WHO WE ARE
WE ARE THE CREATORS OF QUESTS
THE COMPANY
WHO IS JAGEX?
For more than 25 years Jagex has built living, evolving, community-driven worlds enjoyed by players around the globe. What began as a small studio in Cambridge has grown into one of the most enduring, and popular online communities in gaming.
Today, as we celebrate 25 years of RuneScape, we’re entering a new era for Jagex - one defined by growth, creativity, and deeper connection with our players and community.
TIMELINE
JAGEX HISTORY
2000
2000
2000
JAGEX FOUNDED
Originally founded in 2000 in Cambridge, UK, by Andrew Gower, with a simple but ambitious idea: to create an online fantasy game that could be played directly in a web browser and evolve continuously alongside its players.
2001
2001
2001
RUNESCAPE'S BIRTH
They began developing the MMORPG in 1999 launching the free to play version in Jan 2001 quickly grew into one of the world’s most recognisable and enduring MMORPGs. Built on accessibility, depth, and player freedom, RuneScape pioneered many of the principles that define modern online games, persistent worlds, live updates, and community-led evolution.
2004-2007
2004-2007
2004-2007
RUNESCAPE 2 UPGRADED
Major technical upgrades and the launch of RuneScape 2, introducing 3D graphics and expanded gameplay.
2012
2012
2012
RUNESCAPE 3 LAUNCHED
This round of major graphical and feature upgrades shaped the game that exists today under the RuneScape name.
2013
2013
2013
OSRS IS BORN
The launch of Old School RuneScape, driven directly by player demand and community voting.
2016-2023
2016-2023
2016-2023
GAME EXPANSION
Continued expansion of RuneScape and Old School RuneScape as distinct, thriving experiences with global audiences.
2024-2025
2024-2025
2024-2025
NEW SKILLS AND GAMES
Significant investment in live operations, platform sustainability, and player growth. Plus launch of first new skill Sailing in Old School RuneScape, and launch of new franchise game Runescape: Dragonwilds, into early access, reaching 1m copies sold in just 8 months.
2026
2026
2026
FUTURE
Our largest investment to date in games and services, accelerating RuneScape’s evolution as part of RS25, and strengthening our long-term commitment to players and people.
2000
2000
2000
JAGEX FOUNDED
Originally founded in 2000 in Cambridge, UK, by Andrew Gower, with a simple but ambitious idea: to create an online fantasy game that could be played directly in a web browser and evolve continuously alongside its players.
2001
2001
2001
RUNESCAPE'S BIRTH
They began developing the MMORPG in 1999 launching the free to play version in Jan 2001 quickly grew into one of the world’s most recognisable and enduring MMORPGs. Built on accessibility, depth, and player freedom, RuneScape pioneered many of the principles that define modern online games, persistent worlds, live updates, and community-led evolution.
2004-2007
2004-2007
2004-2007
RUNESCAPE 2 UPGRADED
Major technical upgrades and the launch of RuneScape 2, introducing 3D graphics and expanded gameplay.
2012
2012
2012
RUNESCAPE 3 LAUNCHED
This round of major graphical and feature upgrades shaped the game that exists today under the RuneScape name.
2013
2013
2013
OSRS IS BORN
The launch of Old School RuneScape, driven directly by player demand and community voting.
2016-2023
2016-2023
2016-2023
GAME EXPANSION
Continued expansion of RuneScape and Old School RuneScape as distinct, thriving experiences with global audiences.
2024-2025
2024-2025
2024-2025
NEW SKILLS AND GAMES
Significant investment in live operations, platform sustainability, and player growth. Plus launch of first new skill Sailing in Old School RuneScape, and launch of new franchise game Runescape: Dragonwilds, into early access, reaching 1m copies sold in just 8 months.
2026
2026
2026
FUTURE
Our largest investment to date in games and services, accelerating RuneScape’s evolution as part of RS25, and strengthening our long-term commitment to players and people.
2000
2000
2000
JAGEX FOUNDED
Originally founded in 2000 in Cambridge, UK, by Andrew Gower, with a simple but ambitious idea: to create an online fantasy game that could be played directly in a web browser and evolve continuously alongside its players.
