RuneScape 4, The Next MMO From Jagex, Announced At RuneFest This Weekend
Jagex revealed RuneScape 4, the fourth MMO in the franchise, during RuneFest 2026. The new title is the first mainline series entry built using Unreal Engine and expands the Gielinor universe. Alongside the game, Jagex announced a RuneScape-inspired animated series produced with Lyrical Animation and featuring content creator MoistCr1TiKaL. Other reveals from the event include RuneScape Reignited and Old School Menaphos. These announcements mark a significant technical shift for the franchise as it moves toward a modern engine for its next major installment.
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- ✓ Jagex announced RuneScape 4 at RuneFest 2026.
- ✓ RuneScape 4 is being developed using Unreal Engine.
- ✓ Jagex is creating a RuneScape-inspired animated series with Lyrical Animation and MoistCr1TiKaL.
- ✓ Jagex unveiled RuneScape Reignited and Old School Menaphos at the event.
What changed
Jagex announced the development of RuneScape 4 in Unreal Engine and an animated series with MoistCr1TiKaL.
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Jagex Announces RuneScape 4 and Animated Series at RuneFest 2026
Jagex revealed RuneScape 4, the fourth MMO in the franchise, during RuneFest 2026. The new title is the first mainline series entry built using Unreal Engine and expands the Gielinor universe. Alongside the game, Jagex announced a RuneScape-inspired animated series produced with Lyrical Animation and featuring content creator MoistCr1TiKaL. Other reveals from the event include RuneScape Reignited and Old School Menaphos. These announcements mark a significant technical shift for the franchise as it moves toward a modern engine for its next major installment.
Why it matters
The RuneScape universe currently consists of the original evolving game, Old School RuneScape, and the co-op survival game Dragonwilds. Moving to Unreal Engine represents a departure from the proprietary technology used in previous titles. This expansion suggests a strategy to diversify the brand across different gaming genres and media formats.
What is confirmed
- Jagex announced RuneScape 4 at RuneFest 2026.
- RuneScape 4 is being developed using Unreal Engine.
- Jagex is creating a RuneScape-inspired animated series with Lyrical Animation and MoistCr1TiKaL.
- Jagex unveiled RuneScape Reignited and Old School Menaphos at the event.
Still unconfirmed
- RuneScape 4 began as an expansion to the survival game Dragonwilds.
What to watch next
- Release date for RuneScape 4
- Gameplay trailers showing Unreal Engine implementation
- Premiere date for the animated series
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- IGN — Everything We Saw at RuneFest 2026, Including RuneScape 4 and RuneScape Reignited
- Wccftech — Jagex Shocks RuneFest Fans with the Reveal of a New Unreal Engine-Powered RuneScape MMO, Plus an Animated Series With MoistCr1TiKaL
- MMORPG.com — RuneScape 4, The Next MMO From Jagex, Announced At RuneFest This Weekend
- Variety — ‘RuneScape’-Inspired Animation Series in the Works From Lyrical Animation and Jagex
- techpowerup.com — Jagex Announces RuneScape 4, a New MMO Built in Unreal Engine
- Polygon.com — A RuneScape Animated Show Is Coming With a World-Famous Content Creator Attached
- www.jagex.com — RUNEFEST 2026: Jagex unveils fourth MMO in the RuneScape Franchise, Plus RuneScape Reignited, Old School Menaphos and more at biggest RuneFest Ever
- kotaku.com — Jagex Announce RuneScape 4 And Cartoon With MoistCr1tikal
- www.polygon.com — RuneScape 4 officially announced, will be series' first MMO in Unreal
- www.pcgamer.com — RuneScape 4 announced at RuneFest, full MMO sequel started as expansion to survival game Dragonwilds
- www.enduins.com — Jagex Reveals Unreal Engine-Powered RuneScape 4 at RuneFest 2026
- play.runescape.com — The World of RuneScape
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