Jagex states that "a brand new experience that'll be OSRS Gold part of the ongoing Elder God Wars storyline" will replace Duel Arena at the beginning of 2022 however, no specifics have been provided yet.

While the impact of these changes remain to be judged it is clear that they are some of the strongest that any studio has implemented to prevent external abuse of its system for profit. If they succeed, similar approaches could be seen across the MMO space in the future.

Jagex has announced that, after 18 years of being the PvP battlefield, Duel Arena will be ending its presence in RuneScape and a new area to be created. RuneScape will be introducing Het's Oasis that will have a brand new landscape, new skilling methods, and two new mini-quests available to play.

Beginning today, with the Oasis Restoration The players will be tasked by the task of transforming the Duel Arena following a cataclysmic earthquake that has devastated the arena. It is up to the players to cooperate to transform the ruins of the arena from "a bloodthirsty pit of fighting, where heroes have long staked their fortunes in one-on-one battles, to a tranquil oasis."

Players will rebuild the area as they complete daily chores that earn them rewards according to their performance. Anyone who takes part in the event for community members will be awarded exclusive rewards for the event, such as a new Crocodile pet, a title, wearables that are inspired by deserts, and the footwear of the 'Gators.

Following the two weeks of community events the new area will be renamed Het's Oasis An area for exploration and learning Buy RuneScape Gold, with a variety of skill-related content for those looking to enhance their Agility, farming and hunting skills.