A beginner’s guide to Old School RuneScape

Released in 2013, Old School RuneScape was created from a 2007 backup of RuneScape so that traditionalists could return to the classic version of this popular MMORPG. Fans had been asking for a way to play Old School RuneScape for years and Jagex absolutely delivered: the entirety of the old game was made available to play all over again. Since then the smaller, but no less dedicated, Old School team has been developing and expanding this version into its own separate branch of RuneScape – essentially creating an alternative timeline in which the MMO evolved in a different direction to its younger sibling. Engine upgrades, quality of life changes, and even entirely new content have seen the game transform. But not too much, don’t worry. This guide will walk you through the ins and outs of creating an account for Old School RuneScape, and – because we’re extremely generous – we’ll also throw in some tips on where you should go and what you should do at the start of your adventure in Gielinor.