Jagex's Price Hike: What Does It Mean for OSRS Gold?

In early 2025, Jagex, the developer behind the massively popular MMORPG Old School RuneScape (OSRS), announced a significant increase in membership subscription prices. The move stirred widespread reactions across the game's loyal player base. While some see it as a necessary evolution to support ongoing development, others question its implications on the game’s economic structure, particularly the value of OSRS gold — the backbone of its in-game economy. In this article, we’ll explore the details of the price hike, Jagex’s rationale behind it, and most importantly, what this change means for the value, trade, and demand for OSRS gold. Understanding the Price Hike On April 30, 2025, Jagex released a blog post informing players of an upcoming price adjustment for membership subscriptions, which would take effect starting June 1st. The new pricing is as follows (USD): 1-month membership: From $10.99 to $13.99 3-month membership: From $29.99 to $35.99 12-month membership...