This year marks 25 years of RuneScape—a full quarter century of grinding skills, chasing rare drops, bossing with friends, and forging memories across Gielinor. Alongside that milestone, we’re also celebrating 13 years of Old School RuneScape, making this the perfect moment for a true landmark event.

To commemorate the occasion, Jagex has introduced a special anniversary experience: 25 Years, 25 Mementos. Unlike smaller seasonal events, anniversary celebrations are reserved strictly for milestone years—and 25 years of RuneScape history certainly qualifies.

This guide covers how to start the event, what to expect inside the updated Realm of Memories, and every reward you can unlock.

How to Start the 25th Anniversary Event

To begin, head to southern Varrock and speak with:

· Apprentice Wizard Gary Grayzag

Gary has been studying his father’s old research into the mysterious Realm of Memories. Convinced he can open a portal, he needs your assistance gathering 25 symbolic mementos, each representing a defining skill, moment, or era in RuneScape’s history.

Your objective is simple in structure but nostalgic in execution:

· Collect all 25 mementos

· Help Gary stabilize the portal

· Unlock access to the updated Realm of Memories

The event is accessible to most players and designed to celebrate the game’s legacy rather than test endgame combat skill. It’s more about exploration, recognition, and remembrance.

The Realm of Memories – A Retro Revisit

If you think you’ve seen the Realm of Memories before, think again. Once all 25 mementos are placed, you’ll unlock a newly updated version of the realm—filled with callbacks to different eras of RuneScape’s evolution.

One of the standout features is the return of:

· Kalphite Queen in her 2004-style retro glory

This is a faithful homage to how bosses once looked and felt in the early days. Expect:

· Classic creature designs

· Nostalgic models

· Retro combat aesthetics

· NPCs representing various eras of RuneScape history

The Realm of Memories functions as a curated museum-meets-combat experience, allowing players to see and fight historical versions of iconic monsters.

It’s both a playable tribute and a celebration of how far the game has come.

Event Rewards – 25th Anniversary Cosmetics

No anniversary event would be complete without exclusive cosmetics. Completing the event unlocks four brand-new rewards:

25th Anniversary Helmet

Inspired by Crunchy from the iconic Tim and Crunchy duo.

25th Anniversary Skeleton Tabard

Also inspired by Crunchy’s distinctive aesthetic.

25th Anniversary Warrior Tabard

A tribute to Tim’s look and legacy.

25th Anniversary 5x5 Hat

You’ll understand the reference once you play through the event—this one leans into a classic RuneScape in-joke.

These cosmetics are purely visual, designed for fashion-scape enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate historical nods.

Bonus Unlocks – Previous Anniversary Rewards

If you complete the 25th Anniversary event, you’ll also gain access to:

· Rewards from past birthday events

· Items from the 20th Anniversary Event

To claim them, visit:

· Diango in Draynor Village

· Or retrieve them from your Toy Box in your Player-Owned House

This is an excellent opportunity for newer players to backfill cosmetics they may have missed in previous years.

Why This Anniversary Event Matters

RuneScape’s longevity is almost unmatched in the MMORPG genre. Few online games survive five years, let alone twenty-five. What makes this milestone particularly significant is the layered history:

· The original RuneScape launch

· The evolution into RS2 and RS3

· The community-driven revival of Old School RuneScape in 2013

· Thirteen years of player-voted updates shaping OSRS itself

This event doesn’t just celebrate content—it celebrates community endurance.

From early 2000s dial-up days to modern-day Ironman grinds, RuneScape has adapted while maintaining its identity. The Realm of Memories is a literal embodiment of that evolution.

Final Thoughts

The 25 Years, 25 Mementos event is more than a seasonal distraction. It’s a carefully crafted retrospective—one that rewards participation while honoring the game’s legacy.

Whether you’re a veteran who remembers the 2004 Kalphite Queen meta or a newer player experiencing your first anniversary event, this is one celebration you won’t want to miss.

Log in, help Gary prove himself, collect your cosmetics, and take a walk down memory lane.

RSorder Team