Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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After losing millions and watching players flee, one of gaming's biggest studios just made a confession that changes everything - and the real reason why might surprise you.

00:00 Runescape Is In Trouble
00:39 The Damage So Far
01:48 The Painful Bit
05:40 Jagex's Weird Year
09:42 The Money
12:13 Less Is More


Sources:
gamesbeat.com/runescape-maker-jagex-sold-to-investors-for-estimated-1-1b

reuters.com/markets/deals/carlyle-weighs-options-runescape-creator-jagex-sources-2023-09-07

reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/1lk7xo0/comment/mzujwzv

secure.runescape.com/m=news/the-future-of-mtx-our-approach--your-involvement

store.steampowered.com/news/app/1374490/view/509582475187457588?l=english

jagex.com/news/jagex-announces-ceo-transition-jon-bellamy-appointed-as-ceo

reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/1l1fut4/comment/mvkxroe

secure.runescape.com/m=news/pausing-project-zanaris--whats-next?oldschool=1

thepinknews.com/2025/06/10/runescape-pride-2025

https://bellular.games/loading-screen-the-voice-actors-won/

pcgamer.com/games/mmo/no-gay-no-pay-the-runescape-community-is-absolutely-mauling-jagexs-new-ceo-over-his-decision-to-cancel-new-pride-month-events

reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/1l86b1l/i_was_wondering_why_pride_stuff_was_not_being

find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03982706/filing-history

00:39 - The Damage So Far
01:48 - The MTX Experiments
05:40 - Jagex's Weird Year
09:42 - The Money
12:13 - Less Is More