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This page is for updated version, commonly called RuneScape 3. For re-release of the 2007 Java Client, see Old School RuneScape.
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Key points
- Originally launched January 4, 2001 for web browsers.
Availability
- All versions require a Runescape account and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
- Newest client natively supports all platforms but legacy client does not support Linux natively. Browser based version works with any OS that has browser with Java plugin (does not work with Chrome, Firefox or Edge).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Cache files are stored in
%PROGRAMDATA%\jagex\runescape
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- Progress and stats are saved automatically to Runescape account.
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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German |
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French |
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Portuguese |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
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Selectable from options in the Java client. Defaulted in Windows (enabled as a failsafe in NXT). |
OpenGL |
2.0 |
Selectable from options in Java, default in NXT.[1] |
Software renderer |
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Select Safe Mode from in-game settings. |
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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System requirements
- For fully detailed requirement list, see the official system requirements.
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
XP SP2 |
Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium
| Intel Core i5 AMD Athlon X2 |
System memory (RAM) |
1 GB |
4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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Video card (GPU) |
| AMD Radeon HD Nvidia GeForce 1xx |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
10.5 64-bit | |
Processor (CPU) |
1 GHz
| Intel Core i5 AMD Athlon X2 |
System memory (RAM) |
1 GB |
4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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- OS X 10.5 64-bit requires the downloadable client.[2]
Linux |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
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Processor (CPU) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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- Hardware rendering requires GPU with at least 128 MB of VRAM.
- Minimum-requirement GPUs: SiS, Matrox, Intel GMA series, Intel HD series, Via Chrome, GeForce 4, ATI 9xxxx
Notes
References