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Jagex announces RuneScape 4, a new Unreal Engine MMORPG

RuneScape 4 Jagex Unreal Engine MMORPG RuneFest 2026

At RuneFest 2026 in Birmingham, Jagex officially announced the development of a new standalone MMORPG, currently referred to by the working title ‘RuneScape 4’ (RS4). This marks the first major title in the franchise to be built using Unreal Engine, a significant technical shift from the studio’s proprietary RuneTek engine.

The project originated as a planned expansion for the survival game RuneScape: Dragonwilds, titled ‘Shadows of Ashenfall’. However, developer feedback and the desire for persistent servers and larger player groups led the team to evolve the concept into a full-fledged, independent MMO. The new game will be set in the world of Gielinor during the Sixth Age, beginning in the Ashenfall region years after the events of Dragonwilds.

Jagex emphasized that RuneScape 4 is intended to exist alongside current titles, including RuneScape, Old School RuneScape, and Dragonwilds, rather than replacing them. Each will maintain dedicated development teams. Additionally, Jagex announced a new RuneScape animated adaptation in partnership with streamer MoistCr1tikal and Lyrical Media. The new MMO is in early development and is expected to be several years away from release.

Other announcements included ‘RuneScape Reignited’, a remastered experience launching December 2, 2026, and updated roadmaps for Old School RuneScape.

Entities

Ashenfall · Birmingham · Charlie White · Gielinor · Jagex · Jesse America · Lyrical Animation · Lyrical Media · MoistCr1TiKaL · RuneScape · Unreal Engine

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] A new RuneScape animated adaptation is being produced in partnership with Lyrical Media and YouTuber Charlie White. pk.ign.com · sea.ign.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Jagex is developing a new RuneScape MMO built on Unreal Engine, currently referred to by the working title RS4. pk.ign.com · sea.ign.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Old School RuneScape hardcore worlds are set to launch on November 4.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] RuneScape Reignited is scheduled to launch on December 2. pk.ign.com · sea.ign.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Fractured Archive raid, described as the hardest raid released to date, will launch on October 20.

Sources

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ساخت بازی RuneScape 4 با موتور گرافیکی آنریل انجین رسماً تأیید شد | گیمفا [gamefa.com]
Jagex annonce un quatrième RuneScape et un quatrième dessin animé avec MoistCr1tikal [www.battlefield-france.com]
Renesans gatunku MMORPG. Nadchodzą gry, o którym dotąd tylko marzyliśmy | Darmowe MMORPG - spis gier MMO, MMOFPS, MMORPG 3d, MOBA [mmorpg.org.pl]
Jagex Announces RuneScape 4, Unreal Engine Powers New MMO [nosmokesport.com]
Jagex teases a brand new standalone RuneScape MMO set in Ashenfall [spilled.gg]
RS4 è il nuovo MMO di RuneScape: primi dettagli da Jagex [www.techgaming.it]
A RuneFesten bejelentették a RuneScape 4-et és a Dragonwilds ütemtervét is [www.gamekapocs.hu]
RUNEFEST 2026: Jagex unveils fourth MMO in the RuneScape Franchise, Plus RuneScape Reignited, Old School Menaphos and more at biggest RuneFest Ever [www.gamespress.com]
RuneScape 4 è realtà: Jagex prepara un nuovo MMORPG e apre un’altra era per Gielinor [gametimers.it]
Jagex anuncia RuneScape 4, un nuevo MMORPG desarrollado con Unreal Engine [www.hd-tecnologia.com]
Jagex kündigt RuneScape 4 (RS4) für Unreal Engine an – erster Teaser in Arbeit [www.it-boltwise.de]
Jagex dezvăluie RuneScape 4, construit de la zero în Unreal Engine [www.noobz.ro]
Jagex annonce un nouveau jeu sur Unreal Engine et une série animée [www.nouvelles-du-monde.com]
MMO RuneScape 4 já está em desenvolvimento [www.otakupt.com]
Everything We Saw at RuneFest 2026, Including RuneScape 4 and RuneScape Reignited [pk.ign.com]
Jagex kündigt viertes RuneScape-MMO an [play-experience.com]
Jagex تعلن رسميًا RuneScape 4 بمحرك Unreal Engine - سعودي جيمر [www.saudigamer.com]
RuneScape RS4 annunciato: nuovo MMO in Unreal Engine con draghi [www.tecnoandroid.it]
Un quatrième jeu RuneScape est en développement sous Unreal Engine [worldissmall.fr]
'RuneScape 4' Announced, Built in Unreal Engine [playday.one]
RuneScape 4 ist offiziell: Jagex entwickelt ein neues MMORPG in Unreal Engine [www.eurogamer.de]
Jagex avduker RuneScape 4: Bygget i Unreal Engine [www.gamereactor.no]
„Runescape ist heute gestorben": Große Neuankündigung löst gigantischen Shitstorm aus [www.gamezone.de]
Nowe MMORPG na Unreal Engine i wiele innych ogłoszeń - Jagex zaskoczył wszystkich. Jak oceniacie ten ruch? [www.gry-online.pl]
Jagex anuncia RS4, cuarto MMO de RuneScape [indies.es]
Jagex annuncia RS4: in arrivo un nuovo MMORPG di RuneScape sviluppato in Unreal Engine [it.ign.com]
RuneScape va devenir une série animée, en partenariat avec le YouTubeur MoistCr1TiKaL [kulturegeek.fr]
Fourth RuneScape MMO Built With Unreal Engine in the Works, Jagex Announces RuneScape Animation With MoistCr1TiKaL [me.ign.com]
RuneScape 4 è stato annunciato: un intero MMO che era nato come un'espansione [multiplayer.it]
Rockstar Traveled Across Florida With Gang Members and Cops for GTA 6 Research [nordic.ign.com]
25 Jahre Fortschritt für die Katz: Runescapes großer Neustart löst gigantischen Shitstorm aus [www.pcgames.de]
Everything We Saw at RuneFest 2026, Including RuneScape 4 and RuneScape Reignited [sea.ign.com]
Runescape: Ανακοινώθηκε επίσημα νέο game βασισμένο στην Unreal Engine! [www.techgear.gr]
Jagex Announces RS4 as New Unreal Engine MMORPG Standalone Pillar [time.news]
Jagex Unveils Fourth RuneScape MMO Powered by Unreal Engine [80.lv]
New RuneScape MMO Announced by Jagex [comicbook.com]
Jagex announces RuneScape 4, a new MMO built in Unreal Engine, alongside a RuneScape animated series [www.eurogamer.net]
Jagex Announces RuneScape 4: Unreal Engine MMO Debuts Stunning Trailer [hothardware.com]
Animation series based on game 'RuneScape' in works [www.news18.com]
RuneScape 4 announced at RuneFest, full MMO sequel started as expansion to survival game Dragonwilds [www.pcgamer.com]
Runescape 4 is coming, but not before the MMORPG gets its 'Classic moment' with Runescape Reignited [www.pcgamesn.com]
Now 'RuneScape' Is Getting a Series, Too [gizmodo.com]
‘RuneScape’-Inspired Animation Series in the Works From Lyrical Animation and Jagex [variety.com]