Old School RuneScape
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RuneScape elaborates on its plugin release timing, Old School RuneScape previews hardcore worlds
Jagex has provided an FAQ regarding the release timing of plugins for RuneScape, explaining a batch and moderation system with the next set due November 5th. Meanwhile, Old School RuneScape is previewing its upcoming hardcore worlds, set to launch on November 4th, which will feature increased difficulty and permanent character death consequences for those who wish to remain on the servers.
MMO Week in Review: Lament for BioWare
Electronic Arts has officially shut down the legendary studio BioWare, laying off 400 employees in the process. This move has been met with significant criticism, highlighting concerns about venture capital and corporate practices in the gaming industry. Several other MMOs and studios also saw news this week, including updates on MapleStory Classic World, Chronicles of Elyria, and the closure of Zenith.
Old School RuneScape opens its new Fractured Archive raid for players today
Old School RuneScape has launched its newest high-tier raid, the Fractured Archive. This encounter is designed for groups of two to eight players and requires completion of the While Guthix Sleeps quest. The update also introduces new rewards, including powerful weapons and an upgrade to the Piety prayer.
I've been covering MMOs for 13 years, and this is by far the most disgusting grind I've ever seen someone…
An Old School RuneScape player, Vollshtandig, has reached 200 million Agility experience after a 3,475-hour grind, which the author describes as the most disgusting grind seen in 13 years of covering MMOs. This player is aiming to achieve 200 million experience in every skill, one at a time, a feat accomplished by only 73 others.
Old School RuneScape discusses November quest rewards and new gathering efficiencies
Old School RuneScape is discussing upcoming November quest rewards and new gathering efficiencies. While the week's content is light before the Fractured Archive raid, players will vote on whether to add bone storage and a new amulet, and new low-level Hunter targets. The latest patch also includes improvements to runite golem drops and infernal tool functionality.
Jagex cancels MMO reset RuneScape Reignited after player backlash: "The last time we didn't listen to player…
Jagex has canceled its controversial RuneScape Reignited project, a plan to soft-reset the MMO with forked servers and fresh economies, following significant player backlash. The developer acknowledged that the plan alienated its existing community by potentially forcing players to abandon their accounts and pay for new memberships. This decision comes after Jagex previously faced criticism for the Evolution of Combat update, which led to the creation of Old School RuneScape.
One MMO player spent 6,572 hours setting a new world record – which is about 30% of the last 4 waking years
An Old School RuneScape player named Coxie has set a new world record by collecting all 71 in-game pets in 6,572 hours, which is approximately 30% of their waking hours over the past three years. Jagex, the game's developer, verified the achievement, noting that Coxie's time is significantly faster than the second-place record.
RuneScape outlines more granular plans to reward and include veteran players into Reignited’s launch
Jagex has outlined new plans to address veteran RuneScape players' concerns regarding the 'Reignited' character type. The studio is exploring options for character conversion, temporary Reignited servers, and allowing veteran unlocks to carry over. Jagex also clarified that the existing player base is large enough to sustain the game.
Betawatch: ArcheAge Chronicles talks monetization as World of Warcraft Forever continues to test
ArcheAge Chronicles faces scrutiny over its early access monetization, with the author expressing skepticism due to prior issues like gender-locking. Meanwhile, World of Warcraft Forever's ongoing beta continues to dominate testing news with updates on dungeon XP, RMT bans, and PvP features, overshadowing other titles like Aion 2 and Star Wars Galactic Racer.
Old School RuneScape’s PvP tutor added a bug that saw bosses double-killing players and wiping their gear
A bug introduced in Old School RuneScape's PvP tutor feature caused bosses to effectively double-kill players, leading to the permanent loss of valuable gear. Jagex confirmed the issue, took servers offline for a fix, and is working to restore lost items without a full rollback. The incident has also sparked discussions about the game's death penalty system.
