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RuneScape has today opened a door to the Dimension of the Damned, a brand-new, survive-at-all-cost, PvE competitive gaming experience. Available for 10 days only, Dimension of the Damned sees players thrown into an alternate undead dimension where the dead are rising in droves.

In this parallel RuneScape universe, zombies are spawning everywhere and players must scramble for resources against the bloodthirsty hordes baying for their blood. Players must get their score as high as possible over a one-hour session and can attempt multiple sessions, but only their best will be considered for their entry to the final showdown. Taking place on October 28th, the highest scoring 1,000 players will compete in a last-person-standing, 90-minute endgame to be crowned King or Queen of the Damned.

Jagex announced major upcoming changes to RuneScape, confirming that Treasure Hunter microtransactions will be permanently removed from the game early next year, following a monumental community vote that saw over 120,000 votes calling for their disposal.

First introduced in 2014, Treasure Hunter is a daily activity which allows players to win prizes such as such as XP boosts, gameplay-skipping items and in-game gold. Although players receive a certain number of keys per day for free, they are able to purchase extra keys forming a major part of the current microtransaction layer for RuneScape.

From January 19, 2026, Treasure Hunter will leave RuneScape for good, alongside 225 Direct XP and Skilling related items also being removed from sale. Items that disrupt core gameplay and the player economy, including purchasable sources of Direct XP, will be completely removed, as Jagex pledges to invest heavily in a year-long Integrity Roadmap.

Tackling areas of the game that matter the most to RuneScape players, the Integrity Roadmap will target the very heart of longstanding issues within the game, ranging from UI, combat, dailyscape, early and mid-game experiences, visual identity, and much more.

A New Era Begins on January 19

The changes on January 19 will fundamentally transform the future of RuneScape forever, welcoming in a new era that positions integrity at the heart of every design decision.

Tune into a special RuneScape Ahead on the RuneScape YouTube channel on January 19 to take a closer look at the future of RuneScape, including Jagex’s full Integrity Roadmap plans and the first glimpse at the lineup of killer content coming to RuneScape throughout 2026.

“January 19th is the start of a new era for RuneScape, powered by a shared desire to see this game grow for decades to come,” said Jon Bellamy, CEO of Jagex. “The removal of Treasure Hunter is just one part of a wider transformation across Jagex, which is seeing a renewed commitment to delivering deeper value, greater fairness and long-term improvements for players across all our games.

“We have all been delighted to see the passion and encouragement that the player vote represents for RuneScape, and over the next year, we will be delivering an Integrity Roadmap that tackles some of the game’s biggest friction points head-on, alongside one of our best content roadmaps in RuneScape history. I can’t wait for our talented team to give players a detailed look at our plans during an era-defining RuneScape Ahead on January 19th, and to celebrate the year ahead with the brand’s 25th anniversary.”

Dimension of the Damned is open to both RuneScape newcomers and veterans and, so all players experience the mode on a level playing field, brave souls must create new characters. These slayer-to-be characters will be rewarded with maxed-out skills during their valiant effort against the undead.

Set in the free-to-play areas of Gielinor, and with PvP disabled, Dimension of the Damned features a range of rewards for players to claim. Every participant will receive a survivor outfit and the RIP axe; the 1,000 finalists will also win a new 'The Damned' title; those in the final 10 will also have their names engraved on the statue in Falador and a Dimension of the Damned pet; and the final five will have further prizes of an all-expenses paid trip to Jagex and a year's Premier Club membership for free. The winner, in addition to bagging all previous prizes, will secure 200 million GP, lifetime RuneScape membership, a real-world zombie award, and the title 'King/Queen of the Damned'.

RuneScape is available now on PC (Steam), iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile.