RUNEFEST 2026: Jagex unveils fourth MMO in the RuneScape Franchise, Plus RuneScape Reignited, Old School Menaphos and more at biggest RuneFest Ever
Jagex announced a fourth RuneScape MMO, an animated adaptation, and major updates for existing titles at RuneFest 2026. The event, which drew over 6,000 fans, also featured the Golden Gnomes Awards and new merchandise partnerships.
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The announcement of a new MMO in a long-standing franchise and a move into animated media demonstrates the company's strategy to expand its intellectual property beyond traditional gaming.
Cambridge, UK - Monday, 5 th October 2026 - RuneFest, the world's biggest celebration of the RuneScape franchise returned to Birmingham this weekend with a schedule packed full of exciting announcements and premiere reveals of brand-new content coming to RuneScape , Old School RuneScape and RuneScape: Dragonwilds .
This year's event, the largest RuneFest yet, welcomed over 6,000 fans to the NEC, Birmingham, was opened with an orchestral performance from the Manchester Video Game orchestra who were joined on stage by Mod Ash and delighted the audience with a performance of iconic RuneScape themes and songs.
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