RuneScape has its best membership year ever in 2019

Posted byby Mike Minotti
January 15, 2020
Updated June 19, 2025
1 min

RuneScape is a very old online game, but it managed to have its highest player membership ever in 2019.

RuneScape launched back in 2001. It has both a subscription and free-to-play plan. Developer Jagex notes that the game has over 1.1 million subscribers, while “many millions more” play the free version.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.