Old School Runescape Is More Popular Than Ever, Breaks Concurrent-Player Record
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Old School Runescape achieved a new record of 241,016 concurrent players on August 3, reflecting its growing popularity. The game is known for allowing fans to vote on new features and has consistently been the most popular version of Runescape. The recent Varlamore: The Final Dawn update added significant content, enticing many players back. The game also gained traction from World of Warcraft content creators, frustrated with WoW's progression resets, offering a more stable gaming experience. Plans for a new skill, Sailing, promise additional community engagement.
Old School Runescape has set a new concurrent-player record with 241,016 players on August 3, surpassing its previous peak. This 2013 MMORPG continues to attract gamers despite being based on its 2007 predecessor.
The recent Varlamore: The Final Dawn update, released on July 23, introduced new regions and endgame content, significantly boosting player interest and encouraging returns.
Old School Runescape is benefiting from attention from World of Warcraft streamers, who are frustrated with WoW Classic's seasonal servers and the frequent rollout of older expansions.
Jagex plans to introduce Old School Runescape's first new skill, Sailing, in response to player votes, further reflecting the game's commitment to community involvement.
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