Jagex Accounts Will Be Required for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape in November 2026

Jagex has put a date on its full account migration: Jagex Accounts will become mandatory for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape on November 17, 2026. After that date, anyone still using a legacy account won’t be able to log in until they complete the upgrade.

The migration is a one-time process using the player’s current username or login email and password. Jagex says characters and accounts won’t be deleted if players miss the deadline, but they’ll be prompted to upgrade before they can play again.

Players who log in through Steam, Apple, Google, or Game Center don’t need to change anything for normal login. There is a catch, though: a Jagex Account will be required if they want to use the Jagex Launcher or access some account-related website features, including Support.

Jagex is also raising the character limit for Jagex Accounts from 20 to 50, aimed mostly at players with a lot of alts across RuneScape and Old School RuneScape. The company says more login reminders will start appearing for players who haven’t migrated yet.

Mac users are getting a related Launcher update too. Jagex says an Apple Silicon version of the Jagex Launcher is planned by the end of October. That will also raise the minimum spec for the Mac version of the Launcher. Apple Silicon support for the game clients is expected later, ahead of the account cutoff.

Jagex has framed the move around account security since Jagex Accounts launched in 2023, citing stronger password requirements, multi-factor authentication, login and account-change notifications, backup codes, and more centralized account management. The studio says more than 89% of active players are already using Jagex Accounts.

Further reading: Official RuneScape Jagex Accounts migration news