Official Site:Â RuneScape
Studio: Jagex Games Studio
Launch Date:Â January 4, 2001
Genre:Â Fantasy Sandbox
Business Model:Â Hybrid F2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC, Browser
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Old School RuneScape releases permanent F2P servers
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