RuneScape Launches Treasure Hunter Poll to Decide the Future of Its Microtransactions

RuneScape is asking its players to make one of the most pivotal decisions in the game’s long history. Jagex has launched a major community poll—the Treasure Hunter vote—that could fundamentally transform how RuneScape approaches monetization.

Like microtransactions?

The classic MMO has put up an online page asking for your input. Starting today, you can vote on whether Treasure Hunter, the game’s microtransaction system, should be removed entirely.

If the community vote reaches 100,000 total votes, Jagex will remove Treasure Hunter. Not only that—they’ll also retire over 220 gameplay-affecting items tied to the system, some of which have been part of the game for years.

Those items include 225 direct XP and skilling rewards, leaving only two types of purchasable content: capped Bonus XP per skill and cosmetic items with a more grounded, lore-appropriate design.

Beyond this, Jagex plans to roll out a dedicated year-long integrity roadmap, addressing issues like the user interface, visual consistency, auras, and the long-debated Dailyscape mechanics. The plan also introduces new cosmetic toggle options, giving you finer control over how cosmetics appear in-game.

Take part in the RuneScape Treasure Hunter Poll

Jagex describes the two-week voting period as a turning point for RuneScape’s future. This move marks a major shift toward what Jagex calls a more integrity-focused version of the game—one that prioritizes gameplay achievements over paid advantages.

Jon Bellamy, CEO of Jagex, reflected on how the game’s approach to microtransactions has evolved over time. He noted that the biggest concern has always been that microtransactions let players bypass core gameplay, limiting their exploration of RuneScape’s world.

The voting window will remain open for 14 days. So, check it out here. Or just grab the game from the Google Play Store.

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