# RuneScape 4 Unveiled by Jagex

> Jagex reveals new RuneScape game using Unreal Engine.
- Title: RuneScape 4 Unveiled by Jagex · Polygon | Shortify
- Summary: Jagex reveals new RuneScape game using Unreal Engine. Jagex is developing a new RuneScape game as its fourth pillar after shifting from an expansion to a…
- Keywords: runescape, jagex, unreal engine, dragonwilds, runeescape 3, old school runescape, mmorpg, gaming, culture, Unveiled, Polygon
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/runescape-4-announcement-runefest-reveal-jagex
- Author: Ford James
- Published: 2026-10-03T20:00:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: runescape, jagex, unreal engine, dragonwilds, runeescape 3, old school runescape, mmorpg, gaming, culture
## RuneFest Announcement
RuneFest, the annual celebration for everything to do with RuneScape, is taking place this weekend in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
## New RuneScape Game
Jagex is working on a new RuneScape, the fourth game set in the RuneScape universe.
## Original Plan Shifted
The new RuneScape was originally supposed to be an expansion for Dragonwilds called Shadows of Ashenfall but became a standalone MMO.
## Executive Producer Explanation
Jesse America, RuneScape: Dragonwilds executive producer, said the team realized the game would be an MMO with persistent servers and high player counts.
## Unreal Engine Development
The fourth RuneScape game is being developed using Unreal Engine with a focus on dragons that players can fight and ride.
## Future of Existing Games
Jagex has yet to confirm the future of RuneScape 3, Old School RuneScape, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds, which may shift players to the new game.
## Key takeaway

Jagex is developing a new RuneScape game as its fourth pillar after shifting from an expansion to a standalone MMO.