As a result, the developer appears to be considering the nuclear approach OSRS Gold, stating that "we're contemplating in the near future to phase through the Duel Arena out of RuneScape completely." Until then the game will take "some temporary actions" to improve PvP "until our team of developers is able to release a major update that fully substitutes for the Duel Arena next year."

The rules will have a cap at the maximum amount GP or gold points, players can stake on the outcome of a game in the Duel Arena. Players can wager "no greater than fifty million GP per duel". Further measures have not been detailed as yet.

Jagex declares that "a brand new experience that'll form part of the Elder God Wars storyline" will replace Duel Arena in early 2022 however, no specifics have been released yet.

While the impact of these changes is yet to be evaluated but they are the most robust measures any studio has taken in order to protect against external misuse of its systems in pursuit of real-world money. If they are successful, similar steps could be seen across the MMO market in the near future.

Jagex has announced that after 18 years as the PvP battlefield, Duel Arena will be ending its presence in RuneScape and a new zone is being added. RuneScape is set to introduce Het's Oasis that will have a brand new environment, new methods of acquiring skills and two new mini-quests you can try.

This morning, the Oasis Restoration the players will be charged in the transformation process of the Duel Arena following a cataclysmic earthquake that has destroyed the entire area Buy RuneScape Gold. Players must cooperate to transform the decrepit arena from "a blood-soaked fighting pit where heroes have long staked their fortunes through one-on one matches as well as a tranquil haven."