The Curse of Arrav, the remake of the iconic Mahjarrat quest, is HERE! On top of that, the much-anticipated Mobile UI updates are OUT NOW! The new features such as Menu Entry Swapper, additional Minimenu improvements and HiScores are also available for the Official Client!
PSA: Mobile devices may not automatically update to the latest version of Old School RuneScape immediately. Depending on your device, be sure to check the App Store or Play Store to get the latest updates. Sometimes, it takes a while for devices to pick up the new updates.
Changelog November 6th
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The Curse of Arrav
- Added The Curse of Arrav, the next quest in the iconic Mahjarrat storyline.[/*]
- Added a new dungeon, Zemouregal’s Basement, which houses higher-level variants of Armoured Zombies.[/*] [list]
- These Armoured Zombies have an increased chance to drop the Zombie Axe. They also drop the new Zombie Helmet.[/*]
- The Zombie Helmet requires 50 Strength and Defence to equip.[/*]
- The Zombie Helmet drops broken and must be repaired at an anvil with 70 Smithing. Both broken and fixed versions are tradeable.[/*]
Mobile Anniversary Update
Check out this standalone newspost breaking down all the nerdy details of the mobile changes releasing today! Below are some highlights from the new features, which are also available in the Official Client!
- Added Minimenu Reordering, A.K.A. the Menu Entry Swapper.[/*]
- Players can now adjust the position the Minimenu appears in relative to the mouse pointer.[/*]
- Players can now set the spacing of Minimenu entries to any value.[/*]
- The Minimenu can now be filtered to hide entity options, player options, or the ‘examine’ and ‘cancel’ entries.[/*]
- A scrollbar will enable scrolling through a smaller minimenu, rather than seeing every option on one very long one.[/*]
- Added a Switch Worlds entry to the minimenu, which appears when right-clicking a player name from one of the following:[/*] [list]
- Friends list[/*]
- Chat channel [/*]
- Clan chat[/*]
- Guest clan chat[/*]
- Group Ironman group[/*]
Other Changes
- Fixed a bug where players with no access to Morytania could get an Araxyte task. If you haven’t completed Priest in Peril but currently have an Araxxor or Araxyte task, you can now cancel it for free by talking to any Slayer Master.[/*]
- The Barbarian Outpost Agility Course now warns players that it gives Strength XP.[/*]
- Items dropped in the private instances of the four original God Wars bosses will now persist there for three hours. This does not affect Ironman instances, only the private ones unlocked via Combat Achievements.[/*]
- The Goading Potion will now tell you if it expires early due to teleporting or drinking tea.[/*]
PvP Rota
The PvP rota has moved to Period B:
- 560 - (UK) - PvP World[/*]
- 319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World[/*]
- 579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World[/*]
- 561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World[/*]
- 580 - (US) - LMS Competitive[/*]
World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been de-activated with this rota.
World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been de-activated with this rota.
The PvP Arena is using 'Max/Med' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.
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The Curse of Arrav
RuneScape's iconic Mahjarrat storyline continues with a new quest!
Over the past few years, we've been advancing this story with quests like Desert Treasure II and While Guthix Sleeps, and today sees another important step in the grand plan: the launch of The Curse of Arrav. In this remake of the 2009 quest, you’ll embark on a journey to explore Zemouregal’s Fortress Stronghold, learning more about this mysterious Mahjarrat and uncovering his legendary beef with the hero Arrav.
To start the quest, head to the Uzer Oasis and speak to Elias White.
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Elias White can be found at a campsite south of Cassim's house in the Uzer Oasis. If you can't view the image above, click here.
Quest Requirements
The Curse of Arrav is a Master tier quest with the following requirements:
- Completion of Defender of Varrock[/*]
- Completion of Troll Romance[/*]
- Level 64 Mining[/*]
- Level 62 Ranged[/*]
- Level 62 Thieving[/*]
- Level 61 Agility[/*]
- Level 58 Strength[/*]
- Level 37 Slayer[/*]
- We recommend a Combat level of at least 80[/*]
Rewards
No good quest is complete without some nice rewards! Here's what you'll get for completing the Curse of Arrav:
- 2 Quest Points[/*]
- 40,000 Mining XP[/*]
- 40,000 Thieving XP[/*]
- 40,000 Agility XP[/*]
- Access to Zemouregal's Fortress, where the basement houses higher-level variants of the Armoured Zombies you've encountered during Defender of Varrock. These Armoured Zombies have an increased chance to drop the Zombie Axe. They also drop the new Zombie Helmet.[/*] [list]
- The Zombie Helmet requires 50 Strength and Defence to equip. It sits between the Dwarven Helmet and Inquisitor's Great Helm as a Crush-focused Head slot option.[/*]
- The Zombie Helmet will drop broken and must be repaired at an anvil with Level 70 Smithing at an anvil. Both the broken and fixed versions are tradeable. See the stats below![/*]
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The Curse of Arrav is our third and final quest remake in the Mahjarrat storyline. As with previous quest remakes, The Curse of Arrav retains the same overarching narrative as the original. However, various changes have been made to ensure the quest meets the standards of a modern Old School quest and matches up with our future plans for the storyline.
