Migration season of MMORPG players is in motion. Thanks to OSRS, surprised WoW fans are rediscovering the genre

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It appears that there’s a growing popularity in the realm of Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games – many gamers are jumping on the bandwagon of Old School RuneScape (OSRS)). The majority of these players are devoted World of Warcraft enthusiasts, who can’t believe that… not every MMO game offers the same experience (as reported by GamesRadar).

Vacation from FOMO

For several weeks now, there’s been a noticeable shift towards less stressful zones within Old School RuneScape (OSRS), and this trend seems to be growing stronger. Notable streamers like Sodapoppin and AnnieFuchsia have taken interest in the game, which has subsequently drawn their communities as well. This influx of new players has been boosting OSRS’s popularity, a development that long-time fans find satisfying.

As a gamer stepping into the realm of Old School RuneScape, I’m regularly taken aback by the absence of FOMO and relentless pursuit of achievements or seasonal rewards. Instead, the time invested in leveling up and honing skills truly matters here. Yet, it’s not just this aspect that keeps me hooked; Old School RuneScape boasts a rich tapestry of engaging content along the journey to the endgame.

This prediction among veterans of the MMO community is that this trend will ultimately fizzle out, as it seems to be part of a broader tendency. Here, World of Warcraft (WoW) appears to have a significant influence on this pattern.

Once more, World of Warcraft enthusiasts find themselves embarking on a mass exodus. Their latest chosen land seems to be RuneScape this time around.

They have migrated many times before… only to return, inevitably, to World of Warcraft – Zytonex.

In the realm of Massively Multiplayer Online games (MMOs), there’s a plethora of fascinating options other than World of Warcraft (WoW). Yet, can players resist WoW’s allure this time around? As always, only time shall unveil the answer. And perhaps, some will find solace in completing game cycles, rediscovering the delight of play without pressure, unnecessary costs, and relentless grinding.

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2025-07-11 14:32