RuneScape 4 announced alongside new animated series as Jagex enters new era
Jagex has announced the development of a new MMO, tentatively titled RuneScape 4, alongside an animated series adaptation. The project is in early development and aims to utilize modern game engine technology while existing alongside current franchise titles.
Why it matters
This announcement signals a major expansion of a long-running gaming franchise, indicating significant investment in both interactive media and transmedia storytelling.
Jagex has officially announced that RunScape 4 is in development.
Shown at the conclusion of a series of keynotes given for RuneScape, Old School RuneScape and RuneScape: Dragonwilds, the reveal showed off seemingly a brand-new world and engine.
Originally born out of a proposed expansion for RuneScape: Dragonwilds, the project was eventually realised to have the potential to be something far bigger, turning into RuneScape 4.
With the visuals shown in a short teaser trailer for the game, it's relatively clear to see the inspirations taken from Dragonwilds with regard to the visuals.
Unfortunately for us, the game is still very early in development, with Mod North confirming on stage that it may be several years before we get to see the game for ourselves.
As for what the game will entail, it's not entirely clear at the moment.
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