UK studio Jagex, behind the venerable RuneScape franchise, have seen file earnings reported for 2021. Their newest income report is £124.86m, a 4 p.c improve from the earlier 12 months’s earnings.

This marks the corporate’s seventh successive 12 months of progress with the credit score laid squarely with RuneScape, Jagex’s flagship IP and a landmark recreation by itself deserves. Jagex landed on our Top 50 Game Makers of 2021 checklist for that 12 months, primarily based on its efficiency all through.

Since Jagex was acquired by The Carlyle Group in January of 2021 their focus has nonetheless remained squarely on RuneScape. Jagex CEO, Phil Mansell, stated as a lot, “Thanks to the enduring popularity of the RuneScape franchise and the dedication of our player communities, we’ve been able to again grow revenues and reach the highest paying member count yet.”

Rune-Scaper Mobile

As lots of a sure age will bear in mind, RuneScape has been some of the fashionable F2P (free-to-play) MMO’s for years. Originally a browser-based recreation, final 12 months RuneScape lastly made the soar to telephones with RuneScape Mobile. Having hit 1.8m registrations pre launch final 12 months it’s secure to say that RuneScape will not be banking solely on nostalgia to hold it ahead, however is as a substitute making the soar to an much more worthwhile platform within the type of the cellular market.

RPG video games similar to Raid Shadow Legends and Genshin Impact have been huge successes within the cellular market. RuneScape carries each title recognition and a loyal model following from many individuals who’ve performed it because it was merely a low-poly browser recreation. The enduring presence it has in web popular culture can also be an indicator as to its longevity within the public consciousness. Judging by Jagex’s give attention to RuneScape, it seems truthful to say that their participant base has been a serious concern and supply of success for them.

Phil Mansell went on to say as a lot, “The focus on our players allowed us to consolidate and build on the growth from 2020, with creative content and innovative features to encourage our loyal gaming communities to engage for the long term. This growth is testament to our community-driven approach, delivered by such dedicated teams, and meant RuneScape’s 20th anniversary year was its most successful ever.”

Jagex had been additionally lately concerned in Netspeak Games Series A funding spherical in September this 12 months.