RuneScape: Dragonwilds took the gaming world by surprise with its early access launch shortly after its first teaser. Dive into the details of the game's early access release and discover what's in store for players during this exciting period.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Early Access Livestream
Early Access Available Now!
RuneScape: Dragonwilds made a stunning announcement during its early access livestream on April 16, revealing that the game is now available for early access on Steam. This comes just weeks after the first trailer was released, leaving fans in awe. The game had been wishlisted on Steam as of April 1 and showcased its initial gameplay teaser on April 2. Although first teased in 2022, it wasn't until late 2024 that Jagex opened alpha testing signups for this new survival game set in the RuneScape universe. The official reveal of RuneScape: Dragonwilds happened on March 31, 2025.
Estimated Official Release Date in Early 2026
The developers have set their sights on an early 2026 release for Dragonwilds. They emphasized their commitment to delivering a polished and engaging experience, stating, "We want to spend the time to get everything right to ensure that our players get a complete, satisfying experience that you'll want to revisit with friends again and again."
Jagex Executive Producer Jesse America highlighted that Dragonwilds offers a fresh take on the RuneScape universe, designed to delight both dedicated fans and newcomers. He added, "Throughout Early Access, we'll be updating the game regularly with new content and features, while closely listening to the community to craft an iconic open-world survival crafting game that resonates with all players."
Early Access Roadmap Revealed
Jagex has unveiled the early access roadmap for Dragonwilds, outlining the exciting updates planned for this period. A key highlight is the introduction of the Fellhollow region, a mystical land suspended between life and death, ruled by the soul-eater dragon Imaru. This region is influenced by the wild anima of Ashenfall and the cursed energy of the Underworld. Players will be joined by the iconic RuneScape character Death, exploring new quests, lore, gear, and music, along with new skills for magic, ranged, and farming.
The game will also introduce Lesser Dragons as a new enemy type, along with dragon slayer gear, a hardcore mode, and a creative mode. While specific release dates for these updates are not yet available, Jagex has assured players that continuous improvements will be made throughout the early access phase.
Early Access Rewards
Purchasing Dragonwilds during its early access period comes with exclusive in-game rewards for "Early Adopters." According to the game's Steam page, these rewards include:
- Pioneer's Scarf
- Pioneer's Tapestry
- Pioneer's Cape
- 2 pieces of music from the game
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is now available for early access on PC for $29.99. Jagex has confirmed that the price will increase upon the game's full release. All updates during the early access period will be free, with potential post-launch content possibly available as paid DLC.
