Released back in 2001, RuneScape is an MMORPG known for its quests and deep skill system. RuneScape has been around for quite a while, but Jagex has kept the iconic MMORPG going strong. Jagex maintains both its Old SchoolRunescape and RuneScape 3 severs, with both receiving regular updates. In a recent update, Jagex has added RuneScape 3's first new skill in four years: archaeology.
The amount of players that RuneScape 3 has is far fewer than its counterpart, Old School RuneScape. Jagex has tried to revitalize the modern version of their game before, like through the launch of RuneScape mobile—though, RuneScape 3 still couldn't compete with Old School RuneScape and its own mobile version. This new skill may be another way for RuneScape 3 to compete.
Piggybacking off of RuneScape 3's Land out of Time update, which added dinosaurs, the archaeology update returns to a focus on the past. Players will be able to explore five different dig sites, where they will excavate and restore relics in exchange for new powers and other rewards. Only time will tell if this new skill will be able to measure up to the content Old School RuneScape is getting, such as its new 80 player raid.
With the game's waning player base, RuneScape 3 fans will be glad to see content that might bring in new players. A brand new skill such as archaeology has always brought a boom to RuneScape's player count, so it isn't unreasonable to assume it will happen again. That being said, RuneScape 3's many microtransactions might make the game less appealing to stick with—especially when you compare it with, of course, Old School RuneScape.
RuneScape is available now on PC and Mobile.
Source: RuneScape