Old School RuneScape
Old School RuneScape is Jagex's community-led fantasy MMORPG based on a 2007 version of RuneScape. The standalone game has been running since 2013, links PC and mobile with shared progress, and grows through updates, quests, skills, bosses and raids shaped by the community.
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- Developer
- Jagex
- Publisher
- Jagex Ltd
- Genre
- Abenteuer, Massively Multiplayer, MMORPG, RPG
- Game modes
- Multiplayer, PvE, PvP
- Game series
- RuneScape
- Also known as
- OSRS
- Steam user reviews
- 83 % positive · 20,840 reviews
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What is Old School RuneScape?
Old School RuneScape is a standalone fantasy MMORPG from Jagex, based on a 2007 version of RuneScape and continuously developed since 2013. Players explore Gielinor without a fixed class structure, train skills, complete quests, trade and develop their character freely.
Updated 03.10.2026
Sources
- Steam – Old School RuneScape store.steampowered.com
- Jagex – What is Old School RuneScape? runescape.com
Release
Old School RuneScape was released on February 22, 2013. It was based on a 2007 snapshot of RuneScape, which Jagex has since developed as a standalone live MMO with regular updates. The game is free to play; a membership unlocks additional content.
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PC, iOS und Android
Planned launch of The Fractured Archive
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PC, iOS und Android
Planned launch of Hardcore Worlds
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PC, iOS und Android
Menaphos is set to open its gates
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Updated 03.10.2026
Sources
- Steam – Veröffentlichung und Spielbeschreibung store.steampowered.com
- Jagex Support – RuneScape and Old School support.runescape.com
Platforms
Old School RuneScape is available on PC, iOS and Android. The mobile versions support the same game progress as the desktop version, so an account can be continued between PC and mobile devices.
Updated 03.10.2026
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- Old School RuneScape – Mobile oldschool.runescape.com
Gameplay
Progression is open-ended: players train skills, complete quest series, collect equipment, trade through the in-game economy and choose from numerous solo and multiplayer activities. Old School RuneScape deliberately combines classic controls and visuals with new content that is added on an ongoing basis.
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Sources
- Steam – Gameplay und Features store.steampowered.com
- Jagex – Old School Überblick runescape.com
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System requirements
The PC version requires a 64-bit system running Windows and a broadband connection. For the recommended configuration, Steam lists an Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen processor, 8 GB RAM and about 2 GB of free storage, among other things. On macOS, at least macOS 11 is supported.
The details apply to PC.
Minimum
- Operating system
- Windows 10 or later, 64-bit
- Network
- Broadband internet connection
Recommended
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen
- RAM
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 600 series, Intel UHD 610 or AMD Radeon R7 260
- Speicher
- approx. 2 GB
Editorial details
Updated 03.10.2026
Sources
- Steam – Systemanforderungen store.steampowered.com
Community polls
A core principle of Old School RuneScape is direct community involvement. Jagex puts many major changes and new content to a vote; the poll system has shaped the game's long-term development since launch.
Updated 03.10.2026
Sources
- Jagex – Community-led development runescape.com
Raids and endgame
Raids and challenging boss fights are an important part of the endgame. On October 20, 2026, another endgame raid, The Fractured Archive, is set to launch. Jagex describes it as a boss-rush raid in an ancient vault beneath Gielinor with new best-in-slot rewards.
Updated 03.10.2026
Sources
- Old School RuneScape – RuneFest 2026 Summit osrs.game
- Jagex – Winter Summit 2026 jagex.com
Menaphos and the 2027 roadmap
For 2027, Jagex plans to open Menaphos in Old School RuneScape. The new area is set to continue the Amascut storyline with the master quest Fool's Gold and will introduce, among other things, the game's first Skilling Dungeon and the Soul Altar. The roadmap also includes further quest sequels, Dungeons of Gielinor and a rework of Mining and Smithing.
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Hardcore Worlds
Hardcore Worlds are set to launch as a separate game mode on November 4, 2026. These worlds have their own economy and give each character only one life; after death, progress can be transferred to the main game.
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Game series
Old School RuneScape runs alongside modern RuneScape and has its own character progression. Both games belong to Jagex's RuneScape franchise, but they differ significantly in game systems, content and development direction.
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Updated 03.10.2026
Sources
- Jagex Support – RuneScape and Old School support.runescape.com
