Fans of Jagex’s iconic RuneScape MMO have been recieving a lot of surprises this year. Not only did they get a spin-off MMO in Dragonwilds, but a brand new expansion area in the main series. Now, the company has even more to give players.
Announced via press release, Jagex kicked off Runefest, the world’s biggest celebration of the RuneScape franchise, with a plethora of reveals for RuneScape, Old School RuneScape, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds. However, headlining the event was a first look at an ambitious new chapter for RuneScape: a fourth RuneScape MMO. While details were sparse, the game is said to be in early development and will bring the world of Gielinor to life in Unreal Engine.
Additionally, Jagex unveiled plans to expand RuneScape beyond games, partnering with creator and internet personality Charlie White, aka MoistCr1TiKaL, as well as acclaimed LA-based production company Lyrical Media to bring the world, characters, and stories of Gielinor to life in an animated adaptation. On top of this, Jagex revealed major updates for the RuneScape games themselves, including:
RuneScape
- RuneScape Reignited launches December 2th, 2026 marking a defining moment for the game—inviting players old and new to return together, rediscover RuneScape and experience it as it was always meant to be. Through the Remastered Journey and Adventure Guide, alongside a fresh economy, brand-new hi scores and a focus on player first. Reignited gives players the ultimate RuneScape experience.
- Players can get full Reignited Access without membership from December 2nd to December 12, 2026.
- New content will unfold in 2027, including three landmark story arcs, all of which tie into long-running storylines. Hoard of Dragons (launching in January) offers a sequel to the popular Dragon Slayer quest. City of Gnomes continues the gnome storyline, first started in 2002; and Secrets of Karamja which introduces a new end game raid. These arcs weave together RuneScape’s 2027 content into three distinct story narratives and also include an Agility skill rework, new skilling and solo bosses, new area expansions and a new Grandmaster Quest!
- The long-awaited Plugin API is launching in October, with players getting an early hands-on ahead of official release.
- More details on the above as well as plans for the ongoing “Road to Restoration” quality of life updates can be found at the official RuneFest 2026 website.
Old School RuneScape
- The Fractured Archive, a new end game raid, is set to launch on October 20th, set in an ancient vault beneath Gielinor, and bringing to life this brand-new raid, a streamlined Boss Rush and new best in slot rewards.
- Menaphos opens its gates in 2027, unveiling the next chapter of Amascut’s story with the Master-level quest Fool’s Gold, Old School‘s first Skilling Dungeon, and the long-awaited Soul Altar hidden deep within Jalanam, the Pharoah’s Pyramid!
- Hardcore Worlds launching on November 4 discover a new game economy, play alongside your favourite creators in factions, feel the prestige of a world first in a difficult game mode and most importantly… whatever you do, stay alive
- 2027 will also see the continuation of the Fairytale questline, Quest month, Dungeons of Gielinor, Mining and Smithing rework, Chosen Commander and the mysterious Tower of Xorphoros.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
- Luminance, a brand-new update serving as a prelude to 2027’s Blood Crystal Saga, launches in December this year, and features the introduction of the Elves into RuneScape: Dragonwilds, new elven-themed customisation options for player characters and buildings alike and the Prayer skill.
- The Blood Crystal Saga kicks off in 2027 starting with the Song of Rebellion in early 2027. These updates will feature iconic enemies like Moss Giants, Kebbits and Implings; the Hunter Skill as well as new areas for players to explore, new quests and gear as well new decorations for houses inspired by the classic RuneScape city of Prifddinas.
- In addition, the game will have quarterly updates which will include new Skills such as Hunter and Slayer, as well as monthly updates featuring side quests, weapons, decorations and quality of life improvements.
- Official modding arrives on Dragonwilds in 2027 through a new partnership with CurseForge — complete with dedicated creation tools and an in-game mod browser and installer, available across all platforms including console.
