RuneScape Creator Delays New MMO Game

RuneScape Creator Delays New MMO Game

Key Takeaways

  • Andrew Gower’s upcoming MMO, Brighter Shores, delayed to Nov 6 due to US Presidential Election.
  • Gower seemingly doesn’t want the launch of his new game to get lost in the noise.
  • Brighter Shores closely resembles RuneScape in art style and gameplay tasks like cooking and mining – targeting players seeking nostalgia.

As a gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that I’ve seen it all – from the dawn of MMORPGs to their evolution into the colossal juggernauts we see today. The news about Andrew Gower’s Brighter Shores being delayed by one day due to the US Presidential Election is a testament to his respect for the game’s potential impact and his understanding of the gaming community’s appetite for nostalgia.


The upcoming MMO, Brighter Shores, created by Andrew Gower, the mind behind RuneScape, has been pushed back by a single day due to an unexpected cause. Initially planned for Early Access launch on November 5, Brighter Shores has now been moved to November 6 by its creator.

If Brighter Shores manages to achieve just a fraction of the influence that RuneScape has exerted throughout its history, it will be an enormous triumph. Launched at the beginning of 2001, RuneScape continues to stand as one of the longest-lasting MMOs currently operational. Its active presence is maintained not only in RuneScape 3, but also in Old School RuneScape. The impact of its creator, Andrew Gower, on the gaming industry remains substantial. Although Gower has been disengaged from RuneScape since 2011, he did revisit to design the Gower Quest in 2016. Following this, Gower established Fen Research, the team behind Brighter Shores.

For several years, Gower has been sharing updates about the development of “Brighter Shores” on Twitter, hinting at a novel game engine initially intended for an upcoming MMO. Recently, he announced that Fen Research has postponed the Early Access release of “Brighter Shores” by just one day from November 5 to November 6 due to some election-related matter, presumably referring to the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This election day is expected to generate a lot of commotion, making it prudent for Gower to avoid releasing his game on such a noisy day, as he aims to make “Brighter Shores” one of the top Early Access games on Steam.

Brighter Shores Delayed By One Day Due To US Presidential Election

Initially unveiled in March, the long-awaited game “Brighter Shores” is now just around the corner, following a slight delay. This will mark Andrew Gower’s first independent project since his work on “RuneScape.” Notably, the visual aesthetic of “Brighter Shores” bears a striking resemblance to that of “RuneScape,” and familiar activities such as cooking, mining, and woodcutting are included. Given the continued popularity of MMORPGs like “RuneScape,” it’s likely that many players are eagerly anticipating this new title as a nod to nostalgia from years past.

As the launch of Brighter Shores approaches, it might be a perfect moment to revisit RuneScape temporarily. This game is still one of the finest free-to-play MMOs ever created, and Jagex consistently updates both RuneScape 3 and Old School RuneScape with fresh content to explore. It remains uncertain if Brighter Shores will match its predecessor’s greatness.

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2024-10-12 22:14