RuneScape: Dragonwilds

RuneScape: Dragonwilds

Released Sep 2026

On RuneScape's forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen.

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Evaluation

RuneScape: Dragonwilds officially left Early Access and launched its 1.0 release on September 15, 2026, concluding the "Kuldra's Saga" storyline with the Scorned Wilderness raid and the defeat of the Dragon Queen Kuldra. The game is now fully available on PC and consoles (PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, and Steam). Jagex has been explicit and consistent that 1.0 is a milestone, not an endpoint. In a September 3, 2026 news post, they stated directly that "RuneScape: Dragonwilds is not stopping at our 1.0 release" and committed to continuing monthly updates. A named winter update called "Luminance" — confirmed to be free — is planned, alongside a RuneFest presentation on October 3, 2026 where Jagex plans to reveal their full 2027 content roadmap and details on the "next Saga" in Ashenfall's story. This is reinforced by the September 23, 2026 patch notes post (the most recent communication), which closes by stating: "We're very excited to keep polishing, refining and growing RuneScape: Dragonwilds for years to come. Next weekend, at RuneFest, we'll be showing our roadmap in more detail and we're looking forward to sharing more about 1.0.1, October's update, very soon too." An October update is referenced as imminent. A July 31, 2026 developer post from Mod Dutch described the game's future as a "multi-year journey" with more skills, quests, regions, bosses, enemies, and rewards — drawing a direct parallel to how Jagex has continuously developed their RuneScape titles for over 25 years. During Early Access, Jagex shipped major regional expansions (Fellhollow in December 2025, Dowdun Reach in March 2026, Umbral Sands in June 2026) at a consistent roughly quarterly pace, alongside monthly smaller updates. All public commitments made during Early Access were fulfilled on schedule, giving their post-launch content plans strong credibility.
Evidence
Post-1.0 bug fix patch notes explicitly state plans for 1.0.1 and an October update, and express excitement to 'keep polishing, refining and growing RuneScape: Dragonwilds for years to come.' RuneFest roadmap reveal is referenced for the following weekend.
news post · Sep 23, 2026 source content planned
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1.0 launch post recaps the full Early Access journey and the new Scorned Wilderness content, marking the completion of Kuldra's Saga.
news post · Sep 15, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Jagex Ltd
Achievements
50
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Embark on quests, level your skills and explore a beautiful hand-crafted world.

This all-new adventure blends high-fantasy and iconic RuneScape lore on a brand new continent. RPG systems reward you with unique abilities and spells as you progress through each skill. Battle legendary RuneScape creatures like Zogres, challenge Black Knights and the entirely new and fearsome Garou, all set to a sweeping soundtrack of reorchestrated RuneScape classics and hours of brand new music.

Locate them, throw down the gauntlet and carve your path to the Dragon Queen herself.

Your progress will be under constant threat from the looming shadow of the Dragons, as you arm yourself and prepare to rise to face them. Follow the trail of destruction and uncover the mysteries of the continent to learn not just how to confront the dragons, but how to overcome them. Prepare potions, craft gear and push yourself to do battle with the most powerful force on the continent.

The smart money's on the dragon. But we do love an underdog!

Summon a spectral axe to fell trees in an instant! Blink away from danger in a cloud of magic. Turn bones into... peaches?

The Anima-rich landscape of Ashenfall offers you a power unlike any other. Conjure a tornado of fish from a lake! Explode ore veins with a snap of your fingers! Journey through the vibrant regions of Ashenfall, discover why wild magic spills from the fractured lands and harness that power to survive!

Like all RuneScape games, community is at the heart of everything we do.

We've shaped our entire roadmap based on player feedback, leading us to launch dedicated servers earlier than planned, introduce new combat and new quest content. Working together we're continuing to develop RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Whether you're adventuring with friends or going it alone, every opinion matters, and it's up to you to help us shape the future of our game.

Last evaluated Sep 23, 2026
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