Jagex, the developer of RuneScape, has faced significant criticism from employees after the new CEO, Jon Bellamy, announced that the game would not feature Pride Month events in 2025. This decision was brought to light following PinkNews' investigation, revealing a conflict within the company regarding the commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Historically, RuneScape has supported LGBTQ+ players through events and community engagement, but this recent move has sparked concern among staff, especially those who believe the planned events were either complete or easy to implement.
In a surprising decision, Jagex's new CEO Jon Bellamy announced that RuneScape and Old School RuneScape would not have any Pride Month content in 2025, igniting backlash among developers.
Evidence from internal communications shows a stark divide at Jagex, where management's choice to omit Pride Month events is clashing with the long-standing community support for LGBTQ+ initiatives.
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