As usual, this kind of transaction does not change anything for the followers of this MMORPG which claims the creation of 260 million accounts since its inception and which has also declined on iOS and Android ensuring interoperability with the PC. Likewise, the 400 Jagex employees will still work from their Cambridge headquarters.
Macarthur Fortune, which "shares Jagex's passion for video games ", we are told, has put 488 million euros on the table through one of its funds (Platinum Fortune) to afford the studio of RuneScape, a franchise whose turnover has exceeded one billion dollars over generations. Macarthur Fortune's stated goal will be to strategically invest in the R&D and marketing sectors to attract new players.
In addition to the RuneScape Jagex also continues to run separately Old School RuneScape for the great pleasure of nostalgic people and this since the beginning of 2013. For those who want to know more, Jagex had published a documentary 80 minutes to celebrate the 15 years of its MMORPG.
