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RuneFest 2026 Announcements
Jagex reveals RuneScape 4, Reignited launch, and 2027 roadmap at big event.
In brief
Jagex reveals RuneScape 4, Reignited launch, and 2027 roadmap at big event. Jagex announced RuneScape 4, RuneScape Reignited launching December 2, and detailed 2027 content for all RuneScape versions. Originally reported by IGN.
RuneScape 4 Confirmed
Jagex confirmed a fourth RuneScape MMO using Unreal Engine with no release date.
“RS4 is the working title”
RuneScape Reignited Launch
RuneScape Reignited launches December 2 with full access for 10 days and a plugin API.
“defining moment for the 25-year-old game”
2027 Content Roadmap
2027 features three story arcs: Hoard of Dragons, City of Gnomes, and Secrets of Karamja.
“the biggest roadmap in the game’s history”
Old School Updates
Golden Gates to Menaphos opens after 20 years with Fractured Archive and Hardcore Worlds.
“20 years”
Dragonwilds Expansion
Dragonwilds introduces Blood Crystal Saga with new elven-themed content and Prayer skill.
“Blood Crystal Saga kicks off in 2027”
2027 Roadmap Details
2027 includes quarterly updates for skills and monthly updates for side content and quality of life.
“quarterly updates”
The one thing
Jagex announced RuneScape 4, RuneScape Reignited launching December 2, and detailed 2027 content for all RuneScape versions.
