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⚠️ The Fall of Ataraxia RSPS — Legal Heat, Domain Hijacks, and the End of a Legend For years, Ataraxia RSPS stood tall as one of the most advanced RS3 private servers ever built. Running on revision 936 and featuring nearly every modern RuneScape 3 system—from Necromancy and Archaeology to mobile clients and Sanctum of Rebirth—it was once hailed as the true RS3 experience outside of Jagex’s ecosystem. But today, Ataraxia.gg no longer exists. The domain redirects to unrelated and sometimes malicious pages, its listings have vanished, and even the owner Jaedmo has requested all toplists to delete Ataraxia entirely. What happened to the RS3 powerhouse that once ranked among the top 10 RSPSs worldwide? 🧩 From Ambition to Achievement At its height, Ataraxia delivered: Full Necromancy release (Rasial & Hermod) Sanctum of Rebirth, Zamorak – Lord of Chaos, Kerapac, Croesus, TzKal-Zuk, Arch-Glacor, Solak, Rex Matriarchs 110 Mining & Smithing, Player-Owned Farms, Skyboxes, RS3 cosmetics & animation overrides Fully functional Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android clients It was one of the few RSPSs to actually feel like RuneScape 3, not a 718 remake. Technically, it pushed the private-server scene forward. 💀 The Shutdown — Ataraxia Bows Out In early 2025, Ataraxia officially shut down. Sources confirm that Jaedmo chose to retire the project voluntarily after years of maintenance pressure and the growing legal landscape around high-revision servers. Following the closure: All domains were released or deactivated, allowing parked-domain networks to grab them. Players visiting the old domain were greeted with adware redirects or malicious scripts. The official toplist entries were removed at the request of the owner to avoid confusion or impersonation. While some assumed a hack, the truth is simpler: Ataraxia ended peacefully—its domains didn’t. ⚖️ Enter Stobbs IP — Jagex’s Legal Enforcer To understand why RS3 servers are disappearing, you need to know who Stobbs IP is. Stobbs IP is a UK-based intellectual-property law firm representing Jagex Ltd., the developer of RuneScape. Their responsibilities include: Managing and protecting Jagex’s global trademark portfolio. Initiating legal actions against third parties using Jagex’s intellectual property or confusingly similar domains. Acting as Jagex’s representative in UDRP proceedings, WIPO disputes, and UK IPO filings. Recent actions handled by Stobbs IP have involved cases like runescape.ai and bitrune.io, showing that RSPS and crypto projects using RuneScape branding or content are squarely within their sights. Insiders in the RSPS scene believe Stobbs IP has begun issuing new rounds of legal notices targeting servers that directly replicate RS3 assets or distribute official clients — exactly the type of content Ataraxia was built upon. 🔥 The Legal Reality for RS3-Based Servers Unlike OSRS or 317-based RSPSs, modern RS3 private servers rely heavily on proprietary Jagex code and art assets. That includes: Decompiled RuneScape 3 client binaries Extracted cache data and map models Repurposed mobile client files This means they aren’t simply “fan projects”—they’re unauthorized reproductions of commercial software, making them easy legal targets. When Stobbs IP sends a notice, domain registrars and hosting providers often comply immediately to avoid liability. That’s why high-revision RSPS domains have been vanishing across 2024-2025, and why owners like Jaedmo have proactively pulled their listings. 🧨 Aftermath — Domain Parking and Player Risks Because Ataraxia.gg once ranked highly on Google, opportunistic networks quickly parked the expired domain. These parked pages now host: Fake “Ataraxia Download” buttons Pop-ups and redirects to unsafe sites Scam clones pretending to be a new “revived” Ataraxia Players should not attempt to access or redownload any Ataraxia clients—these are no longer official. Always verify domains through trusted RSPS toplists like rspstoplist.com or verified Discord communities. 🧠 Lessons for RSPS Developers Protect your domain. If you close, either renew or lock it to prevent hijacking. Avoid official assets. RS3 caches and mobile clients are high-risk and legally protected. Expect enforcement. Jagex and Stobbs IP are watching high-revision clones more closely than ever. Transparency matters. Announce closures, remove listings, and notify players to reduce confusion. 🏁 The Legacy of Ataraxia Ataraxia’s story isn’t one of scandal—it’s one of technical brilliance meeting legal reality. It proved that an RS3 private server could reach professional quality, but it also showed how fragile that success is when operating in a grey zone. Today, all that remains are memories, screenshots, and lessons for the next generation of RSPS owners: Innovation means nothing without stability—and survival means knowing when to bow out.