Our Future Plans
Speaking of future plans, we wanted to take this opportunity to address some questions we’ve seen about the Mahjarrat storyline. Specifically, we want to elaborate on why we chose to remake some Mahjarrat quests, but not others.
When we first made plans for the Mahjarrat storyline in Old School, we knew it was important to balance the nostalgia people felt for the original with the desire for a fresh take on events. We also realised that our plans could benefit from backporting quests.
The Mahjarrat storyline is known for beginning as several different plot threads that weave together in the thrilling conclusion. We wanted to retain this aspect, and realised we could blend old and new by retaining some original plot threads while adding a few brand-new ones.
Defender of Varrock, While Guthix Sleeps and the Curse of Arrav all fit nicely with our plans for the story, and would also allow players to re-experience their favourite moments from past Mahjarrat quests.
We made a conscious choice not to remake other quests so that we had room to add new story elements – but you can see how we’ve woven in elements of the originals, too. For example, when you’re playing through Curse of Arrav, you’ll notice a few details that are borrowed from RuneScape’s Missing My Mummy quest.
As mentioned above, Curse of Arrav is the last of the Mahjarrat quest remakes. We’re now firmly on the path towards an Old School-specific conclusion to the Mahjarrat storyline. This means we will not be remaking Ritual of The Mahjarrat – instead, we have plans for two more quests in this sequence, which will resolve the plot threads established in previous quests in a way entirely unique to Old School.
We’re also aware that the Mahjarrat have received a lot of love lately – which is to be expected, since this is by far the most popular storyline in the game. However, variety is the spice of life, and so we’ll be taking a break from the Mahjarrat story to give other quest lines time to shine. Which quest lines, you ask? Well, watch this space…
Mobile Anniversary Update
Those who enjoy 'Scaping on mobile, rejoice! The long-awaited and much-anticipated Mobile UI changes are here today.
Please note that your mobile device may not automatically update to the latest version of the mobile client. Be sure to check the App Store or Play Store for the latest updates. Sometimes, it takes a while for devices to pick up the new updates.
The Mobile UI rework has a blog of its own, breaking down all the new features released today! For your convenience, here’s a quick look at all the Mobile features we’ve released over the years:
Check out the below video by Mobile veteran FullyOSRS to learn more!
https://youtu.be/BjFAPjA_tcE
If you can't see the video above, click here to watch.
New Features Also Available in the Official Client
Of course, changes for Mobile and the official client go hand in hand. The Menu Entry Swapper, Minimenu improvements and HiScores were some of the most highly-requested features – and all of these are also available on the official client! Therefore, we’ll be covering them here in detail.
Minimenu Reordering (aka Menu Entry Swapper)
This was one of the most-anticipated features! By enabling Minimenu Reordering in the Settings menu, you can rearrange minimenu entries to fit your needs.
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The reordering buttons are at the top-right of the minimenu. When clicked, new buttons will appear which you can use to move the options around.
Other Minimenu Improvements
Modify Minimenu Start Position
You can now adjust the position of the minimenu in relation to your mouse pointer! To do so, enable this feature and choose your preference from the dropdown menu.
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Do you want your mouse pointer to appear over the header of the minimenu, or at a lower position? It’s all up to you!
Minimenu Spacing Value
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You can now set the spacing between minimenu entries to any value by using the slider, or by entering a number.
Minimenu Filtering
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Last but not least, you can now filter what entries are shown or hidden in the minimenu!
- Disabling entity options will hide minimenu entries for NPCs, items, and objects like trees.[/*]
- Disabling player options will hide minimenu entries like Trade or Follow.[/*]
- You can also disable the 'examine' and 'cancel' entries in the minimenu.[/*]
If you choose to display loads of entries, don't worry, you won't end up with an extremely long minimenu - the new scroll bar has got you covered!
