Fans of the classic MMORPG can rejoice, as Jagex is bringing Old School RuneScape to Steam.
Releasing as part of the game’s 20th anniversary, Jagex is releasing the old-school client on Steam on February 24th. The announcement was made via the Steam page “Old School RuneScape Events,” along with the following statement:
“By now you’ll have heard about us talk plenty about our simple-yet-lofty goal of taking Old School Everywhere, and today we’re delighted to announce the next big step – Old School RuneScape is coming to Steam on February 24th, 2021!
“Whether you are a past, present or future explorer of the magical world of Gielinor, we’re excited to bring one of the world’s largest MMORPGs to Steam!
“At launch, you’ll be able to log-in with your Steam account, or if you already have an adventure in progress, you can link your existing Old School account to Steam. We know that there are certain goodies you expect on Steam, too, and we’ve got them all for you – Steam Achievements, Badges and Emoticons, with Trading Cards coming shortly after launch.”
According to the game’s Steam page, Old School RuneScape promises to cater to your adventuring needs, citing the following in-game features:
Master 23 diverse skills across a huge array of play styles
Take on over 140 quests spanning the fascinating and varied game world
Confront dozens and dozens of bosses
Risk everything in an assortment of PvP encounters
Profit from a thriving and dynamic in-game economy
While the game will be free to play, membership can also grant you access to additional extras, which include the following:
8 additional skills, including Farming, Thieving and Slayer.
Access to the entire game world map
Over 120 additional quests
Access to powerful, exclusive items
Dozens of exclusive mini-games
Additional navigation options
In other recent news, Jagex was recently acquired by The Carlyle Group, who just so happen to be the world’s second-largest equity firm. This is a move that promises to provide more resources to the MMO, meaning fans will be able to enjoy RuneScape for many years to come. Read more on RuneScape and its future in our developer interview here!
Will you be playing Old School RuneScape when it comes to Steam?
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