RuneScape begins beta testing plugin support, Old School RuneScape breaks down its Fractured Archive raid
RuneScape has launched a beta test for direct plugin support on PC, allowing players to experiment with community-crafted modifications. Meanwhile, Old School RuneScape has detailed its upcoming Fractured Archive raid, including its mechanics, layout, and loot, alongside a new PvP NPC with challenges and rewards.
After accidentally killing players and deleting billions in gear, Old School RuneScape devs warn the MMO's community and take worlds offline to fix things
Jagex has taken Old School RuneScape worlds offline to address a critical bug in the game's death mechanics that caused players to lose valuable gear. The issue, which bypassed normal item retrieval processes, led to immediate item deletion for some players. The developer has since restored items and is exploring long-term changes to the punishing death system.
OSRS RuneFest 2026 Roadmap Breakdown: Hardcore Worlds, Menaphos, and the New Mage BIS Cape
Jagex revealed the Old School RuneScape roadmap for RuneFest 2026, detailing upcoming content such as The Fractured Archive raid, Hardcore Worlds, the opening of Menaphos, and a new Best-in-Slot Magic Cape. The announcement outlines key additions planned for the game.
Jagex’s RS4 MMO Is Years Away as Gielinor Expansion Takes Shape
Jagex has revealed details about its upcoming MMO, codenamed RS4, which is being developed in Unreal Engine and is at least several years away from release. The game will be set in the Sixth Age of Gielinor, starting in the Ashenfall region, and will exist alongside the current RuneScape and Old School RuneScape titles, with each game maintaining its own development team and investment.
RuneFest 2026 Reveals Huge RuneScape Future | Invision Game Community
RuneFest 2026 revealed significant future plans for the RuneScape franchise, including a new RuneScape MMO in development with Unreal Engine, an animated adaptation partnership with Charlie White and Lyrical Media, and major updates for RuneScape, Old School RuneScape, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Key announcements include RuneScape Reignited launching in December, new story arcs for 2027, an end-game raid for Old School RuneScape, Hardcore Worlds, and the Blood Crystal Saga for Dragonwilds, alongside official modding support.
RuneScape dev apologises after RuneFest debut of an AI-generated six-fingered character: 'That's pretty hard…
Jagex has apologized after an AI-generated six-fingered character appeared in a trailer for RuneScape's upcoming Dragon Slayer 2 quest, shown at RuneFest. This incident follows a similar controversy involving a clothing collaboration with 100 Thieves. Jagex stated they do not use generative AI in game development and are overhauling their review processes with external partners.
Inside RuneScape Reignited, Jagex's ambitious plan to "relaunch" its longest-running MMO: "There's a level of confidence that this is the right thing to do"
Jagex is relaunching RuneScape with 'RuneScape Reignited,' a new server set to reset all player progress and the in-game economy to attract new and returning players. This move follows the removal of unpopular microtransactions and aims to re-establish the MMORPG's appeal, though it has caused controversy among existing players regarding potential playerbase fragmentation and a separate membership requirement.
Old School RuneScape plans Hardcore servers, reimagined dungeons, new quests, and a new raid
Jagex has outlined several upcoming content plans for Old School RuneScape, including a new raid called Fractured Archive and the introduction of permanent Hardcore worlds. Future proposed updates include Dungeons of Gielinor with new bosses, the expansion of Menaphos with new quests and activities, and new quest lines like Fairytale III and Chosen Commander.
RuneScape devs take down trailer, apologize to players, and blame "partner" for gen AI after promising not to…
Jagex has removed a trailer for the upcoming RuneScape quest Dragon Slayer 2 after players identified significant generative AI use, which the developer claims originated from an external partner. The company has apologized for the oversight and is overhauling its review processes, reiterating its stance against using AI for game assets. This incident follows a similar controversy involving AI-generated designs from a partnership with 100 Thieves.
Jagex announces work on a fourth RuneScape MMORPG that will sit alongside its other games
Jagex has announced a fourth RuneScape MMORPG, codenamed RS4, currently in early development using Unreal Engine. Set in the Sixth Age of Gielinor, the game will be an independent experience that runs alongside RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, with Jagex aiming to incorporate community feedback throughout its development, though it is still several years away from release.
