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RuneScape Dragonwilds revamps runecrafting today, teases massive Umbral Sands update in June
RuneScape's Dragonwilds survival sandbox receives its May 0.11.2 update today, featuring a runecrafting revamp, reduced teleport costs, and a player-designed cape. A larger update, Umbral Sands, is slated for June, introducing a new region, higher-tier gear like Adamant Armour, and the Kalphite enemies, along with a new challenge called the Nightmare Crucible.
RuneScape challenges players to get the high score on dungeon speed runs
Jagex has launched a new Dungeoneering speedrunning system for RuneScape, challenging players to complete high-complexity dungeon floors with all bonus rooms as quickly as possible. High scores will be posted on the official website. Future updates include a graphical rendering overhaul on May 26th and avatar improvements on June 8th, with plans for aging, tattoos, and more.
Draw & Guess Nears 5 Million Copies Sold as Major Update Removes Microtransactions
Indie studio Acureus announced that Draw & Guess is approaching 5 million copies sold and has launched a major update that removes all cosmetic microtransactions following a player poll. The update also introduces new features like an Artbook system, custom player profiles, and character progression, with more game modes planned for later this year. Characters and skins will now be earned exclusively through in-game challenges.
RuneScape’s dungeoneering remaster promises ‘less friction, clearer systems, better pacing, more meaningful rewards’
Jagex is releasing a Dungeoneering Remastered update for RuneScape on May 11th, aiming to reduce friction, clarify systems, improve pacing, and offer more meaningful rewards. The update will also integrate Necromancy into dungeons and enhance visual and audio elements.
Old School RuneScape players riot as YouTuber's account is reset hours after finishing ridiculous 3-month grind,…
Old School RuneScape developer Jagex reset the account of YouTuber Rendi, who had achieved level 99 Slayer on a level 3 account using an exploit in the Slayer Partner system. This action, which rolled back his progress significantly, has caused community backlash, with players questioning Jagex's consistency in addressing bug abuse. Jagex has since clarified the bug and stated that affected accounts will have some XP restored.
Old School RuneScape needs 'to do a bunch of work to stop the game exploding soon', as a problem from 2018…
Old School RuneScape is facing a critical issue with its legacy code that could prevent the addition of new scenery if not addressed. Developers at Jagex are working to fix a problem originating from 2018, which involves the game's engine handling of scenery pieces. This technical debt highlights the challenges of maintaining long-running online games.
Old School RuneScape is so old and so big that the devs are about "to run out of" a key tech resource and have…
Jagex, the developer of Old School RuneScape, is facing a technical challenge where the game is running out of a key resource for object and model IDs. This issue, which previously occurred in 2018, is a consequence of the game's long lifespan and extensive content additions, potentially leading to technical limitations if not addressed.
RuneScape finally begins player avatar beta, OSRS tweaks the Demonic Pacts league and sailing
Jagex has launched a beta for the player avatar customization in Old School RuneScape, focusing on foundational character elements like gender, hair, and facial features. The game also received numerous fixes for the Demonic Pacts league and updates to the Sailing skill, including new NPCs and inventory improvements.
Coal in Old School RuneScape has, in theory, outperformed cryptocurrency Ethereum this year
An analysis suggests that in-game coal from Old School RuneScape may have outperformed the cryptocurrency Ethereum in value this year. The article highlights the stability of virtual economies in MMOs compared to speculative digital currencies, with one commenter questioning the fairness of real-world economies versus those designed for games.
RuneScape adds some more dye options for gear and pushes its avatar beta back slightly
RuneScape has introduced new dye options for the Elite Dracolich Armour and Roar of Awakening/Ode of Deceit weapons, allowing players to further customize their gear. The avatar beta, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed to later this week due to unforeseen technical issues.
Blood pressure too low? Try our quiz about the most freakishly out-of-touch things tech CEOs have ever said
This article presents a quiz featuring controversial and out-of-touch quotes from various tech and gaming CEOs. It highlights statements on topics ranging from game pricing and AI's impact on jobs to corporate responsibility and the nature of development.
RuneScape lays out its May update plan, OSRS focuses on fixing the Demonic Pacts league
Jagex has outlined the May update roadmap for RuneScape, featuring player character visual upgrades and a remastering of the Dungeoneering skill. Meanwhile, Old School RuneScape's development team is primarily focused on fixing issues within its recently launched Leagues VI content, addressing various bugs and task-related problems.
Old School Runescape Leagues' regional restrictions have only fueled my love for Varlamore
The author expresses a newfound appreciation for the Varlamore region in Old School RuneScape, largely due to the restrictions imposed by the game's limited-time Leagues mode. This mode, which offers accelerated progression and limited area access, has encouraged exploration of Varlamore's content and skills in ways not typically experienced on a main account.
RuneScape shows off its updated in-game avatars and cleans up combat visual clutter
Jagex has revealed updates for RuneScape, including new player character models with improved detail and smoother faces, which will enter open beta soon. The game's latest patch also cleans up combat visuals by reducing visual clutter, improving targeting for Necromancy, and toning down auras. Additionally, a double XP weekend is scheduled, and tickets for RuneFest will go on sale shortly.
Old School RuneScape releases its Demonic Pacts league, RuneScape puts out Game Jam quality-of-life features
Old School RuneScape has launched its Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts mode, featuring demonic pacts, relics, and boss echoes. Meanwhile, RuneScape has released several quality-of-life updates from its Game Jam, including improved boss enrage mechanics, world hopping, boss portal sorting, a potion UI, and a rune pouch upgrade. Jagex is also polling player feedback on potential rewards for the upcoming Blood Moon Rising quest's leechfin fishing activity.
RuneScape Dragonwilds releases fishing and RuneScape-esque quests for its first early access birthday
Jagex has released a significant update for its survival sandbox RuneScape Dragonwilds, adding the highly anticipated fishing skill and RuneScape-esque quests. The update also includes new activities, masterwork weapon improvements, and quality-of-life changes such as auto-run toggles and higher rune stack caps.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds aims to be more ‘Runescapey’ with anniversary celebration update
RuneScape: Dragonwilds has released its anniversary update, aiming to bring the game closer to its RuneScape roots by adding classic quests like "Cook's Assistant" and "Animal Magnetism" to the starting area. The update also introduces the Fishing skill, new spells, and various quality-of-life improvements, with Jagex planning further content drops.
MindsEye Devs Demand Answers Regarding Corporate Surveillance Issue
Employees of Build A Rocket Boy, represented by the IWGB Game Workers Union, are taking legal action against the company for installing surveillance software on their devices without consent. The union is demanding transparency regarding the data collected and its usage, while the company's leadership, including Leslie Benzies and Mark Gerhard, has accused former employees of corporate espionage related to the game MindsEye's poor launch.
How to fish in Runescape: Dragonwilds
This guide explains how to unlock and perform fishing in RuneScape, specifically in the Dragonwilds area. It details the initial steps of crafting a coarse net and Ash Rod, completing the Shrimp Catcher quest, and the mechanics of net and rod fishing. The article emphasizes that no specific level or quest completion is required to start fishing, making it an accessible skill.
Runescape Dragonwilds' Fishing skill is finally here, and it's got a magical touch to it
Runescape: Dragonwilds has released a significant update introducing the Fishing skill with magical enhancements like Fishing Frenzy, Infernal Rod, and Fishnado. The update also includes three new quests, two new activities, and several quality-of-life improvements such as an auto-run toggle and an auto-magnetize feature for items.
