Jagex has announced that it will close Runescape Classic this coming August. Runescape Classic is the original version of the MMORPG, which has existed for 17 years.
The End of Runescape Classic
What versions of Runescape are there? There are three versions of Runescape.
- Runescape – This is the “regular” version that is continually updated and expanded with new content and gameplay changes.
- Runescape Classic – A rather old version of the game that hasn’t received updates in a long time and is mostly played by veterans.
- Old School Runescape – A version that was launched in 2013 at the urging of fans. Old School is a copy of Runescape from its early days, but it continues to receive updates, which are approved by the veterans beforehand.
Classic version is being discontinued. Jagex has now announced that Runescape Classic will be discontinued in August. The other two versions will remain available. The reason given is that the Classic version is based on outdated technology that, among other things, facilitates bot attacks. The security of players cannot be ensured anymore in Runescape Classic. Furthermore, it has long been impossible to register for this version, and the player numbers are declining.
Additionally, the version can no longer be supported by the team due to time constraints, leading to an accumulation of bugs that may even result in the game becoming unplayable. Therefore, the team saw no option but to shut down Runescape Classic.
When will the servers go offline? Jagex states that the operation of Runescape Classic will be “phased out” over the coming months. The servers will be shut down on August 6.
The developers at Jagex are currently working on a new MMORPG.
