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RuneScape Sets Jan. 19, 2026 Removal of Treasure Hunter After Landslide Player Vote

The studio pairs the move with a year-long Integrity Roadmap.

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Runescape’s worst feature is finally being removed, and I'm feeling hopeful for Jagex's modernized MMO for the first time in over a decade

Overview

  • Jagex confirmed Treasure Hunter will be removed from RuneScape 3 on January 19, 2026 after a community poll cleared 100,000 yes votes in under 24 hours and later exceeded 120,000.
  • The rollout also deletes more than 225 direct XP and skilling items and halts experience- or skill-based purchases linked to the system.
  • Treasure Hunter has granted daily chest rewards via free and paid keys, including XP and items, and has faced sustained criticism for pay-to-win and gambling-like elements.
  • CEO Jon Bellamy cast the change as part of a wider transformation, with a 2026 content roadmap to be unveiled on January 19.
  • Jagex acknowledges the retirement of a revenue source as it pivots its monetization and retention approach, with the Integrity Roadmap targeting UI, UX, dailyscape, combat, and early and mid-game experiences.