From IGN · Wesley Yin-Poole · · 1m 10s
RuneScape 4 Unveiled With Unreal Engine
Jagex reveals fourth RuneScape MMO using Unreal Engine, animated adaptation with MoistCr1TiKaL.
In brief
Jagex reveals fourth RuneScape MMO using Unreal Engine, animated adaptation with MoistCr1TiKaL. Jagex announced a fourth RuneScape MMO built with Unreal Engine and an animated adaptation featuring MoistCr1TiKaL. Originally reported by IGN.
RuneScape 4 Announcement
Jagex announced a fourth RuneScape MMO at RuneFest in Birmingham, England, built for a new generation of players.
“Jagex has announced a fourth MMO in the long-running RuneScape franchise”
Unreal Engine Development
The as-yet-unnamed title will bring Gielinor to life using Unreal Engine, combining RuneScape's 25-year legacy with modern tech.
“built 'for a new generation of players'... combining the depth, freedom and community-led spirit that have defined RuneScape for 25 years with the technology and game design possibilities of today”
RuneScape Franchise Context
Jagex currently operates RuneScape, Old School RuneScape, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds, with previous versions renamed but dropped.
“RuneScape has seen a number of major updates tied to sequel names, including a rename to RuneScape 2 in 2004 and RuneScape 3 in 2013”
RS4 Not a Replacement
Jagex emphasized RS4 is not a replacement for existing RuneScape games, each with dedicated teams and ongoing investment.
“We’ll be designing RS4 to sit alongside them as an additional way to experience RuneScape and the world of Gielinor”
Ashenfall Setting
RS4 will be set in Ashenfall, a landmass first explored in Dragonwilds, years after the destruction of the Dragon Queen Kuldra.
“But we're beginning somewhere that RuneScape players have only recently started to discover - and that is Ashenfall”
Animated Adaptation
Jagex partnered with MoistCr1TiKaL and Lyrical Media to create an animated adaptation of Gielinor's story.
“Jagex announced work had started on a new RuneScape animated adaption, in partnership with YouTuber Charlie White, aka MoistCr1TiKaL”
Future Expansion
RS4 aims to grow beyond Ashenfall, expanding into known areas and new stories across Gielinor over time.
“Our ambition is for this adventure to grow far beyond Ashenfall over time, moving into places you know and love”
At a glance
Jagex announced a fourth RuneScape MMO built with Unreal Engine and an animated adaptation featuring MoistCr1TiKaL.
