RuneScape veterans may not need a second subscription to try Reignited after all. Jagex is exploring a way to "Reignite" an existing character under the player's current Membership while keeping it connected to the veteran version. The design goal would let the player switch between both states of the same character.

This is not a revised rulebook yet. In its October 9 update, the studio described these points as early directions for discussion. Some have not passed technical feasibility checks.

Nothing here is guaranteed.

Veteran rewards could follow a Reignited character

Jagex wants veteran status to come with an exclusive reward set that future players cannot earn. One example is a special cosmetic Max Cape. If an owner chooses to Reignite, those rewards could follow the character.

The studio is also looking at carrying over non-gameplay items and unlocks. Its examples include cosmetics, bank spaces, holiday rewards, prestigious titles and skill pets. The exact restrictions and full list have not been announced.

Another possible concession concerns Reignited-only worlds. Jagex is discussing how long they should remain available after launch and could remove them from the plan entirely. Reignited characters would still keep a separate economy and progression if both character types shared the same worlds.

Cross-character play may open after the launch race

Restrictions on play between Reignited and non-Reignited characters could also loosen after launch. Jagex has not given a date. Its current marker is after the new economy has settled and the world-first achievements have been claimed, preserving the initial competition before opening more group options.

The studio answered concerns about splitting the population with an unusual audience figure. It says RuneScape has hundreds of thousands of Members, excluding Old School RuneScape players who only visit occasionally. Jagex also acknowledged that the game has been on a slight decline for a long time.

Reignited is still listed in the MMOHUB RuneScape catalog for December 2. RuneScape is free to play on PC and mobile. We covered the original Reignited setup and the separate Unreal Engine MMORPG in our previous report. The open question now is which concessions survive technical review and become launch rules.