Last updated: November 11, 2026
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OSRS outage history
The biggest OSRS outages on record, plus our latest check.
- 22 November 2022. About 17 hours. A power failure at an external data centre took every game world offline, and players could not log in.
- 4 March 2021. Several hours. The shared login servers failed, so players could not sign in to the game for much of the day.
- 12 July 2018. About 6 hours. Jagex took the game offline and rolled back progress after a bug turned ordinary items into maximum coin stacks.
✓ Our latest check (10 November 2026, 6:40 AM PKT): osrs.com answered normally in 397 ms.
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OSRS uptime and reports
Live report counts and the day by day record for the last 30 days.
User reports received in each period.
Last 30 days, day by day: 13 October 2026 to 11 November 2026
Green: up. Red: outage. Amber: some checks failed. Grey: no record yet.
The daily record builds from today as our checks run. Grey days have no saved record yet. A red day marks a confirmed outage.
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OSRS on social media
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Posts on Bluesky saying OSRS is down. Checked 10 November 2026, 5:15 AM PKT.
A few mentions. Nothing wide is going on.
- @hanternos.bsky.social 10 Nov, 2:45 AM PKT
Both FF14 and OSRS down...I gave up and got into bed 😥 - @gains-skeets.bsky.social 10 Nov, 12:12 AM PKT
osrs down means I get to experience the relief of juggling one game window (wow forever) instead of five (wow forever + 4 osrs accounts) - @linnteresting.bsky.social 3 Nov, 3:47 PM PKT
ah fuck osrs is down for an amazing reason
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Is Old School RuneScape Down Right Now?
No, Old School RuneScape is not down right now. The game worlds are online, logins are working, and players are connected across the servers. The OSRS server status line here is that world picture read hour by hour. If you cannot log in, it is most likely maintenance, a world problem, or something on your connection rather than a full OSRS outage.
The game has had real downtime though. Servers were once taken fully offline after players exploited a game-crashing bug, and a data center power failure knocked services down with login systems struggling for hours afterward. When an OSRS outage happens, reports spike here within minutes.
Is Old School RuneScape Down for Me or Everyone?
On the login screen, click Switch World and pick a different server. Total-level worlds with fewer players often connect better. If every world fails and the report graph here is spiking, the OSRS servers are down for everyone and you should wait for Jagex to fix it.
Why Am I Stuck on Still Waiting for Game Response?
The Still waiting for game response message means your client cannot reach the login server. It is one of the most common OSRS login problems and it often clears by switching to a different world from the login screen.
If no world works, flush your DNS cache and restart the game. Your internet provider DNS can be slow or unreliable, and switching to a public DNS service often fixes stubborn login failures.
Why Does It Say Login Server Disconnected?
Login server disconnected appears during maintenance, world restarts, and real OSRS outages. An OSRS down morning usually traces to an update or a data center fault, not your client. Jagex runs weekly updates that briefly take worlds offline, so check whether an update just went live.
It can also be your connection dropping packets. Restart your router and avoid playing on unstable mobile hotspots. If the message appears for thousands of players at once, it is a server-side OSRS outage. Result days abroad run on the same nerves, and ÖSYM pages buckle the same way when millions rush in at once.
Why Does OSRS Fail to Log In With Correct Details?
Failed to log in with the right password has several causes. First, the login is case-sensitive, so check caps lock and spelling. Second, your account may be locked or banned for suspicious activity, in which case check your email for a message from Jagex.
Third, characters created on mobile with Google, Apple, or Facebook sign-in cannot log into the desktop client directly. You need to install the Jagex Launcher and upgrade to a full Jagex account first.
Why Did the OSRS Servers Go Offline Completely?
Full shutdowns are rare but they happen. Jagex once took every server offline after players used a chat bug to crash game sessions for others. Protecting the game came before keeping it online.
A data center power failure also caused full downtime once, and the login systems kept struggling even after the worlds came back. During a total OSRS outage there is no fix on your side. Avoid risky in-game activities until logins are stable again.
Common Old School RuneScape Problems and Fixes
Stuck on Still Waiting for Game Response
Switch worlds from the login screen. If that fails, flush your DNS cache and restart the client.
Login Server Disconnected
Check for a weekly update or maintenance. Restart your router and wait for the worlds to come back.
Failed to Log In
Check spelling and caps lock. Look for a Jagex email about a lock or ban. Upgrade mobile-created accounts to a Jagex account for desktop play.
Client Keeps Crashing
Run the launcher in safe mode with plugins disabled to find the bad plugin. Update your graphics drivers.
High Ping and Lag
Pick a world closer to your region. Close downloads and streaming apps that eat bandwidth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my locked OSRS account back?
Jagex locks accounts when a login looks stolen, such as from a new country or device. The lock protects the account until the owner proves control. Recover the account through your registered email, then add an authenticator for extra safety.
Why is OSRS stuck on still waiting for game response?
Your client cannot reach the login server. Switch worlds, flush your DNS cache, and restart the game.
Are the OSRS servers down for maintenance?
Jagex runs weekly updates that briefly take worlds offline. A spike in reports here usually means maintenance or a real OSRS outage.
Why can I not log into OSRS on desktop?
Characters created on mobile with Google, Apple, or Facebook login need a Jagex account upgrade before they work on the desktop client.
Why does OSRS say login server disconnected?
This happens during maintenance, world restarts, and server outages. If it affects many players at once, wait for Jagex to resolve it.
How do I fix the Jagex Launcher when it fails to open the game?
The launcher often breaks when its own update stalls or its files get damaged. An old launcher version causes the same blank or error screen. Reinstall the launcher from the official site and start it once as an administrator.