{"id":28499,"date":"2026-03-10T18:43:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=28499"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:43:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:43:03","slug":"new-runescape-monthly-subscription-rates-match-world-of-warcraft-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=28499","title":{"rendered":"New RuneScape Monthly Subscription Rates Match World of Warcraft Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome back to another fantastic edition of Morning Checkpoint. Ethan is still out engaging in activities at GDC. Sounds exciting. However, he\u2019s having a hard time playing Marathon<\/em> on the hotel\u2019s wi-fi.<\/a> What a bummer. Anyway, today we\u2019ve got news about an upcoming price hike for Runescape<\/em>, updates regarding the next Yoshi game, a surprising Lego Luigi release, and some PlayStation revelations. It\u2019s the newest edition of Morning Checkpoint, Kotaku<\/em>\u2018s daily summary of gaming news, rumors, and culture. And\u2026oh my, is that George Lucas? Hurry, Tom Cruise, say something nice to him for all of us.<\/a> Thanks!<\/p>\n

Runescape<\/em> faces another price hike, less than two years after the last<\/h2>\n

The enduring free-to-play fantasy MMORPG and favorite of school computer labs, Runescape<\/em>, is set to see its prices rise again. As noted by PC Gamer<\/em><\/a>, the monthly membership for the MMO, which grants access to an extensive array of features, locations, quests, bonus skills, and more, has now increased to $15 a month. It was $14 before. The annual fee has also seen an increase today, now costing $132 for a year of Runescape<\/em> membership, up from $100. Currently, Runescape\u2019s<\/em> membership is as expensive as World of Warcraft<\/em>\u2018s monthly fee of $15.<\/a> In fact, in certain regions, Runescape<\/em>\u2018s monthly cost is higher than WoW<\/em>\u2018s.<\/a><\/p>\n

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A membership price hike would be frustrating on its own, but this marks the second increase within a span of less than two years. In September 2024,<\/a> Runescape\u2019s<\/em> membership rose from $12.50 to $14, and the yearly subscription plan increased from $80 to $100. Indeed, this now signifies that the annual subscription for Runescape<\/em> membership has surged over $50 in the past two years, transforming a previously great deal into a less appealing proposition.<\/p>\n

Players who registered before September 2024 will still be allowed to keep the old rate for a monthly subscription, but all new customers must start paying the updated prices on their next billing date.<\/p>\n

Regarding the reasoning behind Runescape<\/em> raising its prices, the developers claim it\u2019s necessary to better manage the \u201ccost of infrastructure, updated systems, and new content.\u201d Not mentioned in the announcement blog regarding the price rise: In early 2024,<\/a> Runescape<\/em> creators Jagex were acquired by a private equity firm.<\/p>\n

Lego Unveils New Luigi-Themed Mario Kart<\/em> Set<\/h2>\n

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Welcome back to another fantastic edition of Morning Checkpoint. Ethan is still out engaging in activities at GDC. Sounds exciting. However, he\u2019s having a hard time playing Marathon<\/em> on the hotel\u2019s wi-fi.<\/a> What a bummer. Anyway, today we\u2019ve got news about an upcoming price hike for Runescape<\/em>, updates regarding the next Yoshi game, a surprising Lego Luigi release, and some PlayStation revelations. It\u2019s the newest edition of Morning Checkpoint, Kotaku<\/em>\u2018s daily summary of gaming news, rumors, and culture. And\u2026oh my, is that George Lucas? Hurry, Tom Cruise, say something nice to him for all of us.<\/a> Thanks!<\/p>\n

Runescape<\/em> faces another price hike, less than two years after the last<\/h2>\n

The enduring free-to-play fantasy MMORPG and favorite of school computer labs, Runescape<\/em>, is set to see its prices rise again. As noted by PC Gamer<\/em><\/a>, the monthly membership for the MMO, which grants access to an extensive array of features, locations, quests, bonus skills, and more, has now increased to $15 a month. It was $14 before. The annual fee has also seen an increase today, now costing $132 for a year of Runescape<\/em> membership, up from $100. Currently, Runescape\u2019s<\/em> membership is as expensive as World of Warcraft<\/em>\u2018s monthly fee of $15.<\/a> In fact, in certain regions, Runescape<\/em>\u2018s monthly cost is higher than WoW<\/em>\u2018s.<\/a><\/p>\n

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A membership price hike would be frustrating on its own, but this marks the second increase within a span of less than two years. In September 2024,<\/a> Runescape\u2019s<\/em> membership rose from $12.50 to $14, and the yearly subscription plan increased from $80 to $100. Indeed, this now signifies that the annual subscription for Runescape<\/em> membership has surged over $50 in the past two years, transforming a previously great deal into a less appealing proposition.<\/p>\n

Players who registered before September 2024 will still be allowed to keep the old rate for a monthly subscription, but all new customers must start paying the updated prices on their next billing date.<\/p>\n

Regarding the reasoning behind Runescape<\/em> raising its prices, the developers claim it\u2019s necessary to better manage the \u201ccost of infrastructure, updated systems, and new content.\u201d Not mentioned in the announcement blog regarding the price rise: In early 2024,<\/a> Runescape<\/em> creators Jagex were acquired by a private equity firm.<\/p>\n

Lego Unveils New Luigi-Themed Mario Kart<\/em> Set<\/h2>\n

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