At RuneFest 2026, Jagex revealed they're working on a fourth RuneScape MMO, but it's still "a few years away." In the meantime, the spotlight is on RuneScape Reignited, launching December 2, 2026.

RuneScape 4: A New MMO Is Coming

The announcement was made during the final keynote on day one, earning huge applause from fans. The game is being developed in Unreal Engine and is currently in early development. For now, all we've seen is a teaser trailer—no release date or platform details yet.

According to PC Gamer, the project originally started as an expansion for RuneScape: Dragonwilds. After playtesters expressed interest in a more classic MMO experience, it evolved into a full sequel. The trailer hints at a blend of RuneScape 3 and Old School styles, with medieval architecture, dragons, and floating islands. The story begins in Gielinor's Ashenfall region. Some sources are calling it "RS4," but the official title is still undecided.

RuneScape Reignited: Arriving December 2

This one's coming soon. Reignited offers a fresh start, an Adventure Guide, a reset economy, and new hi score boards. Non-members can play for free between December 2 and 12. The long-awaited Plugin API is also set to launch in October.

What's Next for Old School RuneScape

The roadmap also includes a Mining and Smithing rework, Fairytale III, and Dungeons of Gielinor, all planned for 2027. Dates are based on community summaries, so stay tuned for official Jagex announcements.

RuneScape's 2027 Plans

Jagex unveiled "the biggest roadmap in the game's history" for the main game. There are three major story arcs: Hoard of Dragons (a sequel to Dragon Slayer) in January, City of Gnomes, and a new endgame raid called Secrets of Karamja. These will be joined by an Agility rework and a new Grandmaster Quest.

Dragonwilds and the Animated Series

Dragonwilds will get the Luminance update this December, introducing Elves and the Prayer skill. In 2027, the Blood Crystal Saga kicks off. Official mod support is also expected in 2027 via a CurseForge partnership. Plus, a RuneScape animated series is in development with MoistCr1TiKaL and Lyrical Media, though details and release dates are still under wraps.

What Do These Announcements Mean for You?

RuneScape 4 is still a ways off, but the entire franchise is buzzing with new content. The immediate highlights are OSRS updates coming in October and November, plus Reignited in December. Some RuneScape titles are available on Steam, so you can top up your Steam wallet and get ready for Dragonwilds and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is RuneScape 4 coming out?

No official release date yet. Jagex says the game is in early development and is still a few years away.

Is RuneScape Reignited free?

Non-members can play for free from December 2 to 12, 2026. After that, standard membership rules apply.

When will the new raid arrive in Old School RuneScape?

The Fractured Archive launches October 20, 2026.