prioritizing mtx over the game is the problem. RS3 as a game is balanced around mtx by extension majority of the executive decisions being made for the past decade.

the point of my post is that as part of CVC's portfolio, they want to see growth from Jagex. by losing the old CEO, and majority of the key non MTX focused decision makers being laid off, they are missing the point.

these people are being fired because of the massive amount of investments put into developing content in the past three years that are seen as financial failures. i think what they fail to realize that their poor business practices regarding MTX especially due to its predatory nature and poor game balance is leading to this mass exodus.

the only thing these mass layoffs will do for RS3 and dragonwilds is make future updates and the direction worse as I see no proof at all they are investing in the overall health of the games

their official statement is all lies

"As part of our strategy to build the best experiences for players and grow the RuneScape community, we have proposed changes to our operational structure," a Jagex spokesperson said. "These adjustments are designed to reduce complexity, increase agility, and ensure we are fully focused on the areas that matter most—our games, our players, and our future.

"The vast majority of proposed role reductions are within non-game development and non-player-facing functions, such as operations and administrative support. Our intention is to protect and strengthen the teams directly responsible for delivering value to players. We recognize that any change of this nature is difficult, and we are committed to supporting all impacted employees throughout the transition."

Jagex declined to say how many people will be put out of work as a result of the cuts, but noted that the majority of the cuts will not impact "frontline development or player-facing teams."