RuneScape Account Migration Begins November 17, 2026, as Jagex Adds Mac Launcher

RuneScape players with legacy accounts have a firm date to plan around: Jagex says the one-time move to Jagex Accounts is scheduled to begin November 17, 2026. The studio is also preparing a launcher for Macs with Apple silicon, expected by the end of this month. Together, the changes put account access and desktop support at the center of Jagex’s latest backend update.

Legacy accounts face a one-time move

Jagex had told players earlier this year that it intended to complete the wider migration later in 2026. Its latest update puts a specific day on that plan: November 17. From then, all legacy accounts will need to make the one-time transition to Jagex Accounts, the studio’s developers said.

The change affects account access across Jagex’s games, so players who still use legacy credentials should treat the date as a practical deadline and check the migration details before the switch. The source doesn’t spell out a step-by-step process or describe what happens to accounts that haven’t moved by that date, so those specifics remain questions for Jagex’s guidance.

One concrete part of the plan is the character allowance: each account will receive 50 character slots in total to support the transition. That figure gives players a sense of the capacity Jagex is setting aside as it brings legacy accounts into the newer system. For players with multiple characters, the useful next check will be how those slots are organized and managed once the move is underway.

Jagex also says a launcher for macOS on Apple silicon is due by the end of this month. That matters to Mac players who want a launcher built for the hardware in newer Apple computers. The update doesn’t provide a precise release day or further feature details, but it gives those players a near-term window to watch.

More updates from across online games

Elder Scrolls Online has opened the second season of Tamriel Tomes, with rewards available through January 27 for the full season. The season’s rewards include currencies, items, and collectibles, with options in both the free and premium versions. The theme points toward monster hunting, giving players a seasonal set of goals and rewards to pursue over the event period.

Ultima Online has made a beta build of its Classic Client Renderer upgrade available for testing. The renderer update gives players a chance to try the client changes while they’re still in beta. That makes player testing part of the update’s current stage, though the source doesn’t specify which visual or performance changes are included.

Trove is holding a Halloween costume contest through its community channel. Five entries will receive 1,000 credits each. For players already taking part in the seasonal festivities, the contest adds a creative community activity alongside the game’s usual play.

SWTOR has shared the objectives for its current Galactic Seasons 11 run. Players can review the season objectives to see what the run asks them to complete and decide which goals fit their play schedule.

Ace Combat 8 has acknowledged multiplayer problems, including poor matchmaking, and says a patch is in development. The studio’s note about the issues and planned patch gives affected players a clear indication that the team is working on a fix, though no patch date is provided in the source.

World of Warcraft players can already buy Halloween decorations from neighborhood vendors. The early arrival of the decorations gives players a head start on seasonal home decorating before the expected festivities are further along.

PUBG Battlegrounds has released Patch 43.2 alongside Dawnbreakers of Rondo. The update details cover the named release, giving players a place to check what has arrived with the patch.

The Finals is also featured in this week’s update roundup, with a short video segment introducing its prime-time theme. The source doesn’t include further details about the segment, so players looking for specifics will need to follow the game’s own channels.

Across these updates, the clearest date-driven change is Jagex’s November 17 account migration, while the Mac launcher adds a separate near-term milestone for RuneScape players. The other items span seasonal rewards, client testing, matchmaking fixes, and new patches—useful reminders that the practical details to watch are availability windows, platform support, and what each update changes for players.

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