RuneScape: Dragonwilds
An upcoming open-world survival crafting game set in the RuneScape universe
Release Date
Early Access: Spring 2025
Full Release: Early 2026
Player Count
Single-player or co-op with up to 3 friends
Developer
Jagex
Developed using Unreal Engine 5
What is RuneScape: Dragonwilds?
Game Overview
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is a survival crafting game where players explore the continent of Ashenfall in the RuneScape universe. Players will gather resources, build shelters, craft weapons, and use magical abilities to combat dragons and other creatures. The game supports single-player or cooperative play with up to three friends, with the ultimate goal of defeating the final boss, the Dragon Queen.
Set in the forgotten continent of Ashenfall, players find themselves stranded in this untamed land and must use their wits and skills to survive against awakening dragons and other legendary creatures.
Open World
Explore the diverse biomes of Ashenfall, each with unique resources, enemies, and secrets to discover.
Crafting System
Collect resources to build shelters, craft tools and weapons, and create potions to aid your survival.
Magic Abilities
Harness the power of Anima to unlock skills and magic, from exploding veins of ore to summoning spectral tools.
How to Play
Gather Resources
Start by collecting basic resources like wood and stone to craft tools and build shelters. Use the Anima system to unlock magical abilities that make resource gathering more efficient.
Unlock Skills & Magic
Use Anima to unlock magical abilities, such as exploding veins of ore for quick resource gathering or summoning spectral axes to chop trees. Magic can also be used defensively, like creating shields from runic energy.
Explore the Map
Venture across five unique biomes in Ashenfall, uncovering ancient secrets and completing quests. Survive by managing hunger and health while exploring diverse environments.
Combat & Boss Fights
Battle legendary creatures and new enemies like the Garou. Progress through the game to ultimately defeat the Dragon Queen, the final boss of Ashenfall.
Community Driven Development
Your feedback will shape the future of RuneScape: Dragonwilds. The developers will continuously collect player feedback through Discord, Steam forums, and social media to improve the game.
Latest News
Official Announcement
RuneScape: Dragonwilds has been officially announced, marking Jagex's expansion of the RuneScape universe into the survival game genre.
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Upcoming Deep Dive Stream
Join the developers on Twitch for an in-depth look at RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Live at 17:00 GMT, they'll showcase gameplay and answer community questions.
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Early Access Launch
RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be available in Early Access on Steam. Add the game to your wishlist to get notified when it launches.
Add to WishlistFrequently Asked Questions FAQ
When will RuneScape: Dragonwilds be released?
The game is expected to launch in Spring 2025 on Steam in Early Access, with the full version scheduled for Early 2026. The development team will make adjustments and optimizations based on player feedback.
Does it support solo play and co-op mode?
Yes! Players can explore the world solo or team up with up to three friends to face the Dragon Queen and the world’s challenges together, supporting 1-4 player co-op.
How is this related to traditional RuneScape?
Dragonwilds is set in the RuneScape universe, sharing the same lore and world, but it’s a standalone game focused on open-world survival crafting gameplay, not an MMORPG.
What are the main gameplay features?
Players will experience gathering resources, building shelters, crafting weapons, armor, and items, and using the Anima magic system for transformation magic. The game also includes exploring different regions, unlocking skills, and battling enemies.
What is the Anima magic system?
Anima is a mystical energy that allows players to cast various functional and combat magic, such as exploding ore veins, summoning ghostly tools, auto-gathering resources, or turning bones into food. More magical skills can be unlocked as the game progresses.
Is an internet connection required to play?
The game supports offline solo mode, but an internet connection is required for multiplayer co-op. The Early Access phase will also collect player feedback through online platforms.
What are the system requirements?
Minimum Requirements: - OS: 64-bit Windows 10 - Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 - Memory: 8 GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 5600XT - Storage: 25 GB Recommended Requirements: - Processor: Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - Memory: 16 GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT
Will there be paid content or DLC?
All content during Early Access will be updated for free. After the full release, expansion packs or paid DLCs might be introduced, but the core game experience will remain complete without additional costs.
How will the development team collect player feedback?
Jagex will collect player suggestions regularly through Discord, Steam Community, Twitch streams, and social media, using them to shape the development roadmap. Player feedback will be a core part of the game’s design.
Are there any restrictions on the exploration map?
The game world is an open-world design, currently confirmed to include five ecological regions, with more areas and underground ruins to be added in the future for players to explore.
Ready to Begin Your Ashenfall Adventure?
Add RuneScape: Dragonwilds to your Steam wishlist to be notified when Early Access begins in Spring 2025.
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