The following is a list of features included in the RuneScape 3 update: NXT superseded the Java and HTML5 game clients which began to be phased out of service. This new client, written in C++ under the code name NXT, was released on 18 April 2016. During RuneFest 2014, it was announced that a new client, operating via native code, was being developed incorporating much of the HTML5 client's software architecture and features. RuneScape 3 was released on 22 July 2013 the HTML5 client was not included within the update.Īt RuneFest 2013, it was revealed that the HTML5 client had not worked out, partly due to poor web-browser performance. The RuneScape 3 release date was officially revealed via a news post on the RuneScape website on 3 July 2013. Ī popup displayed upon logging in on 17 July 2013, announcing the upcoming release of RuneScape 3. On 22 March, Jagex confirmed that RuneScape 3 would be released in the summer, via a bonus Behind the Scenes video. On 16 November 2012, it was announced that RuneScape 3 was given the name RuneScape: Next Gen via a special Behind the Scenes video. Future live-streams included discussions about RuneScape's general future, including the possibilities of a RuneScape 3. Gerhard suggested that micro-payments, such as Squeal of Fortune, were helping to make a 'war chest' (or 'fighting fund'), allowing Jagex the ablity to fund large future projects. Development on RuneScape 3 was first mentioned by Mark Gerhard on 9 September 2012, during a 'Botting in RuneScape' Q&A live-stream on the RuneScape YouTube Channel.

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