For years, the RuneScape community has voiced a clear and consistent demand: make memberships account-wide instead of character-based. This change isn’t just a convenience—it’s a matter of fairness.

Imagine paying for membership on a Hardcore Ironman, only to lose hardcore status a few days later. Your subscription becomes near worthless for the rest of the month if you already have other ironman accounts or your only focus is specifically hardcore. This isn’t a niche issue—it affects thousands of players and reflects a broader frustration with Jagex’s outdated membership model.

💬 What the Community Wants
Players have overwhelmingly rejected Jagex’s survey to introduce tiered subscriptions, paywalled customer support, and even in-game ads. These proposals sparked widespread backlash because they prioritize profit over player experience.

Instead, the community supports a simple, transparent model: one membership fee for access across all characters—just like World of Warcraft or Final Fantasy XIV. Blizzard charges $15/month for full access across all characters and games. RuneScape deserves the same respect for its loyal player base.

💸 The Financial Reality
Jagex reportedly earns over £124 million annually as of 2021, with more than £88 million from subscriptions alone. Yet over £16 million was paid to just two top directors—a staggering figure that dwarfs the amount spent on actual game development. Meanwhile, players face poor customer support, aggressive microtransactions, and minimal reinvestment into the game amid an ever-growing player count which recently broke the all-time active player count on old school.

This imbalance is not just disappointing—it’s unsustainable. The community is tired of being treated like a revenue stream instead of valued contributors to a beloved game.

✅ The Solution Is Simple
Making memberships account-wide:

• Aligns RuneScape with modern MMO standards
• Reduces frustration for players with multiple characters
• Shows Jagex is listening to its community
• Encourages continued engagement and loyalty

✊ Join the Movement
This petition is a call for fairness, transparency, and respect. Jagex has the resources to make this change—it’s time they had the will. If we don’t speak up now, Jagex will continue to ignore the community’s voice. Let’s show them we’re united. Sign the petition and share it with your clan, your Discord, and your socials.