MMORPG.com Latest News https://www.mmorpg.com/ The latest content from MMORPG.com's industry leading editorial team. en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:31:20 -0000 RuneScape Launches Expanded New Easter Event, With More to Do, Rewards, and Solo and Community Events

RuneScape has a newly expanded Easter event, with more to do, new and returning rewards, and both rewarding solo and community events.

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RuneScape Combat Overhaul is Here, Looks to Modernize Combat and Make it More Dynamic

After months of testing, the RuneScape combat overhaul is here. Hit chance is replaced by damage scaling, crit chance gets reworked, and much more to modernize combat and draw from work on Necromancy for the other classes.

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RuneScape's Tabletop Games Era is Here, As Tabletop Roleplaying Game and Shadow of Elvarg Board Game Launch

RuneScape's venture into the tabletop gaming era is here, as RuneScape Kingdoms: Shadow of Elvarg, the new board game, and RuneScape Kingdoms: The Roleplaying Game, have both launched.

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'People rightly expect it to still be recognizable' Old School RuneScape Dev on Defender of Varrock

A new interview sheds some light on the return of Defender of Varrock in Old School RuneScape, the process of bringing back and expanding on classic content, and what the Jagex team has changed in the process.

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RuneScape Expands Necromancy With New Quest, Protection Glyph Tweak, and New Gem Moonstones

RuneScape is set to expand on Necromancy, and the City of Um, next week, with the new Housing of Parliament update. Expect a new quest, the arrival of Moonstone Jewelry for crafting, adjustments to glyphs and more.

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RuneScape Dev Jagex Reportedly Sold For $1.1 Billion to European-US-Led Companies

After reports speculated that a deal might be close for the sale of RuneScape developer Jagex from UK's Carlyle private equity group to CVC Capital, the deal is now official.

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CVC Capital Partners Reportedly in Talks to Acquire RuneScape Develoepr Jagex

According to a report by the folks at Sky News, CVC Capital Partners are in exclusive talks to acquire Jagex, the developer of the venerable fantasy MMO, RuneScape, from the Carlyle buyout firm.

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RuneScape Combat Update Coming in March, More WildyWyrm, and a Bigger, Better Easter Announced

The RuneScape team is sharing an update about their plans for the next two months, including the big combat update, along with a new update out today. 

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RuneScape's Combat Beta Enters New Phase, With Call For Variety of Testers to Help Jagex Finalize Update

RuneScape's combat beta continues with a new phase, as Jagex also offers players a 2023 stats recap, more Treasure Hunter, and more.

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Old School RuneScape Expanding Varlamore, Bringing Back When Guthix Sleeps, and More in 2024 Roadmap

 Old School RuneScape's 2024 roadmap is here, following the recent Winter Summit. The team has a lot on the way, with Varlamore opening up in March, a revamped Defender of Varrock and While Guthix Sleeps,  updates on sailing, Wilderness, and more

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RuneScape's Latest Visual Upgrades Come to the Kingdom of Kandarin

RuneScape has unveiled the latest round of visual upgrades, this time for the Kingdom of Kandarin. The team has some new comparison screenshots and a new dev video taking us through all of the overhauls.

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RuneScape Plans to Shut Down Forums For Good, Pushes Discord Instead

Last week Runescape announced the closure of its official forums.

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RuneScape Adds New Hats and Buffs for the 23rd Anniversary, and Improves Vorkath Loot

RuneScape's 23rd anniversary was technically last week, but the team is opening up a new celebration with this week's update. Of course, there are hats (and buffs).

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RuneScape Launched 23 Years Ago Today

 RuneScape launched back on January 4, 2001, meaning that today marks the game's 23rd anniversary. After a big 2023, the community is even looking ahead to the 25th.

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One Runescape Player Has Finally Received Every Drop From Every Boss

Runescape has been around since 2001 and has been one of the most iconic MMORPGs to ever hit the market. One player has finally bagged every drop from every in-game boss and has decided to share their story on how they completed this monumental feat. 

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Jack Frost and Loads of Rewards Return, Along With New Fun to Discover in Old School RuneScape

Old School RuneScape is all in on the holiday spirit, with the beginning of the 2023 Christmas event and need to know info on Leagues, and gifts during the holiday period.

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RuneScape Revamps Christmas, With New Quest, Monthlong Celebrations, and a Chance at a Black Partyhat

RuneScape is making for a merry holiday season with a revamped Christmas event. Does the opportunity to get your hands on a black partyhat get the holiday cheer flowing in you? Well, it's back, along with many more surprises and gift opportunities.

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Defend Fort Forthinry From Zemouregal and Ancient Dragon Vorkath in RuneScape

RuneScape's next quest is here, in the new Necromancy season challenge, Vorkath: Battle of Forthinry. Face down Zemouregal and the newly-awoken ancient dragon Vorkath in a multi-phase battle to defend Fort Forthinry.

