Is RuneSaga Losing Its Edge? A Deep Dive into Declining Engagement and Player Interest

When RuneSaga launched on April 6, 2023, it was hailed as an RSPS game-changer. However, since then, both player engagement and Wet Wizard's YouTube channel views have faced a steep decline. Could the challenges of running RuneSaga be wearing down its owners, and is the server itself struggling to keep its community engaged?

A Sharp Decline in Player Engagement: The Voting Trends

Over the past year, RuneSaga's votes have shown a troubling trend. Starting strong with a peak in October 2023 at 11,205 votes, the numbers have continuously dropped to only 6,986 votes by September 2024—a 37.7% decrease. With voting allowed every 12 hours, this reflects a shrinking active player base. Recent weekly votes tell a similar story, fluctuating but generally declining, with only 1,100 votes in the last recorded week.

Estimated Player Count Decline

Considering votes per player every 12 hours, we can estimate an average daily player count. For 2023, this averaged around 124 players daily, but by October 2024, this could be down to approximately 80 players—a 35% drop in active players. The projected decline suggests that, without intervention, RuneSaga’s player count may continue to shrink, potentially dropping below 60 players daily by early 2025.

Wet Wizard’s YouTube Channel: Is RuneSaga Draining His Content Drive?

Since RuneSaga’s release, Wet Wizard’s YouTube channel has seen a notable decline in engagement. Views dropped from 41,000 in January 2023 to an average of just 7,000 monthly views in 2024. Now posting only one video per month, Wet Wizard’s decreased activity may be a direct result of focusing on RuneSaga, but it’s causing his loyal audience to lose interest.

Wet Wizard's Discord Activity and Community Disconnect

Creative Exhaustion? RuneSaga’s Plea for Community Ideas

In an unprecedented move, RuneSaga’s ownership recently appealed to its community for a brainstorming group to help generate new ideas and provide feedback. For a server that launched with promises of a unique, custom OSRS experience—including over 20 custom bosses, 30+ armor sets, cosmetic overrides, and an invention skill—this request hints at a lack of internal direction. This call for external help suggests creative burnout within the team, raising serious concerns about whether they can sustain RuneSaga's momentum or if the innovation that once set them apart is running dry.

Projected Decline: What’s Next for RuneSaga?

With vote counts and player engagement on a downward trend, RuneSaga faces an uncertain future. If the current decline continues, RuneSaga could see further drops in both active players and community interest. The server may need a renewed focus on content and engagement strategies to avoid fading into the background.

Final Thoughts

RuneSaga’s current trajectory shows significant declines in both player engagement and content creation from Wet Wizard. As both RuneSaga and Wet Wizard’s YouTube presence struggle to maintain momentum, the community is left wondering: Can RuneSaga reignite the excitement that once defined it, or will it lose its standing in the RSPS world?