Old School RuneScape launches Demonic Pacts League
Intelligence Summary
- Discover Old School RuneScape’s new Demonic Pacts League, with fresh challenges and gameplay improvements.
Old School RuneScape launches Demonic Pacts League
Old School RuneScape has launched its sixth temporary league event, called Demonic Pacts. The event gives players the chance to play in a modified environment, under the shadow of the demon Yama. Within hours of release, more than 150,000 players had already jumped in.
Features of Demonic Pacts
The Demonic Pacts League is available from April 15, 2026 to June 10, 2026, and introduces a number of major gameplay changes. The starting areas of Lumbridge and Draynor are locked off, forcing players to explore the new Varlamore zone. There, players can take on plenty of new tasks that could shake up RuneScape’s typically grindy experience.
The Leagues offer boosted XP rates and unlimited run energy, making it a much faster way to level up. Adventurers can push through the levels with relative ease. One of the most interesting additions is the so-called demonic pacts, which take the form of a skill tree reminiscent of Path of Exile. By completing different tasks, players can customize their skills and bonuses.
In the new league, players can make use of powerful relics that provide major benefits, such as automatically gathering resources and automatically smelting and cooking items. This makes it possible to level up even faster. Example tasks include charming but challenging activities like milking a buffalo, getting a crest, and even crying for a child—progressive stuff in the world of Old School RuneScape.
A particularly appealing aspect of Demonic Pacts is that players can unlock special trophies and cosmetic items that can be transferred to the main Old School RuneScape servers. This not only encourages players to complete tasks, but also to create unique builds. The ability to reset builds also encourages experimentation.
Timeline
April 15, 2026: The Demonic Pacts League launches with more than 150,000 players.
June 10, 2026: The event ends and players can bring their unlocked cosmetic items to the main servers.
Between these dates: Players complete tasks in Varlamore, explore the new skill tree, and make use of the unique relics.
Closing thoughts
Demonic Pacts could be seen as a comeback for Old School RuneScape, given the recent influx of new and returning players. The event offers a fresh twist on the game, pushing both veteran players and newcomers to take on the challenges. With a mix of improved XP rates, new gameplay elements, and the chance to earn cosmetic items, Old School RuneScape looks set for an exciting period ahead.
