Why Jagex is finally bringing RuneScape to cellular with cross-platform play
You have likely heard of RuneScape, but did you know that it still attracts two
OSRS gold million monthly active users and has countless thousands of subscribers?First launched by developer Jagex 16 years ago in January 2001, RuneScape has since split into two games: Old School -- where players can enjoy the classic gameplay -- and the newest RuneScape, where users get regular new upgrades to the title.
In terms of revenues, despite its age, Jagex claims it is currently making more money from the games than it's ever done in its own 16-year history. In reality, RuneScape has been growing for the last 3 years in terms of gamers and revenues.The game could be set to receive another shot in the arm with the announcement that Jagex is rolling out that the longstanding name to mobile platforms.
Old School RuneScape will hit on the program shops first this winter, while
buy RS gold is expected to follow early 2018. Both games are also cross-platform -- meaning users may play with their PC counterparts and load up the specific same characters and continue where they left off.It's unclear if the matches will each get a roll out on the App Store and Google Play, although Jagex is in discussions with Apple and Google in regards to the topic.
