The long-running massively online roleplaying game Runescape will make its way to tabletop gaming in 2022, with a board game and tabletop roleplaying game due out this year. Since its initial release in 2001, the fantasy series has amassed over 200 million accounts. Runescape has been around for over 20 years & is still one of the most popular MMORPGs in the world. There have been various variations of the Runescape series, featuring three games in the core series. Runescape 3, the most recent entry, was launched in 2013. Many users enjoy Old School Runescape, whose gameplay is based on the series as it was in 2007, a fan-favourite era of the game.
The fantasy series takes place in the world of Gielinor and lets players proceed in the game in any way they see fit. People can customise their own characters and perform tasks, develop skills, and interact with other players in the world. The world of Runescape looks to be expanding from the screen to the tabletops of users everywhere. According to a recent press release from Steamforged, two Runescape tabletop games will be published in 2022, including a new tabletop roleplaying game and a board game.
The board game will be quest-based and for 1-5 players, with skill levelling and equipment upgrades available along the way. The TTRPG will include a hardcover book that defines the game’s rules and assists in the creation of missions for players’ unique characters in Gielinor. This book will be compatible with the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons ruleset. While no firm release date has been set for the games, both will be available in 2022 – the TTRPG will be available in stores, while the board game will be available through Kickstarter. This is surely wonderful news for many Runescape enthusiasts throughout the world.
The game’s following is still quite active; Runescape 3 and Old School Runescape have over a million daily users combined. Offering two distinct kinds of gaming is certain to boost the project’s success since it will appeal to a wide range of board game enthusiasts. The interoperability of the roleplaying game with D&D 5e is also encouraging, allowing for possible crossovers between the two.
This revelation came as a surprise to lovers of the Runescape series, and it will undoubtedly attract a big number of new fans who prefer tabletop gaming to digital gaming. It’s always thrilling to see the renowned series in a new medium – earlier, Dark Horse Comics issued an illustrated Runescape book, much to the joy of fans. This new path for Runescape will let players experience the classic franchise in a whole new way, further cementing the game’s status as a gaming landmark.