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Revision as of 16:35, 2 July 2018
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Release date | 2 July 2018 (Update) |
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Reward | Cosmetics and other prizes |
Head developer | Live Events Team |
Preceded by | Mental Health Awareness Week |
Succeeded by | N/A |
RunePass is an time-limited event for RuneScape that allows players to earn items by playing the game, beginning on 2 July 2018 and lasting until 15 July 2018.
It features two prize tracks, a free path and a paid one, the latter of which gives more benefits and a larger number of prizes.[1] Players can unlock the paid track using 400 RuneCoins.
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.
Logging in during the event prompts a message in the chatbox:
The Ocean's Bounty is ready for plundering! Head to the Seasonal Event interface for more information about how to take part.
Ironman Mode players receive an additional message:
As an ironman, you can still take part!
Tasks
Players can earn progress in the event quicker by completing tasks. There are two tasks available for those who have not purchased RunePass, and two extra tasks for those who have.
When the player finishes a task, they will receive a message saying,
Congratulations! You have completed the '[task]' task for Ocean's Bounty.
Progressing through the tiers will give the message:
Congratulations! You have reached Tier [x] in - Ocean's Bounty.
Free pass
For the free pass, there is one repeatable daily task that can be done for 3 starfish each along with a one-time weekly task for 25 starfish.
Daily task
Task | Starfish |
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Earn 10,000 experience | 3 |
Earn 100,000 experience | 3 |
Earn 250,000 experience | 3 |
Earn 1,000,000 experience | 3 |
Earn 5,000,000 experience | 3 |
Earn 6,360,000 experience | 12 |
When a player completes this daily task, they will get the message:
Congratulations! You have completed the repeatable 'Gain XP' task for - Ocean's Bounty. You have gained 3 starfish and are currently X/X through Tier x.
Weekly task
Week | Task | Starfish |
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1 | Complete 5 slayer/reaper tasks. | 25 |
Paid pass
For the paid pass, there are two extra one-time daily tasks that can be done for 5 starfish each. These can also be rerolled to get a different task.
Task | Starfish |
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Successfully cook 28 items. | 5 |
Pickpocket 50 times. | 5 |
Store
Players that unlock the paid track for RunePass can also skip tiers by purchasing packs using RuneCoins using the store interface.
Pack | Description | Price |
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1 Tier Pack | Skips 1 tier of the RunePass | 60 |
5 Tier Pack | Skips 5 tiers of the RunePass | 300 |
10 Tier Pack | Skips 10 tiers of the RunePass | 600 |
Purchasing a pack will give the message:
You have boosted yourself [x] levels in the Ocean's Bounty event.
Tracks
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 Fortnite and Paladins, who call it a "battle pass".
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