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100 Thieves Apologizes for AI-Generated OSRS T-Shirt Design
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 3 events from Sep 29, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“actively working with Jagex on the collaboration as we look to make things right”
via insider-gaming.com
Our take
The incident shows how rushed deadlines can lead to quality control failures, especially when AI tools are involved. 100 Thieves' apology underscores the importance of maintaining brand standards and transparent collaboration with partners like Jagex.
Background
100 Thieves shared a teaser for an Old School RuneScape + 100 Thieves merch drop on social media.
The teaser revealed a t‑shirt design that contained errors in the OSRS skill icons, prompting accusations of AI use and leading to the post's removal and an apology.
The timeline
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100 Thieves announced OSRS merch drop teaser
100 Thieves reportedly announced a collaboration with Old School RuneScape for a merch drop.[1]
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100 Thieves apologizes for AI-generated OSRS shirt design
100 Thieves reportedly admitted that a designer used AI to "hurriedly edit" a shirt during the final stage of production.[2]
Screenshot of dexerto.com, captured Oct 8, 2026. Source [2] -
Scheduled reveal of OSRS collaboration
The collaboration between 100 Thieves and Old School RuneScape is reportedly scheduled to be revealed.[2]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The only detail about the apology and the removed post comes from a report by insider‑gaming.com. No primary source, such as an official statement from 100 Thieves or Jagex, has been cited to confirm the information. Because the claim relies solely on that single report and lacks corroboration from other outlets or sources, the evidence remains mostly unverified.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
Frequently asked
Is the 100 Thieves OSRS t‑shirt collaboration still happening?
As of October 1, 2026, per insider-gaming.com, the organization has removed the post and is working with Jagex to correct the collaboration.
What happened with the 100 Thieves OSRS t‑shirt?
100 Thieves apologized after a teaser revealed AI‑generated errors, and the post was removed.
Why did 100 Thieves use AI?
According to 100 Thieves, a designer used AI to hurriedly edit the piece during the last phase of the tee design.
What is 100 Thieves' stance on AI in apparel design?
100 Thieves stated that AI has no place in their apparel design.
What are 100 Thieves doing to fix the issue?
100 Thieves is actively working with Jagex on the collaboration as they look to make things right.
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Sources (2)
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 3 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “100 Thieves Apologizes for AI-Generated OSRS T-Shirt Design.”
GenZHype, 8 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/100-thieves-apologizes-for-ai-generated-osrs-t-shirt-design/.