Jagex is expanding the beloved RuneScape universe with RuneScape Dragonwilds, a cooperative open-world survival game set to launch in early access on PC this spring. Blending nostalgic MMORPG elements with fresh survival mechanics, Dragonwilds invites 1-4 players to explore Ashenfall—a mysterious new continent teeming with magic, danger, and dragons.
Explore Ashenfall: A Familiar Yet Twisted World
The untamed continent of Ashenfall features two sprawling regions divided into five unique biomes, with plans to expand post-launch. While separate from RuneScape’s main setting, fans will recognize hints of iconic landmarks, such as wizard towers and castles, reimagined through Dragonwilds’ primal aesthetic. However, wild magic has warped Ashenfall’s creatures into twisted hybrids fused with plants, thorns, and other natural elements. Expect deadly dragons, trolls, and even rats—but not as you remember them.
Master Skills, Survive Together
True to RuneScape’s legacy, Dragonwilds emphasizes skill progression, including classics like cooking, woodcutting, and runecrafting. These skills unlock creative survival strategies: Use wind runes to glide across chasms, or deploy “ax-tral projection” to chop entire rows of trees with a spectral axe. Players will build camps, craft gear, and grow stronger while battling Ashenfall’s threats.
Dragons, Magic, and Early Access Details
Dragons reign supreme in Dragonwilds, serving as apex predators and key adversaries. Jagex promises a blend of combat, exploration, and base-building, all enhanced by cooperative gameplay.
RuneScape Dragonwilds arrives in early access this spring, with a full multiplatform launch (including consoles) targeted for 2026. Dive deeper during Jagex’s Twitch reveal on April 15 at 9:00 AM PT, where gameplay, mechanics, and Ashenfall’s secrets will be showcased.
Whether you’re a RuneScape veteran or a survival genre fan, Dragonwilds aims to merge nostalgic charm with innovative survival challenges. Prepare to forge alliances, wield magic, and conquer a world where nature itself is your greatest foe—and weapon.