"We respect their time, and in turn they stick around" 25 years later,  here's why Jagex believes so many people still play RuneScape

Eurogamer interviews Old School RuneScape's design director Kieren Charles and senior game designer Elena Nordmark to explore why the game remains popular 25 years later. The key factors include community involvement through polls, respecting players' time by not invalidating their progress, and consistently adding new content without diminishing old achievements. The game's accessibility on mobile devices also contributes to its enduring appeal.