Jagex has shadow-dropped RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a survival crafting game set in the RuneScape universe, into Steam Early Access. Dragonwilds marks a significant shift for the long-standing MMORPG franchise, placing players in an open-world survival setting. Check out a trailer outlining the narrative below.
You explore Ashenfall, a new continent filled with magical threats, with up to four players. The main quest centers around crafting gear and confronting powerful dragons, culminating in a showdown with the Dragon Queen. Utilizing environmental magic called Anima, players can quickly harvest resources or summon spectral tools. Jagex says community input will actively shape ongoing updates and new content.
“This is just the start of our development journey,” said executive producer Jesse America. “We’ll be updating regularly and closely incorporating player feedback throughout Early Access.”
Upcoming updates include additional regions, quests, NPCs, gear, and quality-of-life enhancements. The next major addition teased by Jagex is Fellhollow, a zone described as existing “between life and death.”
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is available now in Early Access on Steam, priced at $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99.