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RuneScape Gives End of Year Roadmap Update, With Vorkath: Battle of Forinthry, Upgrades, and Events

RuneScape is previewing its end of the year roadmap, with a new cinematic for the upcoming arrival of Vorkath, in "Battle for Forthinry", the Christmas event with new additions, new Vorkath event, and updates on combat and visual upgrades.

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RuneScape's Latest Visual Upgrades Enhance Details of Pets, Environments, and Enemies

RuneScape is enhancing some visuals this week, with a new round of graphical and color improvements. Jagex also announced

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RuneScape Opens Combat Beta, Announces New Boss and More in November

RuneScape has a lot planned in November, and in addition to the new combat beta beginning today, the team is giving a rundown of the next month. 

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RuneScape Gets a Second Crossover With Smite and an Official Cookbook

"The RuneScape Returns" update for Smite is here, marking their second collaboration, this time featuring three new RuneScape characters as new skins for Smite gods. RuneScape is also getting its own official cookbook, for a taste of Gielinor.

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RuneScape Launching Combat Beta to Weave Some Necromancy Combat Style Elements into Existing Styles

After letting the Necromancy update settle in and the community adjust to the new content, Jagex has some balance changes and announced RuneScape will refine the existing combat styles. 

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The Old School RuneScape Community Helps Player Get Back Powerful Item Thanks To Some Unhinged Advice

The Old School RuneScape community continues to prove just how chaotic it can be thanks to a recent Reddit thread where a player sought advice on how to reclaim a stolen item.

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Titan Books Gets Rights from Jagex For a New Trio of RuneScape Novels

First tabletop gaming, and now the RuneScape universe is coming to three new novels via a deal announced between Jagex and Titan Books. 

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RuneScape's First Necromancy Season Update, Ancient Awakening, is Live

The first RuneScape update for the Necromancy season is here. Ancient Awakening adds a new mission and storyline, new player versus monster mode, and expands Fort Forthinry.

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After Community Feedback, Jagex Has Permanently Canned the RuneScape Hero Pass

After several weeks of community feedback, promises to revert changes and revamp the system, Jagex will scrap the RuneScape Hero Pass entirely and not rework a new version. 

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Old School RuneScape Has Its First-Ever Maxed Group Ironman Team, Right Before Second Anniversary

Old School RuneScape has its very first maxed Group Ironman team, hitting the mark just days before the mode hit its second anniversary.

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RuneScape Shortens Hero Pass Completion Time, As Reworks Continue and Daily Challenges Return Next Week

The RuneScape team rebalances and shortens current Hero Pass while planning Daily Challenges' return next week, and overall rework to come. This alongside new October charity announcements and the tabletop games.

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RuneScape Gives Timeframe on Daily Challenges Return, Adds Special Rewards to Ease the Wait

The RuneSCape team has an update on efforts to restore Daily Challenges and when we might expect them. There's also some new possible daily rewards to ease the transition, two Treasure Hunter updates, and more.

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RuneScape Kingdoms Tabletop RPG and Board Games Opening Preorders Soon

Two RuneScape-based tabletop games, an RPG and a more traditional board game, via a partnership with Steamforged Games, have more info, and are set to open preorders soon.

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RuneScape is Reverting Much of Its New Hero Pass System After Feedback, With Improved Relaunch in Mind

After launching its Hero Pass battle pass system this week, the RuneScape team is quickly reverting many of the changes to reevaluate the whole system and eventually a likely relaunch.

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RuneScape Opens First Battle Pass Season: Hero Pass: Underworld, With New Reward Types, and Changes

This week, RuneScape has launched its first battle pass season. Hero Pass: Underworld features Necromancy and Fort Forthinry-themed missions, rewards, buffs to discover, and new, improved cosmetics.

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RuneScape is Adding a Battle Pass System, Called Hero Pass, and Winding Down Yak Track

Hero Pass: Underworld opens in RuneScape on September 4th, marking the game's entry into a Battle Pass system. The devs dive into just why they're making this major change and how they made it right for RuneScape.

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RuneScape Marks Necromancy World Firsts, Opens a Hub for Related Fixes and Updates

 RuneScape launched the Necromancy update a week ago. This week, the team is detailing the world's first race, fixes, and other responses from the community.

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Necromancy is Live in RuneScape, With a New Season, Combat Style, and Roadmap Update

Necromancy is live in RuneScape. The huge, game-changing update is here, bringing the first new combat style, an all-new season, skill, and much more.

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RuneScape's Necromancy Update Gets A New Launch Gameplay Trailer

RuneScape is gearing up for its upcoming major update to the legendary MMORPG, celebrating the impending launch of the Necromancy update on August 7th with a new launch trailer.

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RuneScape Prepares for Necromancy With Combat Preview and New Details

Necromancy is coming to RuneScape on August 7th. Jagex has a "pre-launch" week to get everyone set up and ready for the huge update on the way.

