Jagex Takes Aim at RSPS Creators in Unprecedented Anti-Piracy Push

It is now confirmed: Jagex, the studio behind the venerable online role-playing title, has launched its most far-reaching enforcement campaign yet against RuneScape Private Server (RSPS) content creators — a move some say has undone more than a decade of community work overnight.

How did we get here?

Industry sources suggest Jagex has been operating with a healthy surplus after years of stringent budgeting. Rather than reinvesting purely in development, the company has now channelled funds into sophisticated anti-piracy tools and takedown measures specifically targeting RSPS activity.

One outfit central to this operation is WebCapio, a UK-based anti-piracy enforcement firm with close law-enforcement ties. The company provides copyright monitoring and takedown services for the creative industries, often issuing mass removal requests across video-sharing and streaming platforms.

WebCapio has previously partnered with the City of London Police’s anti-piracy division, the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), to disable websites hosting illicit copyrighted material.

Notable clients of WebCapio include the global music rights holder Sony Music and sports organisations such as Formula One, one of the most widely watched motorsport series on Earth.

Who has been affected?

The strikes have been indiscriminate, targeting creators both large and small. A snapshot of confirmed or publicly acknowledged copyright actions includes:

• Eggy RS — 3 copyright strikes

• Sohan — 7 strikes

• Didyscape — videos privated, strikes received regardless

• Wet Wizard — 11 new copyright actions

• Effigy Swiper — 10 or more new strikes

• Morgen RSPS — 2 strikes

• RSPS GUY — 2 strikes

• Walkchaos — exact number undisclosed

• FPK Merk — number undisclosed

• Slapped RSPS — not yet struck

• Arthur RSPS — not yet struck

The ripple effect has been severe. Many creators report pre-emptively removing or hiding their libraries, only to be struck months later for now-deleted videos.

What happens next for the creators?

Private conversations reviewed by RSPSTopList confirm that multiple affected YouTubers are already preparing exit strategies. Many plan to shift away from mainstream video platforms entirely, citing an inability to safely archive or monetise content under the current climate.

A collective migration to Kick — the rapidly expanding livestreaming platform known for looser creator restrictions — is now under way. The service has gained popularity with gaming personalities seeking alternatives to YouTube and Twitch amid tightening content rules.

Creators say the move is not merely a protest, but a necessity — one that may redefine the home of RSPS content for years to come.

A community shaken

For a niche subculture deeply intertwined with RuneScape’s 10-plus year history, the mood is sombre. Long-time fans liken this moment to a digital cultural purge, raising existential questions about the future of fan-driven preservation, mod communities, and private server ecosystems worldwide.

As RSPS creators regroup on new platforms, one thing is clear: RuneScape’s fiercest battle is no longer in-game — but on the internet itself.