Latest Runescape News

The LinkedIn profile of Nathan Richardsson indicates that he is now an Executive Producer on an unannounced project at Jagex. Specifically it states that he is working on: "An unannounced RuneScape Action Role Playing Game...and world domination, of course". So it seems that sooner or later, we'll all be seeing a new ARPG set in the world of RuneScape.

From now through January 7th, RuneScape players can leverage weekend buffs across an array of features. Each weekend, a different buff is unlocked that can provide bonuses to things including a 25% increase in experience in the Slayer skill, a better-than-average chance of loot in Thieving and Farming.

RuneScape has been updated for a questline that should appeal to would-be sleuths around the world. "It's murder most Gielinor" with players off to gather clues in the new The Needle Skips adventure that sends players off on a time traveling quest to find the truth behind a dastardly crime.

Ready for some old school fun on the go? If so, then today's announcement that Old School RuneScape has launched for both iOS and Android mobile devices should come as welcome news. The game features full cross-platform play that enables "players to jump from PC to mobile platforms and back again".

It's a common misconception that the best games are built by developers. Sure, great games need incredible talent, but the truly exceptional titles, the ones that stand the test of time, are born of their community. While Activision finishes squeezing the last vestiges of loyalty from those willing to suffer Destiny 2, a seemingly plucky British upstart continues to cultivate an unusual level of loyalty from its players. I am, of course, talking about Runescape.

With launch just a few weeks away, we talk with producer John Colgrave about the work involved in getting to this point

music from virtual worlds can be an epic affair, following players on their journey through these vast worlds. Huge sweeping scores and haunting orchestral arrangements are now common. You only have to take a quick look on Spotify to find it brimming with albums from the latest AAA releases. Runescape recently joined these and released collection of music that picks from 17 years of this mythical world. At this year's Runefest, we were privy to a very special presentation of this.

We interview Simon Bull on setting up the new arm of Jagex, finding those elusive 'living games', and defining a new way of engaging with partners.

Jagex has announced that the RuneScape Mobile Members Beta has officially kicked off for folks with both iOS and Android mobile devices. Those who are eligible to participate will be working with the dev team "to deliver the optimum player experience over the coming months".

Over the weekend during RuneFest, the RuneScape team revealed its plan for the winter, including both the main game and Old School RuneScape. Players have a lot to look forward to such as a month-long Halloween event called 'Til Death Do Us Part' and a special detective quest murder mystery that provide players with "glimpses of history". Lastly Elite Dungeon #3 "The Shadow Reef" will be coming out in February 2019 that includes narrative content with players facing off against The Ambassador.