The Runescape team has announced that the much awaited Evolution of Combat overhaul has officially kicked off its beta phase starting today.

Through the Evolution of Combat, RuneScape has undergone the most significant change in its 11-year history. Rumours and speculation have been rife among the RuneScape community as players have tried to guess just what this exciting new content will contain. With the developers promising a totally revolutionary change to the game - upping the level of immersion and player involvement while, critically, retaining the features and overall charm that have made the browser-based adventure so popular - players have been rushing to sign up for the chance to take part.

Find out more on the RuneScape site.