Old School RuneScape
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Old School RuneScape’s new Blood Moon Rises grandmaster quest officially goes live today
The grandmaster quest 'Blood Moon Rises' for Old School RuneScape has officially launched, concluding a storyline developed over several years. Jagex has provided detailed information regarding quest prerequisites, challenges, monsters, and rewards, alongside updates on anticheat efforts and known issues.
THE BLOOD MOON RISES AS OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE BRINGS A 20-YEAR QUESTLINE TO A CLOSE
Jagex has launched 'The Blood Moon Rises,' the Grandmaster conclusion to Old School RuneScape's 20-year Myreque questline. This challenging late-game quest tasks players with entering Vampyrium to overthrow its vampyric ruler, Lord Lowerniel Draken, and introduces new creatures, skilling activities, and a solo boss encounter. The game is available on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android with cross-platform progression.
Morning Patches
Several games have received updates, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with patch v1.5.6, and Old School RuneScape's 'Blood Moon Rises' expansion. SpaceCraft also released a balancing patch, and Steam Deck received the SteamOS 3.8.20 Beta.
Morning Multiplex
This article discusses the lore and story progression of Old School RuneScape, specifically focusing on the 'The Blood Moon Rises' questline. It features discussions with community members and developers involved in the quest's narrative.
Someone is playing World of Warcraft Classic on their mobile. Yes, they're a heathen.
A Reddit user has successfully streamed World of Warcraft Classic to a mobile device using Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service. While the setup is described as 'cursed' and features a non-customizable interface with some latency, the user found it surprisingly enjoyable. This development raises questions about the future of MMORPGs on mobile platforms, especially with other titles like Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in development.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
This article highlights recent game crossovers and collaborations, including a costume collaboration for Silent Hill f with Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, and Old School RuneScape's appearance in Phoebe Bridger's music video. It also briefly mentions a Casio collaboration.
OldSchool RuneScape shows up in Phoebe Bridger's Lost Boys music video
The popular MMORPG Old School RuneScape has made an appearance in the music video for Phoebe Bridgers' latest single, 'Lost Boys'. The game is shown being played by a character at work, with the footage originating from a popular YouTube video. This marks a significant mainstream media placement for the 25-year-old game.
MMORPG BitCraft’s latest update takes you treasure hunting across the seven seas
The MMORPG BitCraft has received a new update introducing carpentry and smithing professions, along with enhanced sailing mechanics for larger crews. The update also adds treasure map prospecting, a solo activity inspired by Old School RuneScape, and marks the game's anniversary since its early access launch in June 2025.
RuneScape freshens up Waterbirth Island’s visuals, Old School RuneScape adds bank tags
Jagex has released visual updates for Waterbirth Island in RuneScape, adding more trees, snow, and improved textures. Concurrently, Old School RuneScape received a patch that introduces bank tags for item organization, tweaks to Leagues VI rewards, and adjustments to the item protection mechanic for PvP deaths.
DINO NUGGETS TAKES THE CROWN IN AN EPIC OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE DEADMAN ALL STARS LIVE FINAL
Jagex crowned Dino Nuggets as the champions of the Old School RuneScape Deadman All Stars Season 3 Finale, held in Chicago. The event, sponsored by Twitch, Chipotle, and Starforge, saw over 4,000 spectators in attendance and over one million viewers online. This marked the first RuneScape event held outside the UK since 2001.
Engagement Ring
Old School RuneScape is experiencing one of its most significant years in terms of player engagement. This surge in activity suggests a strong and growing player base for the long-running MMORPG.
Old School RuneScape runs down its plans for the rewards from the Fractured Archive
Old School RuneScape is detailing plans for the rewards from its latest raid, the Fractured Archive. These new rewards include a hybrid armor set for magic and melee, new dual crossbows with unique ammo, and a whip-flail weapon. Players are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed items.
Old School RuneScape overhauls Trouver Parchment system in June 17th patch notes
Old School RuneScape has updated its Trouver Parchment system to change how untradeable items are handled upon death in the Wilderness. The rework categorizes untradeables into tiers, with higher-tier items now retaining their parchment permanently after a repair fee, rather than consuming it on each death.
'World of Warcraft Camelot' is a mysterious new branch of the MMO that Blizzard fans are convinced is the first real evidence of a remixed WoW Classic
A new version of World of Warcraft, codenamed 'World of Warcraft Camelot,' has been discovered on Blizzard's servers, leading players to speculate it's an enhanced 'WoW Classic Plus' version. This discovery coincides with Blizzard inviting streamers to their offices under NDA and follows a pattern of accidental leaks through internal server updates.
RuneScape opens Archaeology site, OSRS tweaks trading, Jagex teases new account system
Jagex is rolling out a new Jagex Accounts system for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, making it a requirement later this year. RuneScape introduces a new Archaeology dig site at Moonrise with new rewards, while Old School RuneScape receives updates to the Grand Exchange, including a higher gold cap and improved trading tools, alongside planned tweaks to gear and game mechanics.
There's rumors of a League of Legends Classic, and I'm not sure how I feel about it
Rumors suggest Riot Games is planning a 'League of Legends Classic' server, potentially launching soon. This follows a trend of classic versions of games like World of Warcraft and Old School RuneScape, sparking debate about the industry's reliance on nostalgia versus player desire for improved current experiences.
Stars Reach's Raph Koster wants the MMO to be as "wiki-resistant" as possible to keep "the magic more alive"
Raph Koster, lead designer of the upcoming MMO Stars Reach, aims to make the game "wiki-resistant" to preserve a sense of discovery and emergent gameplay. He explains that the game's procedural generation and dynamic systems mean players cannot simply look up strategies, fostering a more organic and evolving player experience. Stars Reach is set to enter early access this summer.
Casually Classic: Five MMOs other than WoW Classic that deliver that old school feel
This article explores several Massively Multiplayer Online games that capture the old-school feel reminiscent of World of Warcraft Classic. Titles like Old School RuneScape, EverQuest Legends, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, Embers Adrift, and Project Gorgon are highlighted for their embrace of legacy game design principles, challenging gameplay loops, and community-focused experiences.
RuneScape plots June roadmap, Dragonwilds plans PS5 launch, OSRS launches new regional servers
Jagex has outlined RuneScape's June roadmap, featuring a new quest 'Secrets of Amberfell' and visual updates to player character models. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is set to launch on PlayStation 5 later this year, with PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium members gaining day-one access. Additionally, Old School RuneScape is introducing new regional servers for Japan, Singapore, and South Africa.
Runescape Dragonwilds is coming to PS5, and Jagex's first foray into the console world could lead to big things
Jagex announced that Runescape Dragonwilds will launch on PlayStation 5, marking the franchise's first console release. The survival crafting MMO, currently in Steam Early Access, will also be available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers. This move is considered a landmark moment for Jagex, aiming to expand its player base significantly.
