{
  "id": 14796472,
  "title": "Less than 2 weeks after announcing RuneScape Reignited, Jagex is scrapping the whole thing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/less-than-2-weeks-after-announcing-runescape-reignited-jagex-is",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T21:09:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/less-than-2-weeks-after-announcing-runescape-reignited-jagex-is-scrapping-the-whole-thing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jagex, the developer behind the popular online game RuneScape, has abruptly canceled its new venture, RuneScape Reignited, just two weeks after announcing it. The decision to scrap the entire initiative came just days after the game was criticized for potentially splitting the community, restricting character interactions, and requiring a separate subscription. Jagex had initially apologized for making veteran players feel neglected and promised to make significant revisions based on player feedback. However, after receiving enough input, the company concluded that the game failed to meet its goals. In a blog post announcing the cancellation, Mod Ryan, associate creative director Ryan Philpott, expressed regret over missing the mark, emphasizing that the company's aim is to grow RuneScape by bringing back players and attracting new ones without compromising the existing community. While the cancellation is a sudden shift, it is not unheard of, as Jagex previously dropped a RuneScape battle pass in 2023 due to backlash and scrapped microtransactions for Treasure Hunter in 2025. Despite recent price hikes and controversial decisions, including scrapping in-game Pride Month events, Jagex has shown a willingness to react swiftly when things go awry. For now, the 2027 roadmap for RuneScape remains intact, and the game's future appears promising.",
  "summary": "In the wake of a furious backlash from players, Jagex admits it \"missed the mark.\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "RuneScape Reignited Canceled Less Than Two Weeks After Being Announced",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/runescape-reignited-canceled-less-than-two-weeks-after-being-announced",
        "published": "2026-10-15T20:49:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
        "title": "Welp, all of you RuneScape folks who hate Reignited have gotten your wish, as the controversial MMO rejig has been cancelled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/welp-all-of-you-runescape-folks-who-hate-reignited-have-gotten-your",
        "published": "2026-10-15T21:51:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}