Overview

• Jagex announced in April that new Pride Month content for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape would be paused, with existing events rerun instead of fresh material.
• Bellamy cited today’s political climate and potential backlash against perceived ‘woke’ content as his primary rationale for scaling back celebrations.
• Staff members sent an open letter and offered to volunteer off the clock to deploy nearly finished Pride content, denouncing the move as contradictory to the studio’s values.
• Players and community leaders have condemned the decision on forums and social media, accusing Jagex of prioritizing conservative criticism over inclusion.
• Jagex, owned by CVC Capital Partners, says it is working with its internal DEI committee on alternative Pride initiatives and potential partnerships and charitable support.