The long-awaited Sailing skill is finally becoming a reality in Old School RuneScape. First conceptualized years ago as a community meme, Sailing has now evolved into the game's first new skill, promising sea exploration, ship upgrades, and maritime adventures never before seen in Gielinor. Here's everything we know so far about Sailing's release date, features, and development milestones.
Sailing is an upcoming gathering and exploration skill that will let players:
This skill combines elements of Construction, Hunter, and exploration, offering unique skilling and PvM content to diversify OSRS progression.
As of July 2025, here is the official release timeline:
Sailing Alpha - Now Live (June 2025)
Jagex launched an Alpha test for Sailing in June 2025, available to members for early testing and feedback.
Beta Testing Phase
Following the alpha, Sailing will enter beta later in 2025, refining mechanics, XP rates, and training methods based on community input.
Expected Full Release - Late 2025 to Early 2026
While no confirmed date has been announced, developers indicate Sailing will release by the end of 2025 or early 2026 if testing and refinement remain on schedule.
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Here's what Jagex has confirmed about Sailing so far:
First new skill in OSRS history
Expansion of the world map with sea regions
Integration with existing content (bosses, clue scrolls, resources)
Immersive maritime gameplay loop
While Sailing remains in alpha, it is one of the most significant updates in OSRS's lifespan. Players should prepare by:
Sailing is no longer just a meme - it is becoming reality. With an expected release by late 2025 or early 2026, Old School RuneScape is on course to deliver its first entirely new skill, promising high-seas adventure, new metas, and fresh content for years to come. This is all we know so far as of the date this blog was written, any further updates will be posted in another article.
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