Monday 25th September 2017, Cambridge, UK – RuneScape fans from across the world have celebrated their love for the iconic MMORPG at this year’s RuneFest, which took place on Saturday in London. Hundreds of thousands watched the multiple live streams on Twitch throughout the day, while a sold-out crowd of over 1,650 descended on Battersea Evolution to immerse themselves in Jagex’s fantasy world and discover the announcements for the year ahead:
Old School and RuneScape mobile revealed for world-first hands on
First announced earlier this summer, RuneFest attendees patiently queued to become the first in the world to log in and experience the games they love on mobile. Old School RuneScape is scheduled for release on mobile this winter, with RuneScape to follow in 2018. Details of compatible devices will be confirmed over the coming months.
New Raid and a major Grandmaster quest for Old School RuneScape in 2018
Following their introduction in 2017, a brand-new raid will come to Old School RuneScape in June 2018. Theatre of Blood will see bands of up to five players tackle a fiendish arena built by the vampyres for their own amusement. No one has ever survived; will you be the first? January 2018 will see the release of a brand-new Grandmaster Quest – Dragon Slayer II – a sequel to one of the most popular adventures ever released in RuneScape.
New PvE competitive mode – Dimension of the Damned – arriving in RuneScape in October
A Limited Time Event launching between 16th and 28th October, Dimension of the Damned brings PvE competitive gameplay to RuneScape. Transported to an alternate dimension where the dead walk across Gielinor, players must battle against the zombie horde and see who can survive the longest! Featuring in-game rewards, unique cosmetic items, and Achievements to complete, this is one event RuneScape players won’t want to miss!
Deadman Autumn Invitational final sees ‘5PLUS50K12’ scoop $20k prize; a further $10k donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation
‘5PLUS50K12’ has claimed victory at the Deadman Autumn Invitational, securing the top prize of $20,000. A further $10,000 was won by #TeamLUL, which will be donated to the team’s chosen charity, Make-a-Wish Foundation. The final was the culmination of three months of vicious, PvP action in Old School RuneScape. Thousands of players took part in the Invitational, before being whittled down to the last player standing.
“Every year it gets more and more difficult to top the previous RuneFest, but I think with 2017’s convention we’ve managed to do it. We were thrilled to see so many of our hardcore players try out both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape on mobile devices for the very first time, as well as experience the tension of a Deadman Invitational live at RuneFest,” said Mark Ogilvie, Design Director, RuneScape. “Exciting new content, together with new ways to play, will delight and entice players to the world of Gielinor like never before, and in addition to our millions of active players we’ll be here ready to welcome our old friends back from being ‘AFK’.”
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About Jagex
Established in 2001, Jagex today stands as a key game developer and publisher and is the home to the iconic online role-playing game, RuneScape. RuneScape has welcomed over 250 million players to its world and more than two million of them play every month, while millions more watch avidly through social channels. In addition to RuneScape, Jagex has developed new RuneScape-branded games as it enters additional genres, including the authentically vintage edition, Old School RuneScape. Jagex employs over 320 people at its Cambridge headquarters. In 2016 Jagex became part of Fukong Interactive Entertainment, a global games group publicly listed in China. Career information can be found at www.jagex.com.
About RuneScape
Step into a medieval fantasy world that’s packed with epic adventures, fascinating characters and a passionate community that helps to mould the game itself. Unashamedly British in humour, RuneScape embraces an unconventional world where you’re free to play and explore the way you want to. An MMO unlike any other – become the hero you were born to be at www.runescape.com.
About Old School RuneScape
Launched in 2013, Old School RuneScape is the industry-leading collaboration between players and developers. Embracing its nostalgic heritage, hundreds of thousands of active players control the direction of the game with an in-game polling system. Featuring adventures for solo play through to 100-player strong raids, Old School RuneScape caters for every brave adventurer. Since 2016, Old School RuneScape has established itself as a competitive game with the seasonal free-for-all Deadman Invitationals, where winners receive a $20,000 prize. Play now at http://oldschool.runescape.com.