Is RuneLite shut down?
Elijah King
Updated on February 12, 2026
Jagex Orders RuneLite Shut Down, But Now in Discussion To Work With Developers. RuneLite HD has been a popular plugin for RuneScape, and developed with over 2,000 hours of work by modders. RuneLite HD upgrades the visual look of RuneScape with an HD client that many use and appreciate.
Is Jagex banning RuneLite?
Original article: Today, Jagex backtracked their decision made on Tuesday to ban 3rd party HD-clients, announcing in a new statement that they have heard the communities feedback loud and clear and will be allowing projects like RuneLite HD to go forward.Can you still use RuneLite?
RuneLite HD to be allowed 'as a bridge' until the official RuneScape HD client is finished. Jagex has reversed its unpopular decision to stop RuneLite HD. Following yesterday's Reddit topping news, RuneScape developer Jagex has partially backpedaled on its initial statement.Is Jagex shutting down RuneScape?
In a blog post, Jagex explained that the mod was shut down because the studio was working on a similar project. "Yesterday we contacted the developers of known HD projects and we asked them to stop development of their projects, because this is a project we are directly investigating at Jagex.Why is RuneLite not opening?
Client not launchingConnectException: Connection timed out - this is caused by either a firewall blocking the connection or a routing issue, try adding an exception in your firewall for runelite, reseting/changing your current network, or use a VPN. See this for Windows Firewall.