RuneScape: Dragonwilds – Upcoming Co-Op Open World Survival Crafting Game Launching Soon in Early Access

Introducing RuneScape: Dragonwilds – A New Adventure Awaits

Today marks an exciting milestone for Jagex as they announce RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a fresh entry in the iconic world of Gielinor, the universe that fans of the MMORPG have cherished for over 24 years. This upcoming title promises to deliver an open-world survival crafting experience, featuring cooperative multiplayer gameplay for groups of up to four players. Adventurers can expect to dive into the action this Spring when it releases on Steam Early Access. This marks Jagex’s first major spin-off following the discontinuation of their previous action RPG project.

“We’re so excited to finally give players a glimpse at the next entry in the RuneScape franchise today with RuneScape: Dragonwilds. This is an entirely new RuneScape experience set within the iconic world of Gielinor and is a game which is worthy of wearing the RuneScape name. From the very beginning, community feedback has been at the heart of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. We’ve already conducted closed alpha tests with some of our closest community members, and we’ll be listening to player feedback when building the game throughout Early Access. We’ve built an entirely new team filled with industry veterans who are focused on making sure that RuneScape: Dragonwilds sits naturally within the RuneScape franchise, and a game that is loved by both our biggest RuneScape fans and entirely new players alike.”

— Jon Bellamy, CEO of Jagex

Set against the backdrop of the forgotten continent of Ashenfall, players will confront the awakening of fierce dragons. Mastering the art of survival will be crucial as they explore ancient secrets and gear up for the ultimate battle against the Dragon Queen—anticipated to be the game’s formidable final boss.

Innovative Gameplay Features

Players will harness what Jagex describes as wild, transformative magic to enhance their gameplay experience. This includes exciting mechanics like:

Unleashing explosive ore veins with just a snap of the fingers.
Summoning a spectral axe for effortless resource gathering, capable of cutting down trees with a single swing.

Additionally, RuneScape: Dragonwilds will introduce a distinct progression system that allows players to unlock new spells, recipes, and abilities—providing a rich and customizable gameplay experience.

Anticipated Development Timeline

Jagex anticipates that the Early Access phase will conclude in early 2026, though the actual timeline may shift based on player insights and feedback. This game is built on the robust Unreal Engine 5, yet the listed system requirements remain surprisingly accessible.