From the Press Release
Jagex Games Studio, creators of the fantasy MMORPG RuneScape, have confirmed today a wealth of new content launching throughout 2016 to celebrate the game's 15th anniversary. Andrew and Paul Gower -- the founders of RuneScape back in 2001 -- are returning as guest designers for a "Gower Quest" due for release in spring 2016. A new game client technology that will take RuneScape's visuals to a new level of fidelity will also be introduced, together with four quests that conclude the epic God Wars storyline that started in 2013. A new skill - Invention -- will be introduced to the game, allowing players to personalize weapons and armor, and make them more technically advanced.
Old School RuneScape will also join in the revelry with the launch of an entire new continent, Zeah, which will be introduced in three parts throughout 2016. Old School -- a retro version of the MMORPG -- will also reach its three-year milestone. Furthermore, an eSports tournament using the game's recently launched Deadman Mode will take place at the end of March 2016. Additional details on this will follow early in the New Year.
In addition to the two established franchise titles in the, Chronicle: RuneScape Legends will also be released on PC, Mac, Linux and iPad. In February, a new feature-length documentary about RuneScape will detail its creation, and the impact it has had on the MMORPG genre and wider UK games industry since launch.
"To reach this incredible 15-year anniversary milestone is astonishing for everybody working on RuneScape, especially with a continued resurgence of players. This is testament to our loyal, passionate, and growing community, that the development teams at Jagex can continue to tell new stories within the world of Gielinor," said Phil Mansell, vice president, RuneScape. "Next year will be another big step forward for the franchise as we introduce exciting new features, technology and new games across multiple platforms."