What We Played
Old School RuneScape has just launched its sixth ever limited-time league event, Demonic Pacts. As of now, over 150,000 players have jumped into this new experience, which began today and will run until June 10th. This league invites players to explore new servers while facing the challenges presented by the hellish Yama.
Gameplay Impressions
This league locks off the familiar starting zones of Lumbridge and Draynor, pushing players into the less-trodden area of Varlamore. With features like boosted XP rates and infinite run energy, players can level up more quickly than usual. The introduction of relics offers character enhancements such as toothless resource gathering and automatic cooking, changing the way players approach the game. The League's defining feature, the demonic pacts, resemble a Path of Exile style skill tree, allowing players to create unique builds that significantly alter gameplay mechanics.
Unique Tasks and Challenges
Completing tasks unlocks different gameplay rewards, including special trophies and cosmetic unlocks that carry over to the main version of Old School RuneScape. Some of these tasks are quite whimsical, including milking a buffalo, getting a haircut, crying in front of a child, and picking cabbages. These challenges are designed to be both entertaining and straightforward, especially for newcomers to the game.
What We Still Don't Know
Despite the excitement surrounding the launch, some questions remain unanswered. Players are eager to see the full extent of the tasks and whether more complex challenges will emerge as the league progresses. Community reactions indicate a surge in interest in Old School RuneScape, but details on potential updates or expansions to the league later on are still unclear.
Overall, the launch of Demonic Pacts has breathed new life into Old School RuneScape. The unique features and the influx of players signal a bright outlook for the game's future, making this an excellent time for both veterans and newcomers to jump back in.