Old School RuneScape Is Getting Low-Poly Dogs and a Shiba Inu
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Old School RuneScape is adding a new quest that lets players adopt low-poly dogs, including shiba inus, along with a bizarre new crab-talking mechanic.
Gielinor is about to get a whole lot friendlier. Jagex is introducing a new members-only quest to Old School RuneScape called A Ruff Situation, which tasks players with helping out at a shelter near Ice Mountain. With a modest crafting requirement of level 15, the community is already gearing up for a day-one rush to secure a companion. Once the quest is wrapped up, players can adopt and raise their very own canine companion from a selection of twelve different breeds.
The roster includes everything from collies and labradors to more modern internet favorites like pugs and shiba inus, creating a wonderfully surreal vibe for veterans who remember the game from decades ago. These digital dogs are more than just cosmetic flexes for your bank-standing sessions. Fully grown pups can actually help you out during Treasure Trail clue hunting by digging for steps so you can finally leave your spade in the bank. Just make sure to keep them out of the Wilderness because losing your virtual pet to another player has real consequences.
Alongside the canine update, developer notes from Rock Paper Shotgun highlight a strange new crab quest on Dognose Island. Players who reach level 40 in sailing and 30 in fishing can consume a mysterious bottled substance to unlock the ability to talk to crabs. It is another classic update that proves the long-running MMO continues to lean into its eccentric community humor while rolling out genuinely useful quality-of-life companions.
Tags: Old School RuneScape, MMO, PC Gaming, Jagex, Retro Gaming
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun