RuneScape 4 Officially Revealed by Jagex
Jagex has officially announced the development of a new RuneScape title, originally conceived as an expansion for the survival game Dragonwilds. The project has evolved into a standalone MMO featuring persistent servers and social mechanics.
Why it matters
Represents a significant shift in strategy for a long-standing gaming franchise and its developer.
Listen Thread Add Us Link copied to clipboard By Ford James Published Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Ford James is a UK-based freelance games writer at Polygon. He also has bylines at industry-leading outlets including GamesRadar, Eurogamer, PC Gamer, and more. He mostly writes about FPS games such as Call of Duty, Battlefield, and Arc Raiders, but is also partial to a decent RPG, roguelike, or sports game. He's a huge Pokémon fan, thinks The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the best game of all time, and has a degree in Games Journalism & Public Relations. News Jagex will officially have three MMOs
Also covering this story
4 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
'RuneScape'-Inspired Animation Series in the Works
RuneScape 4 and Animated Adaptation Announced
RuneScape 4 announced alongside new animated series as Jagex enters new era
We're working on a new RuneScape MMO
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in