RuneScape’s 12-month membership now costs $131.88 in the US, and a one-month World of Warcraft plan costs £10.99 in the UK. Both prices took effect in 2026. These MMO subscription statistics cover current list prices, the latest increases and cuts, and what Square Enix earns from its MMO business, using publisher data checked in September 2026.
MMO Subscription Statistics
- $131.88RuneScape 12-month US membership from March 10, 2026, up from $99.48
- £10.99World of Warcraft one-month UK plan from June 22, 2026, up from £9.99
- $12.99Final Fantasy XIV Entry tier for 30 days in the US
- ¥41.0 billionSquare Enix MMO sub-segment net sales, fiscal year ended March 2026
- 56%Largest cut to EVE Online Multi Character Training prices, July 2025
How Much Does an MMO Subscription Cost in 2026?
One month of RuneScape membership costs $14.99 in the US, based on Jagex’s price table dated March 10, 2026. Final Fantasy XIV’s Standard tier also lists at $14.99 for 30 days on Square Enix’s product page.
World of Warcraft’s US one-month price stood at $14.99 in July 2026, according to Arcane Intellect’s price guide. Blizzard’s April 2026 price notice covered the UK, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Turkey, not the US.
Longer plans lower the monthly equivalent. Jagex lists RuneScape’s 12-month plan at $10.99 per month, billed as $131.88.
Final Fantasy XIV Subscription Tiers
| Tier | Period | Price (USD) | Per 30 days | Characters per World | Characters per data center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 30 days | 12.99 | 12.99 | 8 | 8 |
| Standard | 30 days | 14.99 | 14.99 | 8 | 40 |
| Standard | 90 days | 41.97 | 13.99 | 8 | 40 |
| Standard | 180 days | 77.94 | 12.99 | 8 | 40 |
Source: Square Enix, FINAL FANTASY XIV product page (US), accessed September 2026
The same fee table covers the PlayStation, Windows, Mac and Steam versions. Entry is sold in 30-day periods only, and Game Time Cards cannot be used on it.
On Xbox, FFXIV also requires an active Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate plan, per the same page.
RuneScape Membership Reached $131.88 a Year
Jagex raised the US 12-month price twice in 18 months. It went from $79.99 to $99.48 on September 27, 2024, then to $131.88 on March 10, 2026.
| US plan | Before Sep 27, 2024 | From Sep 27, 2024 | From Mar 10, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 12.49 | 13.99 | $14.99 |
| 12 months | 79.99 | 99.48 | $131.88 |
Source: PC Gamer, August 2024 and March 2026; Jagex, March 10, 2026
PC Gamer calculated that the annual plan now saves 26.7% against 12 monthly payments. Under the 2024 prices, that saving was 40.7%.
Jagex still pitches the 12-month plan as “12 months for the price of 9 on average.”
Who Keeps the Old RuneScape Price?
Monthly subscribers with an unbroken agreement from before September 27, 2024 keep their grandfathered rate. Cancelling on or after April 9, 2026 ends that rate, except in billing-failure cases.
Jagex pulled the 6-month package from sale on March 10, 2026. A Bond, which redeems for 14 days of membership, now costs $9.99.
RuneScape Membership Prices by Currency
| Currency | 1 month | 12 months (per month) | 12 months (total) | 1 Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 14.99 | 10.99 | 131.88 | 9.99 |
| GBP | 10.99 | 7.99 | 95.88 | 7.49 |
| EUR | 13.49 | 9.99 | 119.88 | 8.99 |
| AUD | 20.99 | 15.49 | 185.88 | 13.99 |
| CAD | 18.99 | 13.99 | 167.88 | 12.49 |
Source: Jagex, Membership & Bonds Price Change, March 10, 2026
Jagex tied regional gaps to currency moves since its last review, local taxes, payment fees and market stability.
The publisher said most major MMOs lean on expansions, battle passes or other paid extras, and that it prefers a subscription-led model.
