First 'NXT' Beta Weekend Begins February 19th

Jagex has announced that the first Runescape NXT beta weekend will take place beginning Friday, February 19th and that it will run through Monday, February 22nd. NXT is the new downloadable client based on C++ programming that is aiming to improve performance over the current Java client.

If you’ve had continuous membership since 31st January 2012, or you’re currently a Gold Premier Club member, you’ll be among the first to try out the new game client.

The feedback you provide will be instrumental in preparing NXT for release and, as an extra incentive for hardcore testing, the coveted Gamebreaker title is up-for-grabs by our most diligent bug finders.

Read the full announcement on the RuneScape site.