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Desert Treasure II: The Fallen Empire is Old School RuneScape's Biggest Quest to Date

Desert Treasure II: The Fallen Empire is now live in Old School RuneScape. After the team revealed back in December that Desert Treasure would continue in a big way this year, the new quest-the biggest to date-is here.

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This Week, RuneScape Gets Double XP, Double Logout Timers, and a Prep Guide for Necromancy

Double XP is back in RuneScape this week, just in time to prepare for the release of Necromancy in early August. The team has also extended the logout timer and issued a number of fixes.

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Preview the Important Hub of the City of Um in RuneScape's Necromancy Update

The latest RuneScape Necromancy preview is all about the City of Um. This is a place in Gielinor's underworld, and will be central to your goals during the Necromancy storyline and your training.

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RuneScape Fort Forinthry Season Concludes With New Classic Style Dungeon

With RuneScape's Necromancy update on the way, it's time to conclude the Fort Forinthry season. Today,  the new Dead and Buried quest arrives, taking a classic dungeon crawling approach.

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RuneScape Takes a Deep Dive into the Necromancy Story and Lore

With the August 7th release of Necromancy approaching, the RuneScape team is continuing to preview everything you need to know. This time, there's a deep dive into the story for the upcoming new season and major update.

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RuneScape Details Rituals, the Core Skilling Part of Necromancy

Necromancy is coming to RuneScape on August 7th, and the team breaks down Rituals, she key Skilling part of Necromancy.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/runescape-details-rituals-the-core-skilling-part-of-necromancy-2000128369 News Runescape Christina Gonzalez https://www.mmorpg.com/news/runescape-details-rituals-the-core-skilling-part-of-necromancy-2000128369 MMORPG.com Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:03:29 -0000
RuneScape June Game Jam Projects Include Graphical Updates, QoL Changes, and Clarifying Old Quests

The RuneScape team has an update on the results of the June game jam, and gives a look at some of the ideas, projects, and other features that we could see in the future. 

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/runescape-june-game-jam-projects-include-graphical-updates-qol-changes-and-clarifying-old-quests-2000128341 News Runescape Christina Gonzalez https://www.mmorpg.com/news/runescape-june-game-jam-projects-include-graphical-updates-qol-changes-and-clarifying-old-quests-2000128341 MMORPG.com Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0000
Necromancy Arrives in RuneScape on August 7th

Necromancy will arrive in RuneScape on August 7th, bringing the game's first new combat skill, an entire season and storyline, and much more.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/necromancy-arrives-in-runescape-on-august-7th-2000128314 News Runescape Christina Gonzalez https://www.mmorpg.com/news/necromancy-arrives-in-runescape-on-august-7th-2000128314 MMORPG.com Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:05:00 -0000
Old School RuneScape Launches First Half of Forestry Update, With Woodcutting Improvements, and Events

Expanding greatly on Woodcutting, Old School RuneScape has launched the first half of the Forestry update. Expect new items, trees, ways to share resources,tackle events, and skill up.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/old-school-runescape-launches-first-half-of-forestry-update-with-woodcutting-improvements-and-events-2000128308 News Runescape Christina Gonzalez https://www.mmorpg.com/news/old-school-runescape-launches-first-half-of-forestry-update-with-woodcutting-improvements-and-events-2000128308 MMORPG.com Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:00:00 -0000
Do You Still Actively Play Your First MMORPG?

With the shut down of The Realm Online in just a few days, we see another old-school MMORPG consigned to history. It got Bradford thinking: how many of us are still playing our first MMO, or have we migrated away - or were forced away through because they just no longer exist?

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https://www.mmorpg.com/features/do-you-still-actively-play-your-first-mmorpg-2000128288 Features Runescape Joseph Bradford https://www.mmorpg.com/features/do-you-still-actively-play-your-first-mmorpg-2000128288 MMORPG.com Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0000
RuneScape Will Reveal Story Details and Release Date for Necromancy This Week

For those who are looking forward to Necromancy in RuneScape, this week there will be a special cinematic trailer, more info, and the release date. 

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/runescape-will-reveal-story-details-and-release-date-for-necromancy-this-week-2000128285 News Runescape Christina Gonzalez https://www.mmorpg.com/news/runescape-will-reveal-story-details-and-release-date-for-necromancy-this-week-2000128285 MMORPG.com Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:18:19 -0000
Old School RuneScape Shelves The Ruinous Powers After Beta Testing

The Ruinous Powers have been shelved in Old School RuneScape.Proposed as the game's first-ever new Prayer, proposals were split and the team cut a beta test short as things just weren't working out.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/old-school-runescape-shelves-the-ruinous-powers-after-beta-testing-2000128235 News Runescape Christina Gonzalez https://www.mmorpg.com/news/old-school-runescape-shelves-the-ruinous-powers-after-beta-testing-2000128235 MMORPG.com Mon, 19 Jun 2023 21:22:46 -0000