User blog:Rsc2001/The Future of RSC

Hello all

In this post I have a few questions and considerations for any Jagex staff who may be reading, and the entire RS player base- those who have played RSC and even those who never intend to. My main concern and question is about what is going to happen to RSC when the servers inevitably go down and need maintenance. My understanding of this impending doomsday could be erroneous, I do not know.

Are you able to share any long term management strategies you may have regarding this scenario? The reason I ask is simply to highlight the fact that Classic still has a high amount of players who will pay/consume bonds to use it, regardless of how much support (anti cheat, bug fix, QOL updates etc) that it receives.

I am wondering how much research your teams are putting into the future and indefinite availability of Classic- not only as a potential source of profit, but as an important strength of the brand, even in a future where growth and change in the game is essential. I know I am playing armchair market research analyst here, and that if anyone can answer these questions that they might not be able to. But hopefully Jagex is aware that the players want RSC, and that having it accessible is important to a lot of people.

So rambling and questions that are too big for my brain aside, I am just hoping you are thinking about the future of RSC, even beyond the already surprising extended opening of the game. I am thankful the game has been available and understand all good things must end- but I believe there have got to be some good ideas for this old game... baring in mind the fact that you are a business and that game design is expensive and a bottom line must be made. It would be nice to see some engagement and outreach with the community regarding RSC. I do understand the concerns for this though, and that the focus for the future of RS is far beyond RSC.

Don't forget about us! What do you guys think? How can Jagex keep RSC available?