RuneScape players who opposed Reignited have gotten their wish as the controversial online game revamp has been cancelled.

Earlier this month: RuneScape 4 and RuneScape Reignited were announced

Jagex made big RuneScape announcements earlier this month. The developer said it is making a fourth version of the game, currently called RuneScape 4, and introduced RuneScape Reignited, a new character type with its own new economy. The stated intention was to bring new people in and breathe some life back into the game.

Runefest reaction: the proposal met strong pushback from old timers

The announcements were made at Runefest, and the response moved quickly. RuneScape Reignited did not go down well with old timers, and Jagex later said it received a ton of different perspectives from players after the Runefest reveal.

The reversal: Jagex cancels RuneScape Reignited

In a blog post, Jagex thanked players for their feedback and said it appreciated everyone sharing views. The company pointed to a past lesson: the last time it did not listen to player feedback, combat changed forever, and it took over a decade to recover. Jagex said it had stated on stage that it would not repeat past mistakes, and after considering the feedback it made the decision to cancel RuneScape Reignited.

Jagex also posted a video update titled "An Update on RuneScape Reignited" on YouTube. In the update, the developer said it clearly missed the mark with the new character type and would not move forward with it. Its goal, Jagex said, is to see RuneScape grow again, with returning players coming back and new players joining, but never at the expense of the existing community.

December 2nd remains, but the launch plan changes

The cancellation leaves the original December 2nd launch date in an awkward spot. Jagex said it would instead release the Adventure Guide and the first part of the Remastered Journey, alongside a host of other improvements. Some of those improvements were part of the discussions from players over the last week.

The 10 day trial still runs from December 2nd to December 12th

A 10 day free trial will run from December 2nd to December 12th. New characters, and characters that have not had RuneScape membership since June 2nd, can access RuneScape Members worlds and content during that period.

Current status: the launch window shifts, but Reignited is gone

RuneScape Reignited has been cancelled outright. The December 2nd window still carries a 10 day free trial, the Adventure Guide, the first part of the Remastered Journey, and other improvements, while the earlier RuneScape 4 announcement stands as part of Jagex's original update.