RuneScape: Dragonwilds Now Available on Steam Early Access

Jagex Surprises Fans with Launch of RuneScape: Dragonwilds in Early Access

Just a few weeks ago, UK-based developer Jagex announced an exciting new addition to their iconic fantasy franchise: RuneScape: Dragonwilds. This open-world survival crafting game was initially slated for an Early Access launch on Steam in Spring, but in a surprising turn of events, it has become available for purchase on Valve’s store earlier than expected. The game is priced at £24.99 GBP / $29.99 / €29.99.

Excitement from Jagex’s Executive Team

Jesse America, the Executive Producer of RuneScape: Dragonwilds, expressed the team’s enthusiasm in an official statement:

“We’re so excited to surprise players with our Early Access launch today and invite them to discover the magical world of RuneScape: Dragonwilds right now. We’ve been working hard to develop an entirely new type of RuneScape experience that ignites fans’ passion, creativity, and love for questing, and provides them with an all-new RuneScape adventure to explore. This is just the start of our development journey. Throughout Early Access, we’ll be updating the game regularly with new content and features while listening closely to the community to deliver an iconic open-world survival crafting game that is cherished by both our biggest RuneScape fans and newcomers alike. Our community is at the heart of everything we do at Jagex, and we look forward to seeing how they shape RuneScape: Dragonwilds throughout this Early Access journey.”

This focus on community feedback is key as Jagex aims to tailor the experience to meet the desires and expectations of its player base.

Positive Early Reception and Development Roadmap

Early feedback from users has been promising, with an average review score of 79%.Jagex has also laid out an extensive roadmap for improvements during the Early Access period. Players can expect ongoing enhancements across several areas, including:

Combat and performance optimizations
Multiplayer functionalities
Difficulty adjustments
Lighting and weather effects
In-game messaging and tutorials

Future updates will introduce new magic, ranged, and farming skills, along with quests, gear, lore, music, and even a new enemy type—lesser dragons. Players will also benefit from expanded base-building mechanics and the introduction of Hardcore and Creative modes. An intriguing new region known as Fellhollow is also on the horizon.

Exploring the Mysterious Fellhollow

Fellhollow promises to be a unique zone, suspended between life and death. It is ruled by a twisted dragon named Imaru, surrounded by various undead foes. Players will embark on their journey to this eerie location with the guidance of Death, a character well-known to RuneScape aficionados.

This launch is poised not just to enhance the RuneScape universe but also to captivate a new generation of players eager for adventure and exploration within this expansive world.

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