Old School RuneScape began when a dev ‘found the 2007 server in their desk drawer:’ 13 years later, it’s setting subscriber records for the long-lived MMO

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Old School RuneScape began when a dev ‘found the 2007 server in their desk drawer:’ 13 years later, it’s setting subscriber records for the long-lived MMO

PC Gamer · 2 hours ago

Old School RuneScape, a version of the long-running MMO based on its 2007-era game, has reportedly reached record subscriber numbers 13 years after its launch. The article presents its continued growth as notable because the game began as a revival of an older server version rather than a new release.

According to the headline, the project originated after a developer reportedly found the 2007 server files in a desk drawer. The supplied article text does not include further reporting details, such as the subscriber total, reasons for the record or Jagex’s wider plans.

  • Old School RuneScape has reportedly set subscriber records.
  • The game began as a revival of 2007 content.
  • No subscriber figures appear in the supplied text.

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