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Revision as of 18:18, 9 September 2022
This page is for the re-release of the August 2007 version of RuneScape. For the updated version commonly called RuneScape 3, see RuneScape.
Developers | |
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Jagex | |
Engines | |
RuneTek 3 | |
Java | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 22, 2013 |
macOS (OS X) | February 22, 2013 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Subscription |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | MMORPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | RuneScape |
RuneScape | |
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RuneScape | 2001 |
Old School RuneScape | 2013 |
Chronicle: RuneScape Legends | 2016 |
RuneScape: Idle Adventures | Cancelled |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Old School Runescape is a third-person MMORPG made by Jagex Games Studio.
General information
- Official Wiki - The official wiki for Old School RuneScape.
- Steam Community Discussions
- Official Discord Server
- Official Forum
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website | ||||
Steam |
- All versions require a RuneScape account and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
- Old School RuneScape requires Java, which is included in the Windows Installer, however, Mac users must manually install the Java Runtime Environment from here.
Essential improvements
RuneLite Client
- A third-party client approved by Jagex.
- Can be launched as an alternative client to the OSRS Client on Steam.
- Offers several features over official clients, such as Discord Integration, Loot Tracker, Status widgets and GPU Rendering, allowing for increased draw distance and anti-aliasing, for example.
- Steam Achievements do not appear to work through RuneLite.
Installation: |
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Default location:
Example:
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Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Free-to-play | Free-to-play |
Subscription | Can be bought with real money in 1, 3, 6 and 12 month increments. Subscription time can be earned in-game via the 'Old School Bonds' |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Free-to-grind | Free-to-grind |
Player trading | Player trading |
Unlock | Membership unlocks skills, areas, minigames, skills, items and quests |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1343370/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Progress and stats are saved automatically to Runescape account.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Game Simply runs in Window, however, by default game is set to only render within a static size of window, this can be changed with "Game Client expands to fill the window" option in Basic Video settings | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Game simply runs in Window, window size needs to be set to a ultra widescreen size for game to play in Ultra WideScren | ||
4K Ultra HD | Game simply runs in Window, window size needs to be at, or set to 3840*2160, for 4K support | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Possible to zoom-in or zoom-out camera with Mouse Wheel. | ||
Windowed | Freely scalable. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x through RuneLite. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 16x MSAA through RuneLite. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Options for Off, On and Adaptive through RuneLite. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Steam and RuneLite clients have an uncapped frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Color blind mode | Options for Protanopia, Deuteranopia and Tritanopia through RuneLite. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Limited to remapping the function keys (F1,F2,F3...) and Shift. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | A mouse is required to play the game. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Only Mouse is supported. |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects, and ambient. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Majority of speech is text. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
French | ||||
Portuguese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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Windows | Steam Client is 64-bit. The official client available from the website runs a 32-bit modified Java version that installs with Old School (cannot use other installed Java Environments) | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Based on Java Runtime Environment installed to machine. Installing Java Runtime Environment 7 or later is 64-bit, Java Runtime Environment 6 or earlier is 32-bit. | ||||
Linux | [1] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Windows 7 SP1 or higher |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | Intel i3+/AMD @ 2.4+ GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 4 GB RAM |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB available space | 200 MB available space |
Video card (GPU) | 3D-compatible Video Card 128 MB of VRAM | GeForce 400x, Intel HD 4x, AMD Radeon 7xxx + |
- Steam version requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.[2]
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 3D-compatible Video Card 128 MB of VRAM |
- OS X copies requires Java Runtime Environment to be installed separately, which can be downloaded here.
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1343370) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Linux game installation guide - last accessed on 2020-12-01
- ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1343370/Old_School_RuneScape/