Brave adventurers, Ashfall awaits you to begin this epic fantasy building journey
Jagex: The RuneScape Company announced that the open-world survival crafting game RuneScape: Dragonwilds has officially launched on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S. RuneScape: Dragonwilds marks the first time in the 25-year history of the RuneScape series that a title has come to consoles. During its 18-month Early Access period on Steam, the game sold over 1.5 million copies, inviting players to explore the mysterious and uncharted continent of Ashfall. Simultaneously, the fourth major update, "Scorned Wilderness," was released across all platforms, bringing an epic conclusion to the core narrative of the Kudra Era at the start of the game.
Additionally, RuneScape: Dragonwilds is now available on Xbox Game Pass (Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass tiers) and PlayStation Plus (Extra and Premium tiers).
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Launch Trailer
RuneScape: Dragonwilds offers a gameplay experience independent from the critically acclaimed MMORPG RuneScape. Players can embark on solo adventures or team up with up to three other players to explore the diverse biomes and regions of Ashfall. This land is saturated with Aether, a wild and unpredictable magical energy. As players delve deeper into this Aether-rich realm, they can not only cast powerful spells in combat but also harness magic to gather resources, craft equipment, and build shelters to aid their journey.
Key Game Features:
• Classic runes, return to origins: Embark on quests, explore a beautifully crafted world, and improve your skills. This new adventure takes place on an undiscovered continent, blending fantasy elements with the iconic setting of RuneScape. Battle classic legendary creatures from RuneScape such as zombie ogres, challenge the Black Knight faction, and face the newly introduced terrifying Garu tribe. The experience is accompanied by rearranged classic RuneScape soundtracks and hours of new, original majestic compositions.
• Hone your skills and slay dragons: Track down dragons, challenge them, and ultimately face the Dragon Queen. Follow the trails left by destruction to uncover the secrets of this continent. Players will find not only ways to combat dragons but also the key to victory.
• Survive with magic and transform extraordinarily: Summon a spectral axe to fell entire forests in an instant! Transform into a stream of magical light to teleport away from danger. Transmute bones into... peaches? Ashfall is saturated with Aether, harboring unique supernatural powers found nowhere else. Summon whirlwinds of fish from lakes! Detonate entire mineral veins with a snap of your fingers! Travel through the vibrant regions of Ashfall, discover why chaotic magic spills from the fractured earth, and master this power to survive!
• Community-driven, player-focused: Like all titles in the RuneScape series, the community remains at the heart of Everythinggj we create. We will work hand-in-hand with players to continue refining and developing RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Whether playing together or adventuring alone, every opinion is invaluable, helping us shape the future of the game.
During Early Access, the game continuously expanded through regular content updates. Major updates such as "Sunken Vale," "Dawnton Marches," and "Shadow Sands" introduced new areas, quests, gameplay mechanics, enemies, items, and more. The console version of RuneScape: Dragonwilds includes all updates released during the Early Access period and supports cross-platform play across all platforms.
Jesse America, Executive Producer of RuneScape: Dragonwilds, stated: "It has been a year and a half since we first opened Early Access to players, and we are thrilled to finally launch RuneScape: Dragonwilds on both PC and consoles. We have long been committed to bringing the game to more new players, and this is just the beginning. We can't wait to see Early Access players experience the 'Scorned Wilderness' content and the conclusion of the first legendary chapter, and we look forward to new players taking their first steps into exploring this world."
Jon Bellamy, CEO of Jagex: The RuneScape Company, said: "Today is one of the most significant days in the history of the RuneScape series. Our game is launching on consoles for the first time, giving millions of new players the opportunity to experience RuneScape: Dragonwilds. It has now become the third pillar of the RuneScape series, showcasing the vast potential for growth within this world. I am proud of what the team has achieved with this launch. But this is just the start of the journey; we have ambitious plans for the future!"
Jagex: The RuneScape Company confirmed that the first major post-launch update, "Luminance," will be released this December; the 2027 update roadmap will be announced at the fan celebration RuneFest in October.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is now available on Steam ,Epic Games Store and Jagex Launcher with Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions; it also launches onPlayStation 5 (available directly to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers) as well as Xbox Series X|S , and joins Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate tiers on day one.Nintendo Switch 2 The digital Standard Edition is also available on these platforms. Physical Standard and Deluxe Editions for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S will be released in Q4 2026.
About Jagex: The RuneScape Company
Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Jagex focuses on creating engaging "evergreen games," dedicated to connecting with and serving player communities across PC and mobile platforms. Our massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) series, RuneScape, enjoys widespread popularity globally, with over 300 million player accounts created to date.
As RuneScape celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, we are accelerating our brand evolution, striving to build RuneScape into a broader, more cohesive "evergreen game" universe, and reaffirming our commitment to fair play and game integrity. This means not only reducing monetization mechanisms but also includes the release of RuneScape: Dragonwilds in 2025—marking a crucial step in expanding our game genres. Jagex's core mission has always been to create worlds that endure alongside players, support community-driven innovation, and pave the way for the grandest new era in RuneScape history.
For more information, please visit www.jagex.com.