PRESS RELEASEOct 5, 2026RUNEFEST 2026: Jagex unveils fourth MMO in the RuneScape Franchise, Plus RuneScape Reignited, Old School Menaphos and more at biggest RuneFest Ever

Cambridge, UK - Monday, 5th October 2026 - RuneFest, the world's biggest celebration of the RuneScape franchise returned to Birmingham this weekend with a schedule packed full of exciting announcements and premiere reveals of brand-new content coming to RuneScape, Old School RuneScape and RuneScape: Dragonwilds.

This year's event, the largest RuneFest yet, welcomed over 6,000 fans to the NEC, Birmingham, was opened with an orchestral performance from the Manchester Video Game orchestra who were joined on stage by Mod Ash and delighted the audience with a performance of iconic RuneScape themes and songs.

Headlining RuneFest was the first glimpse of an ambitious new chapter for RuneScape: a fourth RuneScape MMO, built for a new generation of players. Still early in development, the as-yet-unnamed title will bring the world of Gielinor to life in Unreal Engine, combining the depth, freedom and community-led spirit that have defined RuneScape for 25 years with the technology and game design possibilities of today.

Additionally, Jagex unveiled plans to expand RuneScape beyond games, partnering with creator and internet phenomenon, Charlie White aka MoistCr1TiKaL as well as acclaimed LA Based production business Lyrical Media, to bring the world, characters and stories of Gielinor to life in a new exciting animated adaption.

Finally major updates were revealed for the RuneScape games themselves, with each team unveiling ambitious roadmaps and plans for the year ahead.

RuneScape

• 25 years in the making, RuneScape Reignited launches December 2, marking a defining moment for the game - inviting players old and new to return together, rediscover RuneScape and experience it as it was always meant to be. Through the Remastered Journey and Adventure Guide, alongside a fresh economy, brand-new hi scores and a focus on player first. Reignited give players the ultimate RuneScape experience.

• Players can get full Reignited Access without membership from 2 December to 12 December.

• The long-awaited Plugin API is launching in October, with players getting an early hands-on ahead of official release.

• 2027 content will unfolds in three landmark story arcs, all of which tie into long-running storylines -Hoard of Dragons (kicking off January) offers a sequel to the popular Dragon Slayer quest, City of Gnomes continues the gnome storyline, first stated in 2002 and Secrets of Karamja which introduces a new end game raid. These arcs weave together RuneScape's 2027 content into three distinct story narratives and also include an Agility skill rework, new skilling and solo bosses, new area expansions and a new Grandmaster Quest!

• More details on the above as well as plans for the ongoing "Road to Restoration" quality of life updates can be found in this newspost at rs.game/RuneFest2026Recap

Old School RuneScape

• The Fractured Archive, a new end game raid, is set to launch on October 20th, set in an ancient vault beneath Gielinor, and bringing to life this brand-new raid, a streamlined Boss Rush and new best in slot rewards.

• Menaphos opens its gates in 2027, unveiling the next chapter of Amascut's story with the Master-level quest Fool's Gold, Old School's first Skilling Dungeon, and the long-awaited Soul Altar hidden deep within Jalanam, the Pharoah's Pyramid!

• Hardcore Worlds launching on November 4: Death brings players a brand-new challenge with Hardcore Worlds, discover a new game economy, play alongside your favourite creators in factions, feel the prestige of a world first in a difficult game mode and most importantly… whatever you do, stay alive

• That's not all, 2027 will also see the continuation of the Fairytale questline, Quest month, Dungeons of Gielinor, Mining and Smithing rework, Chosen Commander and the mysterious Tower of Xorphoros. More details can be found in this newspost at osrs.game/Summit-Runefest-2026

RuneScape: Dragonwilds

• Luminance, a brand-new update serving as a prelude to 2027's Blood Crystal Saga, launches in December this year, and features the introduction of the Elves into RuneScape Dragonwilds, new elven-themed customisation options for player characters and buildings alike and the Prayer skill.

• The Blood Crystal Saga kicks off in 2027 starting with the Song of Rebellion in early 2027. These updates will feature iconic enemies like Moss Giants, Kebbits and Implings, the Hunter Skill as well as new areas for players to explore, new quests and gear as well new decorations for houses inspired by the classic RuneScape city of Prifddinas.

• In addition, the game will have quarterly updates which will include new Skills such as Hunter and Slayer, as well as monthly updates featuring side quests, weapons, decorations and quality of life improvements.

• Official modding arrives on Dragonwilds in 2027 through a new partnership with CurseForge - complete with dedicated creation tools and an in-game mod browser and installer, available across all platforms including console.

• The story won't end with the Blood Crystal Saga, withThe Plundered Gods Saga beginning in 2028.

• More details on Luminance, The Blood Crystal Saga, and the quarterly and monthly updates planned for 2027 can be found in this news post on dragonwilds.runescape.com

Golden Gnomes Awards

The much-loved Golden Gnomes Awards returned to celebrate the best of Jagex's creator community, featuring 44 awards which recognised the efforts of content creators, community contributors and cosplayers.

For a full list of winners from the awards, please see this news post from RuneScape.

Brand New Merchandise Now Available

Following on from the fashion-forward range of merchandise available at Deadman Live earlier this year, Jagex has partnered with Scape Ink to bring a new range of streetwear to RuneScape fans globally, which debuted globally at RuneFest this year.

Scape Ink x Old School RuneScape - a range available exclusively on the RuneScape Merch Store will feature a Slayer Hoodie, Wise Old Man Tee, Ancient Magicks Tee, Bandos Godsword Tee and more, all featuring Scape Ink's hand-drawn Old School RuneScape inspired art.

RuneScape and Old School RuneScape are available now on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, complete with cross-platform progression and play on PC and mobile. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is available now for PC on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Jagex Launcher, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

About Jagex

Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Jagex: The RuneScape Company, is a leader in creating deep and engaging forever games that empower communities across PC and mobile. Our MMORPG franchise, RuneScape, is played around the world and has welcomed over 300 million player accounts.

As RuneScape enters its 25th year in 2026, we are accelerating our strategy to expand RuneScape into a broader ecosystem of forever games and connected experiences, grounded in a renewed commitment to integrity and fair play. This includes the reduction of monetisation mechanics, as well as the launch of RuneScape: Dragonwilds in 2026, representing a major step in building a multi-genre future for the RuneScape universe. Jagex: The RuneScape Company remains focused on building enduring worlds, empowering player-led innovation, and laying the foundations for the boldest era in RuneScape's history.

For more information, visit www.jagex.com.