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It’s officially time forOld School RuneScapeplayers to get into the festive spirit - Jagex has announced that the game’s 2024 Christmas event is available now. This update will beOld School RuneScape’s last until January 8, with Jagex heading home for the holiday season.
Each year, Jagex adds variousevents toOld School RuneScapebased on holidayssuch as Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. By participating in these events, which usually consist of completing a themed quest, players can earn limited-time cosmetics that can only be obtained during that time. This tradition started in the originalRuneScapeback in 2001 and has continued into bothRS3andOSRS. Other events in the past have celebrated occasions such as April Fools, Midsummer, and Thanksgiving, although they haven’t been mainstays like the main trio.
In apost on theRuneScapewebsite, Jagex confirmed that theOld School RuneScape2024 Christmas event has officially begun. Players can begin the event by speaking to Cecilia in Falador Park, where they’ll be tasked with rehoming five festive furry friends before the holiday season ends. Gamers who complete theOSRSquestwill earn several new cosmetic items, including several Dog Disguise items and a Present Box Hat with several color variations. It’s also worth remembering that completing this Christmas event grants players access to every single previous Christmas reward from years gone by, obtained by speaking to Diango in Draynor Village.
Old School RuneScape’s 2024 Christmas Event Starts Today (December 10)
On December 16, Jagex will be holding 2024’s Christmas Parade in-game, with a route taking gamers between Falador, Varrock, and Lumbridge. It’s a cool way to bring players together during the holidays. Jagex has not yet stated when the Christmas event will end, although it did confirm that the festive update will be the last one until January 8 next year, so hopefully it lasts until then, at least.RuneScape 3’s Christmas event began on December 2, but nowOSRSplayers can join the holiday cheer by hopping online.
2025 is set to be an exciting year forOld School RuneScape. The decade-old MMO continues to grow, despite tough competition in the space. Next year should bring more information aboutOld School RuneScape’s long-awaited Sailing skill, which first passed its poll to be added in early 2023. Jagex is taking its time to consult with the community, making sure the game’s first-ever new skill is done correctly.
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Greetings, adventurer! Rooted in the origin of MMOs, Old School RuneScape is the only ever-lasting, ever-evolving adventure that is shaped by you.Released way back in 2013, Old School RuneScape is RuneScape as you used to know it! Based on the 2007 build of the globally popular open world fantasy MMORPG, Old School is constantly updated with improvements and new content voted on by you, the fans! The close relationship between developers and players is central to what makes Old School so magical.So, you want to be a master cook? Or a powerful mage? Whether you’re here for the rich story and lore, the challenging combat, to fight alongside others or against them, to journey alone or simply to experience the magical world of Gielinor, Old School can be any adventure you want.Some people just want to hang out with friends. And you’ll find plenty of folk to do that with in Gielinor. But those who want seek a different kind of adventure have plenty of choices, too.No matter what you’re specializing in, the quest for the best loot will have skillers and perfectionists obsessing over their character builds. The strongest wand, the mightiest bow, the most fabulous hat – there’s always something to aim for
