Polygon

RuneScape is about to do something most games wouldn't dare

Fantasy MMO RuneScape developer Jagex sure seems to trust its player base. The company announced Wednesday that it will soon remove a mechanic that has been in the game since 2014, and critically, ...
IGN

RuneScape Dev Really, Really Wants Its Players to Vote in Favor of Removing the Game's Least Popular Microtransactions

RuneScape developer Jagex is considering removing one of the game's least popular, yet most pervasive, layers of microtransactions. But instead of just making the decision itself, it's letting its ...
GamesIndustry

Jagex to remove Treasure Hunter from RuneScape following community vote

Jagex has announced it will remove the Treasure Hunter monetisation mechanic from RuneScape by January 19, 2026. Last month, the British developer launched a community vote to "decide the future of ...
Worth Playing

'RuneScape' To Permanently Remove Treasure Hunter Microtransactions

Set in the medieval fantasy world of Gielinor, RuneScape is a free browser MMO game where millions of players from around the globe become heroes with the freedom to explore and experience a realm ...