Jagex has officially launched RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a brand-new open world survival crafting game set in the iconic RuneScape universe. Available now on Steam Early Access, this latest addition to the franchise invites players to gather, build, skill, and survive across a dangerous, dragon-ravaged land.
Check out the new trailer announcing early access being officially out for Runescape: Dragonwilds down below:
Dragonwilds introduces players to Ashenfall, a forgotten continent brimming with mystery, power, and threat. Dragons have awoken from their slumber, and a dark force led by the Dragon Queen looms large. Players—alone or in groups of up to four—must explore ancient ruins, uncover forgotten magic, and craft their way to survival as they prepare to challenge this ultimate enemy.
The vibrant, hand-crafted world of Ashenfall is rich in Anima, the magical life force that fuels the land. Players can wield this energy to perform supernatural feats like detonating ore veins or summoning ghostly axes to fell entire forests. These unique mechanics set Dragonwilds apart, blending classic survival gameplay with magical RuneScape flair.
Executive Producer for the game Jesse America describes the launch as a major milestone for the studio and how we can expect more in the future:
“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 provide them with an all-new RuneScape adventure to discover. And 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 loved equally by our biggest RuneScape fans and new players 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 our Early Access journey.”
The game aims to deliver a fresh RuneScape experience that appeals both to longtime fans and newcomers alike. Over time, community feedback will shape its evolution. Jagex plans to release regular updates throughout Early Access, including new regions like Fellhollow a mysterious, death-tinged zone ruled by a powerful dragon overlord and featuring a familiar RuneScape character.
Beyond new zones, players can expect ongoing additions such as new quests, NPCs, lore, gear, and gameplay improvements. Jagex has made it clear that player involvement is central to Dragonwilds’ future, with feedback directly influencing content direction and quality of life features.
The game combines light RPG elements with high fantasy worldbuilding, all while keeping survival crafting at the core of its gameplay. From brewing potions and slaying legendary creatures to unearthing ancient secrets buried deep within the Anima-rich lands, Dragonwilds promises a layered, immersive adventure.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is available now on Steam Early Access for £24.99 GBP / $29.99 USD / €29.99 EUR. Players can dive in immediately and start shaping the game’s future, one dragon head at a time. Will you be joining the hunt?
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