Is RuneScape Classic coming back?

After 17 years, RuneScape Classic, the original version of the online game, will shut down. Although there’ll be no reboots for RuneScape Classic, the current and the 2007 versions, called Old School RuneScape, will remain online.

How do I play Old School RuneScape?

Simply head to the Old School RuneScape website and click ‘New User’. This will lead to the sign up page where all you need is a valid email address, your date of birth, and a display name. Once you’ve created your account there are only two more tasks to complete before you can start playing.

Is RuneScape Classic the same as Old School RuneScape?

On the 4th of August 2005, Jagex stopped and closed down the free version of RuneScape Classic and so it remained the same. The same user account was used for all three games (RuneScape Classic, Old School RuneScape and RuneScape 3), but items, skills and progress on each were separate.

Can you play RuneScape Classic offline?

The RuneScape Classic servers will be taken offline at 8:00am BST on the 6th of August 2018. After such date, it will no longer be possible to log in to the Classic game. You will, of course, be able to continue playing as normal up until that date. Thank you for your support over the years.

Is Steam RuneScape good?

While Steam will eventually bring Achievements, Badges, and Emoticons to Old School RuneScape, it’s far from the best way to play.

Can I transfer my account to old RuneScape?

Launched in 2013, this backup version of RuneScape from 2007 has evolved into something completely new and requires you start your character from scratch. Profile progress is completely independent, meaning that character information, stats, and items do not transfer between the two games.

Do unused RuneScape accounts get deleted?

@Nolonar RuneScape does not delete accounts.

When is RuneScape Classic going to be closed?

On 23 May 2018, Jagex announced that RuneScape Classic would be permanently closing on 6 August 2018 due to numerous unfixable problems with the game. DeviousMUD (the first original name of RuneScape) was the forerunner of RuneScape Classic, created by Andrew Gower (one of the founders of Jagex) in 1998.

When was the first version of RuneScape released?

RuneScape Classic (also known as RSC, RS1 or RS Classic) was the first official release of RuneScape ( DeviousMUD being the precursor). RuneScape Classic was publicly released on 4 January 2001.

Who are the creators of the RuneScape Classic?

RuneScape Classic Developer Jagex Publisher Jagex Designers Andrew Gower Engine RuneTek