RuneScape Classic, also known as RSC, is the first version of RuneScape and was superseded by RuneScape 2 (the first version of today's main game) which continues to be the primary focus for RuneScape at Jagex.

Though support and related services, such as content updates have been officially stopped, Jagex has patched small issues found within RSC, including fixing a chat issue between RSC and the main game, along with a few other community oriented fixes.

Development History

RuneScape Classic was initially developed by Andrew Gower, one of the founders of Jagex as a re-write to the partially developed Devious MUD, and was released on 4th january of 2001. Following the support of Paul Gower and Constant Tedder they founded Jagex to oversee the running of the game. As part of this process additional staff were hired and the members expansion was released on 27th February 2002 following it's announcement on 4th October 2001.

During the following 3 years Jagex continued to develop RuneScape Classic and released content updates. On 29th March 2004 they released RuneScape 2 and allowed players to transfer across their game profile to the new game. Free access to RSC was discontinued on 4th August 2005.

Access Requirements

The Log In Screen for RuneScape Classic

Only two types of Members' accounts can play RuneScape Classic:

• Members who logged in, at least once, during the 6 month period between 3rd August 2005 and 3rd February 2006
• Members who logged in during one of the re-opening periods:
  • 11th November 2009 through 25th November 2009
  • 1st June 2010 through 24th June 2010
  • 14th September 2011 through 28th September 2011

At this time, there are no plans to re-open RSC in the future though the game remains open to support the loyal players and to those new to the community alike. Though RSC is open only to qualifying accounts with active Membership, continuous subscription is not required to prevent loss to access rights. In the event of a lapse in subscription you will be unable to log in to RSC until you resubscribe.

Of the three available game servers, Classic 1 is available only to Veteran members who logged in during the 6 month period before the initial closure of RSC. The Classic 2 and Classic 3 servers are available to all qualifying members.

Community & Forums

Within the RuneScape Forums exist three forums dedicated to RuneScape Classic and its community.

• RSC Community - For RSC related trades, duels, events & clans
• RSC Discussion - For any RSC topic not covered by the other forums
• RSC Feedback - For feedback and discussion about RSC & the RSC forum section

These forums are open to all Members and qualifying free-players with access to the RuneScape Forums and are located at the bottom of the main forum index.

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RuneScape Classic Wiki