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Friend World Switcher
Another new entry to the minimenu! This one lets you easily hop to the world a friend is in by right-clicking their name in one of the following spaces:
- Friends list[/*]
- Chat channel [/*]
- Clan chat[/*]
- Guest clan chat[/*]
- Group Ironman group[/*]
Enjoy checking in on your buddies!
Viewing the HiScores In-Game
No more switching to your browser to check player HiScores! You can now look up player RSNs on the HiScores and see the stats of other 'Scapers directly in-game, without having to open the website in a separate window!
To enable this feature, select In-World Lookup from the Popout tab in the Settings. Once enabled, you can right-click a player and select Lookup from the menu. This will take you to the HiScores Popout Panel, which displays their stats! You’ll also notice that the HiScores icon in the Popout panel has been updated with a fresh new look.
If this setting is enabled, you can look up players on the HiScores from the game window! If you can't view the image above, click here.
We’re working to resolve a bug when looking up GIM and HCGIM players, so unfortunately these HiScores can’t be accessed using this feature just yet. We’ll keep you updated on our progress and should have the issue fixed soon.
These are the newest client features, but they’re by no means the last! Remember, you can check out the dedicated newspost for all the details about today’s Mobile UI update.
Other Changes
- Fixed a bug where players with no access to Morytania could get an Araxyte task. If you haven’t completed Priest in Peril but currently have an Araxxor or Araxyte task, you can now cancel it for free by talking to any Slayer Master.[/*]
- The Barbarian Outpost Agility Course now warns players that it gives Strength XP.[/*]
- Items dropped in the private instances of the four original God Wars bosses will now persist there for three hours. This does not affect Ironman instances, only the private ones unlocked via Combat Achievements.[/*]
- The Goading Potion will now tell you if it expires early due to teleporting or drinking tea.[/*]
PvP World Rota
The PvP rota has moved to Period B:
- 560 - (UK) - PvP World[/*]
- 319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World[/*]
- 579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World[/*]
- 561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World[/*]
- 580 - (US) - LMS Competitive[/*]
World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been de-activated with this rota.
World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been de-activated with this rota.
The PvP Arena is using 'Max/Med' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.
Merch Store Update
Battleaxes and Ballads Vinyl OUT NOW!
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One for the most metal among you! RuneScape: Battleaxes and Ballads, an album packed full of heavy metal remixes of popular Old School tunes, is out now on vinyl!
If you missed out on pre-ordering it a few months ago, you can get it now at local record stores, online music retailers, the official merch store, or direct from Laced Records.
In the meantime, you can listen to the full album on the Old School RuneScape YouTube Channel or stream it on major music platforms!
Like the pixel art on the album cover? Then check out these new tees available from the merch store.
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Comic Series Issue #1 and New Novel OUT NOW!
The wait is over! This week, we’re bringing two exciting new publications to retailers near you.
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Issue #1 of the RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars comic series from Titan Comics, and the latest novel from Titan Books, RuneScape: The Fall of Hallowvale are both out now!
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Check out this blog to learn more and see how you can get your hands on them!
Drawings from Our Latest Discord Modcast
Our most recent Stages Modcast on Discord saw Mod Jerv and Mod Skylark drawing your suggestions! Mod Skylark mocked up some 3D designs beforehand, whereas Mod Jerv drew them live, all while answering your questions about art in Old School.
Many thanks to the 'Scapers who shared their fantastic drawing ideas for the Modcast, which was purely for fun and not to develop in-game content. From a Halloween-themed pumpkin-Chinchompa mash up to combining three items in one, you had very fun and creative suggestions! You can see some of the results below:
Our Discord Stages Modcasts are in a way similar to Twitch streams, featuring a variety of content ranging from Q&A sessions to collaborative art streams with the community - and more! Keep an eye on our official Discord server for more upcoming events!
New From the Community
Creator Crafted is back with new designs! Check out the Araxxor mouse pad, featuring artwork by community artist Amentos.
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How about a room glow up? There are two brand new LED signs ready to brighten up your space: the Strength and Attack skill icons!
You can get 10% off any orders using the code ‘SPIDER’ at checkout. Click here to take a look!
P.S. Creator Crafted LED signs and mousepads are produced in collaboration with members of the OSRS art community, under license from Jagex.
You can also discuss this update on the 2007Scape subreddit, the Steam forums, or the community-led OSRS Discord in the #gameupdate channel. For more info on the above content, check out the official Old School Wiki.
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