The trade of virtual currencies for real-world cash can be a problem for many online games Cheap OSRS Gold, disrupting in-game economies, unbalancing player experiences as well as turning games into pay-to-win situations. In RuneScape, the trade in its virtual gold has been a particular problem with bots being the primary culprits in mining the resource, and accusations that the ability to purchase 'bonds' within the game in real money amounts to gambling.

The company has announced that Jagex has outlined plans to deal with the issue. In a recent blog post that is credited to "The RuneScape Team", Jagex writes that "gold bought through RWT is a concern in any online game featuring any currency that can be traded" and, despite the fact that its "Anti-Cheating Team has been doing a lot to combat RWT sellers both in both the games and outside" however, they will be taking more drastic measures immediately. effective.

Citing the "growing team and better tools", Jagex says it will not be merely seeking out sellers of gold and resources via RWT but also buyers. The aim is to limit the demand and the supply.

Jagex says it will send "messages to those that we've identified who are involved with the RWT" within "the next few hours". "For anyone involved, we'd like to make clear that this is your single message, and the only one," the company added.

Other measures that the developer may look at as punishments to punish RWT actions include wealth removal which is basically taking away gains made by players' accounts on an Old School RS Gold server level and potential bans.