📰 Project Zanaris Paused Indefinitely – The Irony of Jagex and the RSPS Scene In a surprising yet quietly handled update, Jagex has indefinitely paused development of its mysterious “Project Zanaris” — a project many speculated would be the company’s official entry into the RuneScape Private Server (RSPS) space. By viewing the source code of the official site, a telling <meta> tag reveals the current state of affairs: <meta name="description" content="Project Zanaris is paused indefinitely, but we're grateful for your support and interest. While there are no current plans, we’re keeping the door open to future possibilities. Thank you for being part of the journey."> ⚠️ A Dead End, For Now Jagex’s message is clear — Project Zanaris is on hold, with no active roadmap or development timeline. Despite initial buzz, secrecy, and speculation in the RSPS and OSRS communities, it seems the plug has quietly been pulled — or at the very least, the power's been cut temporarily. This update douses the hopes of those curious about whether Jagex would truly officially embrace RSPS-style mechanics, sandbox experimentation, or seasonal rogue-like servers akin to popular community Leagues or custom game modes. 🤔 The Ironic Twist: Jagex Owns r/RSPS Let’s not ignore the elephant in the room: Jagex currently owns the RSPS subreddit. Yes, the very company that spent years issuing takedowns and cease-and-desist notices across the RSPS world now owns and moderates r/RSPS on Reddit — a community originally built by private server enthusiasts. Many saw Project Zanaris as the next logical step — an attempt to monetize and control a space Jagex had once shunned. But now, with the project shelved and r/RSPS in corporate hands, the situation feels more surreal than strategic. 🧠 Was It Ever Meant to Happen? Without official gameplay reveals, development updates, or even a basic announcement trailer, some are left wondering if Project Zanaris was ever intended to be a full-fledged product — or if it was a failed internal experiment caught between nostalgia and market confusion. Whatever the case, Project Zanaris is no longer a threat or competitor to the RSPS scene — for now. Stay tuned to rspstoplist.com for the latest RSPS news, updates, and server rankings. Whether it’s Jagex’s next move or a new server rising to the top, we’ll be the first to break it. Want to discuss this with other RSPS veterans? Join the conversation in our Discord or hit up the comments section below.

VulcanPS.com Officially Shuts Down — Farewell from Vulcan On April 27th, 2025, VulcanPS.com officially announced its permanent closure via their Discord server. After reaching incredible milestones — #1 on RSPS toplists and hosting over 2,000 players online — the Vulcan team has decided to end the project. The official statement from Vulcan (Lucas) reads: "Farewell from Vulcan Vulcan's rise to incredible popularity - reaching rank 1 on toplists and hosting over 2,000 players online - has been amazing to witness. But with a heavy heart, today I announce the permanent closure of Vulcan, effective 28th of April. Thank you for being a part of Vulcan. It’s been a wild ride and I’m proud of what we achieved together. I look forward to seeing many of you on Project Zanaris. All the best, Vul/Lucas" This confirms earlier signs we reported regarding Vulcan's decline in activity, staff departures, and community concerns. Key Points: Closure Date: April 28th, 2025 New Focus: Lucas has announced he will be working on a new project, Project Zanaris. Community: Vulcan's Discord and forums are expected to phase out over the coming days. Stay tuned as we continue monitoring Project Zanaris and what Lucas has planned for the future.