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This page is for the updated version also known as RuneScape 3. For re-release of the 2007 Java version, see Old School RuneScape.
RuneScape
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Jagex |
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Jagex |
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RuneTek 7 |
Windows |
July 22, 2013 |
macOS (OS X) |
July 22, 2013[citation needed] |
Linux |
July 22, 2013[citation needed] |
Monetization |
Free-to-play, Subscription |
Microtransactions |
Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Loot box, Free-to-grind, Time-limited |
Modes |
Multiplayer |
Pacing |
Real-time, Persistent |
Perspectives |
Third-person |
Controls |
Point and select |
Genres |
MMORPG |
Art styles |
Stylized |
Themes |
Fantasy |
Series |
RuneScape |
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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.
- The Steam version provide one click login with Steam account, while the official version requires Jagex Launcher (not available on Linux)
Monetization
Type |
Notes |
Free-to-play
| Free players have access to most skills, with other skills accessible up to level 5. The accessible map area and content is limited. |
Subscription
| Members world and content can be accessed by buying a monthly subscription, or by redeeming a 14-day bond obtainable by in game currency. RuneMetrics Pro is a separate subscription which provide historical game performance reporting. |
Microtransactions
Type |
Notes |
Boost
| Bonds can be purchased by cash or in game currency, which can be redeemed for bundle of boost items. Treasure Hunter also awards boost items in some limited-time promotion. |
Cosmetic
| Solomon General Store sells cosmetics for in game premium currency. Some items can be obtained only by limited time promotion, or purchasing a yearly subscription. |
Currency
| RuneCoin can be obtained by real world money or redeeming bonds. They can be spent on the Solomon General Store for cosmetics |
Free-to-grind
| Bonds can be obtained by in-game trading. Bonds can be redeemed for 14 days subscription, RuneCoins, Treasure Hunter keys. Free players get 1 free daily Treasure Hunter key (without stacking), while monthly/yearly subscribers get 2/3 daily keys respectively. |
Infinite spend
| Treasure Hunter keys can be purchased up to 20,000 keys per day, with no monthly limit. Bonds can be purchased without limit to sell to other players for in game currency. |
Loot box
| Treasure Hunter can award random items, such as cosmetics, in game currency, experience, boosts, training items and untradeable version of popular in game items depending on current promotion |
Time-limited
| Treasure Hunter promotion rotates periodically, which affect available items. Yak Tracks are also seasonal events which players grind tasks to unlock time-limited cosmetics. |
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
Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Music, effects, ambient and voice over. |
Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Majority of speech is text. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Royalty free audio |
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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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Brazilian 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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Linux | |
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
7 64-bit |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel i3 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
8 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
GeForce 400x Intel HD 4x AMD Radeon 7xxx OpenGL 3 compatible |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
10.8 64-bit |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel i3 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
8 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
AMD Radeon 7xxx |
Linux |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
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Processor (CPU) |
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System memory (RAM) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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Notes
References