MMO Subscription Statistics by Region: WoW’s June 22 Update
Blizzard changed recurring World of Warcraft plans in the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan and Georgia on June 22, 2026. Players pay the new rate from their first billing date after that day.
| Plan | GBP before | GBP after | KZT before | KZT after | GEL before | GEL after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 9.99 | 10.99 | 4,899 | 6,499 | 33.99 | 39.99 |
| 3 months | 28.17 | 30.43 | 13,499 | 17,999 | 94.99 | 109.99 |
| 6 months | 52.14 | 55.79 | 23,999 | 32,999 | 169.99 | 203.99 |
| 12 months | 104.28 | 111.58 | 47,998 | 65,998 | 339.98 | 406.98 |
Source: Blizzard Entertainment, World of Warcraft price update, published April 22, 2026, effective June 22, 2026
Turkey moved from lira to euro billing on Battle.net. Its recurring plans now run from €12.99 for one month to €131.88 for 12 months, or €10.99 a month.
Since June 22, 2026, a UK one-month WoW plan and a UK one-month RuneScape membership both cost £10.99, per the Blizzard and Jagex price tables.
Blizzard’s notice gives no subscriber numbers; this World of Warcraft statistics roundup collects older player and revenue data.
What Does Square Enix’s MMO Subscription Business Earn?
Square Enix’s MMO sub-segment, which includes Final Fantasy XIV, recorded ¥41.0 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. That was ¥14.5 billion below the prior year’s ¥55.5 billion.
| MMO sub-segment | FY ended Mar 2025 | FY ended Mar 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | ¥55.5 billion | ¥41.0 billion | −¥14.5 billion |
| Operating income | ¥21.9 billion | ¥15.1 billion | −¥6.8 billion |
Source: Square Enix Holdings, Financial Results Briefing, fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (published May 14, 2026)
Square Enix said both figures fell because the prior year included the Dawntrail expansion launch.
The company also named lower MMO revenue as one reason Square Enix’s group net sales fell to ¥297.6 billion from ¥324.5 billion.
The briefing does not separate subscription fees from expansion sales. Evercold, the next FFXIV expansion, is planned for January 2027.
On Nintendo Switch 2, players with an active FFXIV subscription on another platform pay half the standard cost for a Switch 2 subscription.
EVE Online Cut Multi Character Training Prices by Up to 56%
The EVE Online team cut Multi Character Training (MCT) prices on July 25, 2025. MCT works only alongside Omega, the game’s subscription tier.
| Pack | Old price per month (total) | New price per month (total) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 MCT | 14.99(14.99) | 10(10) |
| 2 MCT | 14.25(28.49) | 9(18) |
| 3 MCT | 13.66(40.99) | 8(24) |
| 6 MCT | 12.99(77.99) | 7(42) |
| 12 MCT | 11.99(143.90) | 6(72) |
| 24 MCT | 11.24(269.90) | 5(120) |
Source: EVE Online, “Value Over FOMO: Omega, You, and Store Clean Up,” July 25, 2025
A single MCT slot dropped from $14.99 to $10 per month. The 24-pack now works out to $5 a month, down from $11.24.
The same update removed “.99” price endings and replaced the 250 PLEX pack at $12.49 with 200 PLEX at $10. One-month Omega purchases now add bonus items, including 100,000 skill points.
FAQs
Which MMO subscription is cheapest per month in the US?
Among the games covered here, RuneScape’s 12-month plan has the lowest monthly equivalent at $10.99, billed as $131.88. For 30-day billing, Final Fantasy XIV’s Entry tier is lowest at $12.99.
How much is a World of Warcraft subscription in the UK?
One month costs £10.99 since June 22, 2026, up from £9.99. Recurring UK plans now cost £30.43 for three months, £55.79 for six months and £111.58 for 12 months.
Why did RuneScape raise membership prices in 2026?
Jagex cited ongoing investment in infrastructure, upgraded systems, new content and player support. It also said the change keeps RuneScape and Old School RuneScape sustainable for the next 25 years.
Is RuneScape more expensive than WoW now, as Reddit users often ask?
Not on monthly billing. Both cost $14.99 for one month in the US and £10.99 in the UK since June 22, 2026. RuneScape’s UK 12-month plan costs £95.88, against £111.58 for WoW.
How much money does Final Fantasy XIV make?
Square Enix does not report FFXIV on its own. Its MMO sub-segment, which includes FFXIV, recorded ¥41.0 billion in net sales and ¥15.1 billion in operating income in the year to March 2026.
Sources
https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/membership–bonds-price-change?oldschool=true
https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/pdf/26q4slides.pdf
https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/value-over-fomo-omega-you-and-store-clean-up