![]() ![]() Īccording to the development diaries for this update, the largest change was adding textures to every object in the game world. Due to the size of the tasks required, this update spent about a year and a half in development, with nearly every texture, map square, character, etc. On 14 July, the update was released to free-to-play players as well.Īs it would in reality, the cactus shadow falls differently to the palm trees, due to the changing gradient of the slope.īy using a hardware accelerated 3D API, OpenGL, Jagex was able to implement more detailed textures, realistic lighting, shadows, and an optional fullscreen mode. The beta was then released as an update on 1 July (which was only available to members), along with an extensive website update. ĭuring late June, Jagex stopped all other updates to the game in order to focus on the graphics overhaul, which was said to be due out in "early July". Along with the second part of the diary, the required system specifications to use the new detail level were posted. This was followed by a similar post on 16 May, followed by a two-part Development Diary released on 29 May and 16 June. Soon after, on 8 May, it was revealed with another update that the development of a new detail level was under way, and two images comparing the old and current graphics were posted. The first sign that players had that a major update was coming was on, when Jagex released the " Send us your Specs!" update, asking players to run a Java applet that would send Jagex their hardware and software specifications. At the start of development, about 30 artists were hired in order to revamp every aspect of the game. According to the first development diary, Jagex first felt that Java, the platform on which RuneScape is implemented, was mature enough to support a hardware-rendered (rendered by users' graphics cards, as opposed to software) version in or around 2006. Jagex has stated that RuneScape High Detail spent about eighteen months in development. 3 Full-screen mode and the resizable windowĪn example of High detail compared to minimum detail.Many players from the community believe it would increase the influx of newer players and the update would benefit everyone and especially Jagex. This audience wouldn’t exactly be impressed with the current graphics of Old School Runescape.Ī High Definition version could change that completely. How OSRS Remastered Could Attract New Players To Old School RunescapeĬurrently, old school Runescape has a hard time attracting newer players that aren’t just like many of us dragged back into the game due to the nostalgia factor. Players against it would still be able to play Old School Runescape in its original state. Having a high-definition version of the game as a toggleable option or even separate client doesn’t hurt anyone who doesn’t wish to use it. Graphics updates aren’t what made so many people leave, the revised combat system is what made them leave. This, however, couldn’t be further from the truth. Some players fear it might lead to EOC-like events and Old School Runescape could end up like RS3. Of course, not everyone is excited about a project like HD Old School Runescape. ![]() Imagine if Old School Runescape actually had daytime, night time and weather cycles going on! How cozy would grinding a skill such as woodcutting or fishing but with rain and thunder in the background? Lumbridge in Ultra HD, picture from OSRS Remastered discord group Why OSRS Remastered is nothing like RS3 or EOC This version also comes with certain mods such the ability to change the time of day or even the weather cycle. Highly detailed trees, buildings, water, and even the sky are looking amazing in the leaked images of the Ultra HD client. This version has incredible new and updated textures that look light years ahead of the current textures in the game. The Ultra HD version that Totty is also working on would completely change the way we play Old School Runescape forever. Edgeville in Enhanced Vanilla, picture from the OSRS Remastered Discord group Ultra High Definition Graphics Screenshots and video footage of this enhanced vanilla version has been leaked and it’s looking sick. This means that no textures have been changed but instead, the graphics look a lot crisper and more up to date with the year 2020. One of the current version that Totty has been working hard on is the enhanced Vanilla version of OSRS. Two versions of OSRS Remastered Enhanced Vanilla Version of Old School Runescape ![]()
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