RuneScape (2001) — Release Date, Cheats, Price & Requirements

RuneScape

RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play…

4 January 2001 Free to play

What RuneScape is

RuneScape is an adventure game developed by Jagex and released in 2001. It is available on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser. It runs on RuneTek.

The premise, in the publisher's words

RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action, business, fantasy and open world. It supports multiplayer for up to 2000 players online. Available modes: Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) and Multiplayer. There are 20 achievements to unlock.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 5,000 hrs.

What you need to run it

Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

Full requirements and PC checker →

What it launched against

RuneScape launched on 4 January 2001, within three weeks of Pokémon Crystal Version, Phantasy Star Online, Onimusha: Warlords and Pokémon Stadium 2.

Released around the same time: Pokémon Crystal Version, Phantasy Star Online, Onimusha: Warlords, Pokémon Stadium 2.

Official trailer

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 2 videos →

RuneScape — frequently asked questions

When did RuneScape come out?

RuneScape was released on 4 January 2001 for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.

Is RuneScape free?

Yes — RuneScape is free to play.

What are the minimum PC requirements for RuneScape?

At minimum, RuneScape needs .

How long does it take to beat RuneScape?

The main story of RuneScape takes around 5,000 hrs, or 5,500 hrs for 100% completion.

Does RuneScape have multiplayer?

Yes. RuneScape supports multiplayer for up to 2000 players online.

How many GB is RuneScape?

The PC version needs about 8 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("8 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.