Overview
- Jagex launched Hardcore Worlds on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, and the new mode is live now on PC, iOS and Android.
- When a character dies the Grim Reaper gives players a choice to reset to level 1 or transfer the character to normal servers, with most non‑'items kept on death' lost.
- Hardcore Worlds operate a separate, siloed Grand Exchange so items and gold circulate in a distinct in‑mode economy rather than the main game market.
- Jagex opened event incentives on day one, including Reaper’s Raffle and World First rewards that let players earn entries for real‑world prizes by completing Reaper tasks.
- The launch follows an industry trend that began with World of Warcraft: Classic’s hardcore servers in 2023 and has already prompted Jagex to ban and patch an early exploit that moved large sums of gold into Hardcore Worlds.