Old School RuneScape or OSRS, is one of the best, if not the best, retro MMORPGs of all time. Released way back in 2013 for Windows PCs, and on Android & iOS in 2018, the game’s relevancy is still alive even in 2024, and that’s partly due to the various updates that the developers release frequently. Developed and published by Jagex Ltd, RuneScape’s success has led to the development of many MMORPGs but not many have been able to match or even surpass its legacy. However, it is in fact a video game, and games often come bundled with issues. One such issue has been reported by players of OSRS Mobile, where the game fails to connect to the servers. If you too are encountering the same, this is just the guide you need.
Bugs and issues are part and parcel of games, and there’s no denying that, from indie titles to AAA giants, every game has its own set of issues. Now, coming back to RuneScape Mobile being available on Android & iOS, players have reported that the game fails to connect to its servers frequently, mostly after an update goes live or is about to go live. So, we have shared a few workarounds for you to try and get rid of the problem. Here’s everything you need to know.
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OSRS mobile error connecting to server (2024): How to fix it
Server-related issues are pretty common in games, and in the majority of cases, there’s nothing you can do to fix them. These issues, related to servers, get fixed automatically, but if it doesn’t go away with time, try the given workarounds:
1) Restart
Before trying out any complex workarounds, we suggest you restart the game and then your phone. A restart might be all you need to fix the problem.
2) Verify server status
Since this is a server-related issue, you must take a look at the game’s server status while you are trying to log in. It is possible that the game servers are down due to maintenance, which is why you are encountering the issue. In that case, you will have to wait until the servers are back online and then log in. To check the server status, you can visit the game’s official X handle.
3) Switch your network connection
Sometimes, although rare, your internet provider is to blame for the issue. To rule out this possible, you can try accessing the game by connecting to a different network or using mobile data for the same. Players have shared that doing so fixed the issue for them, so give this a try.
4) Use a VPN
In most cases, using a VPN to access game servers does more harm than good. But as per player reports, it seems that using a VPN to access the game servers fixed the issue for them. You can any free VPNs available on the Play Store or App Store, connect to a server, and then launch the game.
5) Update game manually
Whenever a new game update is released, you should access the Play Store or App Store on your phone and search for OSRS. Here, you will have to manually download the update. Doing so will update the game, and hopefully fix the unable to connect to server error.
6) Reinstall
Well, if none of the workarounds fixed the issue until now, then you can try reinstalling the game. Doing so might fix the issue for good.
For now, these are the effective workarounds worth trying to fix the error connecting to server issue in OSRS. If you find this guide informative, consider visiting Android Gram for more such content on all things gaming.
