Overview

• On August 3, Old School RuneScape logged 240,756 simultaneous users, surpassing its previous high of 231,719 set in December 2024.
• Jagex opened 18 additional worlds at the end of July and has signaled plans for more server expansions to bolster stability.
• The developer plans to introduce a new Sailing skill in the coming months as part of its roadmap for ongoing content updates.
• Last month’s Varlamore: The Final Dawn expansion added three explorable regions and endgame challenges that helped drive player engagement.
• A microtransaction-free design and frustrations with other MMOs have prompted veterans and streamers to return to Old School RuneScape.