:
    • Shows various internet links: shop pages for both games, main websites for both games, latest four news articles for both games, list of news articles for both games, feedback form for the launcher, Account settings, Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, EULA, Cookies Policy, and Rules of RuneScape.
  • Run on startup:
    • Enables toggling of running the launcher automatically upon starting up the operating system.
  • Multi-language support:
    • Enables selecting the launcher's language between English, German, French, and Portuguese.