While Runescape has been Jagex’s most widely recognized game without question, the massively popular Java-based MMORPG is by no means the developer’s only game. From 2015’s sandbox shooter Block N Load to multiple other casual browser-based games both on their own platforms and other sites like Facebook, Jagex’s creations boast a small but diverse library. Now, Jagex has recently filed a trademark for ‘ELDERGATE’ with many fans speculating the title may hint at the developer’s next game.
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The trademark filed by Jagex looks to claim rights to the name ‘ELDERGATE’ with specific classifications for the trademark listing it as being related to “video game software” among several other categories, leading many fans to speculate that ELDERGATE may be a new game in development by Jagex that has yet to be formally revealed. ELDERGATE being developed in-house by Jagex would mark the first time since the failed Chronicle: Runescape Legend in 2015 that Jagex itself has produced a new game, though the British gaming company has published several smaller indie games.
The announcement of a new game being developed by Jagex would come fresh off the heels of a big year for the developer’s flagship game celebrating its 20th anniversary. Last summer saw the long-awaited release of the mobile version of RuneScape’s modern version as well as several fan-favorite features added to Old School Runescape. Jagex even teamed up with community modder 117 to create a HD mod for Old School Runescape following fan outcry against Jagex’s original stance on the mod. What kind of game ELDERGATE may end up being remains to be seen in an official reveal.
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