"RuneScape Unveils Dragonwilds Roadmap Post Early Access Surprise"

RuneScape: Dragonwilds has taken the gaming community by surprise with its early access launch, following closely on the heels of its first official teaser. This unexpected move has sparked excitement among fans eager to dive into this new chapter of the RuneScape universe. Let's explore what this early access phase entails and what players can anticipate in the coming months.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Early Access Livestream

Early Access Available Now!

RuneScape: Dragonwilds has made a thrilling announcement: its early access phase is now live. During the early access livestream on April 16, developer Jagex revealed that players can jump into the game immediately on Steam. This comes just weeks after the game's initial trailer was released, leaving fans astounded. The game was first teased in 2022, but it wasn't until late 2024 that alpha testing signups began for a "new survival game set in the RuneScape universe." The official reveal as RuneScape: Dragonwilds happened on March 31, 2025.

Estimated Official Release Date in Early 2026

The development team at Jagex is aiming for an official release in early 2026. They emphasized their commitment to delivering a polished and engaging experience, stating, "We want to spend the time to get everything right to make sure 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 represents a fresh take on the RuneScape universe, designed to appeal to both long-time fans and newcomers. He added, "Throughout Early Access, we’ll be updating the game regularly with new content and features, while listening closely to the community to deliver an iconic open world survival crafting game that is loved equally by our biggest RuneScape fans and new players alike."

Early Access Roadmap Revealed

Jagex has shared the early access roadmap for Dragonwilds, outlining the exciting updates players can look forward to. A highlight is the introduction of Fellhollow, a new region that exists between life and death, ruled by the soul-eater dragon Imaru. This region will be influenced by the wild anima of Ashenfall and the cursed energy of the Underworld, with the iconic RuneScape character Death as a companion.

Players will encounter new quests, lore, gear, and music, along with new skills in magic, ranged, and farming. The game will also introduce Lesser Dragons, new dragon slayer gear, a hardcore mode, and a creative mode. While specific dates for these updates haven't been set, Jagex assures continuous improvements throughout the early access period.

Early Access Rewards

Early adopters of Dragonwilds during its early access phase will receive exclusive in-game rewards. As detailed on the game's Steam page, "Early Adopters" will be granted:

• Pioneer’s Scarf
• Pioneer’s Tapestry
• Pioneer’s Cape
• 2 pieces of music from the game

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is currently available for early access on PC for $29.99. Jagex has confirmed that the price will increase upon full release. All updates during the early access period will be free, with potential paid DLCs planned for post-launch content.