Jagex, known for the nostalgic but immensely popular MMORPG RuneScape, announced that its cross-platform port would be coming to the Android and iOS app stores in summer 2021. Making the sentimental game new again, the RuneScape mobile game will feature an updated UI and redesigned control and combat features specifically optimized for mobile devices.
Like the computer version of RuneScape, the mobile version will be based on a free-to-play platform that includes paid subscriptions with extra game features like skills or quests. The RuneScape mobile game will also host cross-play functionality between versions and allow current RuneScape players to port over and continue their progress within the new version.
RuneScape for mobile devices is currently available for free pre-registration.
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