After years of anticipation, RuneScape: Dragonwilds has officially launched into Steam Early Access, marking a monumental step for both Jagex and the millions of fans who’ve lived and breathed Gielinor for over two decades.

This isn’t just a new game—it’s a reinvention of the RuneScape experience, merging open-world survival, classic skill progression, and co-op exploration in a bold new chapter set on the mysterious continent of Ashenfall.

A New Dawn for RuneScape

Built with Unreal Engine 5, Dragonwilds catapults the franchise into the modern survival genre while keeping the heart of RuneScape intact: skilling, magic, lore, and discovery.

From the moment players enter Ashenfall, they’re thrust into a co-op survival quest where every decision matters. Craft weapons, build shelter, cast survival magic, and battle through dungeons—all while uncovering the secrets of an untamed land ruled by dragons and shrouded in mystery.

At the center of it all? A showdown with the fearsome Dragon Queen, a myth reborn in a game that dares to reshape what RuneScape can be.

Early Access: A Community-Driven Journey

Jagex has made it clear—this game is being built with the community, not just for it.

“We’re bringing players along for the ride from day one,” the team said. “The best version of Dragonwilds is one shaped by the players themselves.”

The Early Access version already includes:

• The first Ashenfall regions to explore
• RuneScape-inspired survival skills
• A robust building system
• Challenging PvE combat
• Dungeon crawling
• Crafting and gear progression
• The first major boss: General Velgar

And this is just the beginning.

Over the coming months, players can expect:

• New skills and survival mechanics
• Expanded regions
• Seasonal events and world changes
• More enemies, dungeons, and magical abilities
• Ongoing quality-of-life improvements driven by feedback

No Microtransactions, Just Adventure

Unlike many modern titles, Dragonwilds won’t nickel-and-dime players. The full version will be priced higher upon release in early 2026, but all content updates during Early Access are completely free. Future DLCs may be introduced post-launch, but the priority remains delivering a deep, feature-rich experience upfront.

Jagex is embracing a “play first, evolve together” mindset—something the RuneScape community has long valued.

An Evolution 24 Years in the Making

With over 300 million registered users and an active base of 1.3 million subscribers, RuneScape has proven it can stand the test of time. Now, Dragonwilds breathes new fire into the franchise, offering fans something thrillingly new yet deeply familiar.

Whether you’re a long-time adventurer or stepping into the world for the first time, RuneScape: Dragonwilds invites you to forge your legend in a survival sandbox unlike anything the series has seen before.

Ready to begin your journey?

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is available now on Steam Early Access. Wishlist it, dive in, and help shape the next great RuneScape adventure.