RuneScape 4 Announcement
Jagex Announces RuneScape 4 Built in Unreal Engine at RuneFest 2026
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Jagex described the new MMO as a “fourth pillar” of its studio alongside Old School RuneScape and RuneScape: Dragonwilds.
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds reached version 1.0 and launched on PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass; Jagex also plans to add the Prayer skill in December and begin a new storyline in 2027.
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RuneScape Reignited is set to include a fresh in-game economy and new high scores, with full player access running from Dec. 2 to Dec. 12; Jagex also said the long-requested Plugin API would arrive that month.
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RuneScape’s 2027 plans include three named story arcs: Hoard of Dragons, City of Gnomes and Secrets of Karamja.
Jagex unveiled RuneScape 4, a brand-new MMO built in Unreal Engine, at RuneFest 2026 in Birmingham. The game marks the studio's fourth major pillar alongside Old School RuneScape and RuneScape: Dragonwilds, according to Insider Gaming. A teaser showed adventurers soaring over a modern city, promising to refresh Gielinor's look while keeping the series' trademark depth and freedom intact.
Jagex packed the event with announcements beyond the new MMO. DualShockers reported that RuneScape Reignited, a remastered version of the classic game, launches December 2 with a fresh economy and new high-score rankings. The studio also revealed an animated RuneScape series starring content creator Charles 'MoistCr1TiKaL' White, and mapped out major updates for its existing games through 2027.
RuneScape Reignited Arrives With a Fresh Start
RuneScape Reignited lands December 2 as a remastered take on the original game. Insider Gaming reports the experience centers on progression, challenge, community, and meaningful rewards. Players get full access from December 2 to December 12, with a completely new in-game economy and separate high-score rankings from the live game.
Jagex is also delivering long-requested features this December. The Plugin API, which modders and players have requested for years, arrives alongside Reignited. PC Gamer noted that this remaster gives RuneScape its 'classic moment' before the full RuneScape 4 launches.
Dragonwilds Hits Version 1.0 With Console Launch
RuneScape: Dragonwilds reached version 1.0 and landed on PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass, expanding the game's reach beyond PC. The Prayer skill arrives in December, adding a core mechanic that fans have been waiting for. A fresh story arc begins in 2027, SSB Crack reports, continuing the game's evolution.
RuneScape's 2027 Story Arcs Promise Epic Adventures
Jagex outlined three named story arcs coming to RuneScape in 2027: Hoard of Dragons, City of Gnomes, and Secrets of Karamja. Each arc will expand the world and deepen player connections to Gielinor's lore. PC Gamer highlighted that these storylines represent the studio's commitment to sustained narrative content alongside the ongoing evolution of both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape.
RuneScape 4 Enters Early Development as a Modern Reimagining
RuneScape 4 remains in early development, with the Unreal Engine powering its creation. Insider Gaming notes the game started as a Dragonwilds expansion before evolving into a standalone title. Jagex aims to modernize Gielinor's visuals and systems while preserving the freedom and community spirit that define RuneScape.
The studio is also producing an animated series in partnership with content creator MoistCr1TiKaL. The show will bring RuneScape lore to new audiences, complementing the game's multimedia expansion strategy. No release date has been set for RuneScape 4, reflecting its early-stage development timeline.
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