RunePass

Runepass is an upcoming time-limited microtransaction-based event for RuneScape that will allow players to earn items by playing the game, beginning on 2 July 2018 and lasting until 15 July.

It will feature two prize tracks, a free path and a paid one, the latter of which gives more benefits and a larger number of prizes.

Players gain progress in the prize tracks by playing the game - including by simply obtaining experience - though progress can be made faster by completing set challenges.

Controversy
The implementation of Runepass and the effect it has on the microtransaction aspect of RuneScape has caused controversy within the game's community. There has been criticism of the fact that the whole model of the pass is based on free-to-play games that are funded entirely through microtransactions rather than by a subscription, like RuneScape is.

Trivia

 * Runepass is Jagex's implementation of a type of microtransaction that was made popular by games such as ' and ', who call it a "battle pass".