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RuneScape dev apologises after RuneFest debut of an AI-generated six-fingered character: 'That's pretty hard to explain away'

Uh oh, here we go again.

RuneScape dev apologises after RuneFest debut of an AI-generated six-fingered character: 'That's pretty hard to explain away'
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Uh oh, here we go again.

What we know so far

Automatic note by LuaCat Games, built from what we know about the coverage (who reported it, how many sites, the story’s history) — not a translation or copy of the source.

This comes from PC Gamer, which does its own reporting — for now, it's the only coverage. In the 30 days before this one, 22 other RuneScape stories ran here.

Bottom line: Safe to take the main point — it's the fine detail that sometimes shifts later.

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Published
10/05/2026 13:14
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10/05/2026 14:12
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Timeline: RuneScape

What’s come out about RuneScape so far, newest first.

  1. RuneScape 4 is a new Unreal Engine MMO which reportedly grew out of a planned Dragonwilds expansion, though it's still a long way offRock Paper Shotgun · Expansion
  2. RuneScape creator Jagex in hot water over generative AI use in recent trailerEurogamer · Trailer
  3. Jagex anuncia RuneScape 4 e revela roadmap de RuneScape para 2027Adrenaline · Announcement
  4. RuneScape is getting a new character type that promises a fresh start, but existing players are wary of splitting the community upPC Gamer
  5. RuneScape Reignited launches 2 DecemberEurogamer · Release

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