Developed and published by Jagex, Old School RuneScape is a popular multiplayer online role-playing game launched in February 2013. Since its initial release, the game has received plenty of improvements via regular updates.
However, after installing the latest game update, many Old School RuneScape players have been reporting different kinds of issues with the game such as FPS drops, lagging, and crashing issues.
Old School RuneScape lagging and FPS drops issue
Many OSRS players have taken to social platforms to report (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) that they are facing low FPS and crashing issues on mobile that are making the game completely unplayable.
Here are some reports from those affected:
Luckily, Jagex support has acknowledged the lagging issue and confirmed that they are currently investigating it.
But there is also a potential workaround that may help you resolve this glitch until devs come up with a definitive fix. You can check it out below.
Workaround for lagging issue:
Old School RuneScape crashing issue
Apart from lagging and FPS issues, some gamers are also complaining (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) that the game is crashing for them on mobile. Those affected say that the game randomly crashes and closes out.
Below are some reports from disgruntled players:
Fortunately, the support team has also acknowledged the crashing issue with the game and they are working to resolve them.
Moreover, they’ve also stated that the issue is apparently caused by on-screen overlays, and disabling the overlays such as the Mining or Woodcutting timers will help those affected mitigate it.
That said, we will keep tabs on the latest developments and inform you as and when we come across anything newsworthy.
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