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[Edward789]

Reminder: Legacy Java Client - Retirement & Shutdown

22 November 2024

 

This blog is a reminder that we will be retiring our Legacy Java Client – and to reiterate that other Java-based clients like RuneLite or HDOS will not be affected.

 

A few years ago we released the C++ Client on Steam, and then the Jagex Launcher. During that time, the Java Client became known as the 'Legacy Java Client', while C++ became the 'Official Client'. Those with the Legacy Java Client installed have still been able to use it, but it is no longer available to new users via the Jagex Launcher.

 

As we continue to invest into the Official Client with new features like Official HD, the Plugin System, and Mobile Improvements, we feel it’s time to retire the Legacy Java Client. This isn’t a decision we take lightly, but we have good reasons to do it.

 

During our research into who was still using the Legacy Java Client, we found quite a lot of malicious activity going on. While there is a small minority of legitimate players, many more are using this Client for botting and other illicit activity. While shutting down the Legacy Java Client won’t put an end to the uphill battle against botting, it will shut down one of the easier avenues these naughty botters use.

 

Also, there’s the issue of maintenance. As you've recently seen we have been focusing our efforts on continuing to improve the Official Client and Mobile and we wish to continue to have that as a key focus, rather than providing life support to an outdated and risky client that very few players actually use.

 

So, from early next year, you will no longer be able to use the Legacy Java Client, even if you've previously downloaded it. If you currently play on the Legacy Java Client, you'll be receiving a player inbox message over the next couple of days alongside a few reminders on the lead up to its retirement.

 

Soon, you’ll need to play via the Official Client, RuneLite, or HDOS. All three clients can be accessed in the Jagex Launcher, which requires a Jagex Account.

 

As we said, for those of you playing on other Java-based clients like RuneLite or HDOS nothing will change. For those of you playing on the Legacy Java Client, look out for those reminders in your Player Inbox!

 

The Old School Team.

[Gunman]

They've made posts about this before

[Khaleesi]

https://osbot.org/forum/topic/189281-regarding-the-upcoming-changes/

[dubai]

We'll find a work around, don't stress

[GlassNhearts]

8 hours ago, Gunman said:

They've made posts about this before

right just Jagex pushing more fear!

If anyone is on Windows 7, i can show you how to get Jagex Launcher after Internet explorer 11 leaving ! Even when they do do this we will all have time to switch our legacy accounts over to jagex account ! n they are not stopping anyone by doing this ~ N i have faith when the day comes the devs will come out with an Alternative than just patching runelite etc!  all love tho 

[Gunman]

8 hours ago, GlassNhearts said:

right just Jagex pushing more fear!

If anyone is on Windows 7, i can show you how to get Jagex Launcher after Internet explorer 11 leaving ! Even when they do do this we will all have time to switch our legacy accounts over to jagex account ! n they are not stopping anyone by doing this ~ N i have faith when the day comes the devs will come out with an Alternative than just patching runelite etc!  all love tho 

I don't think anything will change besides them blocking the legacy client's Java platform foot print tbh

[GlassNhearts]

23 hours ago, Gunman said:

I don't think anything will change besides them blocking the legacy client's Java platform foot print tbh

Same fr Gunman!

Just now, GlassNhearts said:

Same fr Gunman!

pray so !

[Curtis20112]

I'm sure that we will be out of a client for awhile. I just hope that we find a work around and all of our purchased scripts get transferred to the new client as well. It has me not wanting to purchase scripts atm for sure.

[GlassNhearts]

9 hours ago, Curtis20112 said:

I'm sure that we will be out of a client for awhile. I just hope that we find a work around and all of our purchased scripts get transferred to the new client as well. It has me not wanting to purchase scripts atm for sure.

if we patch runelite to osbot thru jagex launcher , aren't we essentially still using the legacy java Client ? just wondering !?

[GlassNhearts]

2 hours ago, GlassNhearts said:

if we patch runelite to osbot thru jagex launcher , aren't we essentially still using the legacy java Client ? just wondering !?

with that being said if all doesnt go as well  , we need to figure out how to patch runelite a certain way to osbot , as if we are botting off the runelite plugin ! basically what is already ! but currently when you do the patch method , we are still using the outdated legacy client rn ! if im not wrong ! idk just my thoughts ! but I am so thankful to be apart of this community being a member even before this account was made! made tons of accs and gp ! i have faith in the devs  all love to you all !