2001
2001
2001
RUNESCAPE'S BIRTH
They began developing the MMORPG in 1999 launching the free to play version in Jan 2001 quickly grew into one of the world’s most recognisable and enduring MMORPGs. Built on accessibility, depth, and player freedom, RuneScape pioneered many of the principles that define modern online games, persistent worlds, live updates, and community-led evolution.
2004-2007
2004-2007
2004-2007
RUNESCAPE 2 UPGRADED
Major technical upgrades and the launch of RuneScape 2, introducing 3D graphics and expanded gameplay.
2012
2012
2012
RUNESCAPE 3 LAUNCHED
This round of major graphical and feature upgrades shaped the game that exists today under the RuneScape name.
2013
2013
2013
OSRS IS BORN
The launch of Old School RuneScape, driven directly by player demand and community voting.
2016-2023
2016-2023
2016-2023
GAME EXPANSION
Continued expansion of RuneScape and Old School RuneScape as distinct, thriving experiences with global audiences.
2024-2025
2024-2025
2024-2025
NEW SKILLS AND GAMES
Significant investment in live operations, platform sustainability, and player growth. Plus launch of first new skill Sailing in Old School RuneScape, and launch of new franchise game Runescape: Dragonwilds, into early access, reaching 1m copies sold in just 8 months.
2026
2026
2026
FUTURE
Our largest investment to date in games and services, accelerating RuneScape’s evolution as part of RS25, and strengthening our long-term commitment to players and people.
2000
2000
2000
JAGEX FOUNDED
Originally founded in 2000 in Cambridge, UK, by Andrew Gower, with a simple but ambitious idea: to create an online fantasy game that could be played directly in a web browser and evolve continuously alongside its players.
2001
2001
2001
RUNESCAPE'S BIRTH
They began developing the MMORPG in 1999 launching the free to play version in Jan 2001 quickly grew into one of the world’s most recognisable and enduring MMORPGs. Built on accessibility, depth, and player freedom, RuneScape pioneered many of the principles that define modern online games, persistent worlds, live updates, and community-led evolution.
2004-2007
2004-2007
2004-2007
RUNESCAPE 2 UPGRADED
Major technical upgrades and the launch of RuneScape 2, introducing 3D graphics and expanded gameplay.
2012
2012
2012
RUNESCAPE 3 LAUNCHED
This round of major graphical and feature upgrades shaped the game that exists today under the RuneScape name.
2013
2013
2013
OSRS IS BORN
The launch of Old School RuneScape, driven directly by player demand and community voting.
2016-2023
2016-2023
2016-2023
GAME EXPANSION
Continued expansion of RuneScape and Old School RuneScape as distinct, thriving experiences with global audiences.
2024-2025
2024-2025
2024-2025
NEW SKILLS AND GAMES
Significant investment in live operations, platform sustainability, and player growth. Plus launch of first new skill Sailing in Old School RuneScape, and launch of new franchise game Runescape: Dragonwilds, into early access, reaching 1m copies sold in just 8 months.
2026
2026
2026
FUTURE
Our largest investment to date in games and services, accelerating RuneScape’s evolution as part of RS25, and strengthening our long-term commitment to players and people.
RS25
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF RUNESCAPE
In 2026, Runescape turns 25. Few games if any achieve that longevity let alone while remaining culturally relevant and actively played. RS25 is a celebration of that achievement, but also a statement of intent.
As we look ahead, we’re evolving into Jagex: The Runescape Company, focused on growing and stewarding the Runescape universe across multiple games and experiences, and building it to thrive for decades to come.
CAREERS
A STUDIO POWERED BY PEOPLE
Jagex is home to a diverse, talented team of creators, technologists, and storytellers who care deeply about the worlds they build and the communities they serve.
CAREERS
A STUDIO POWERED BY PEOPLE
Jagex is home to a diverse, talented team of creators, technologists, and storytellers who care deeply about the worlds they build and the communities they serve.
CAREERS
A STUDIO POWERED BY PEOPLE
Jagex is home to a diverse, talented team of creators, technologists, and storytellers who care deeply about the worlds they build and the communities they serve.
CAREERS
A STUDIO POWERED BY PEOPLE
Jagex is home to a diverse, talented team of creators, technologists, and storytellers who care deeply about the worlds they build and the communities they serve.
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