11 sources
Jagex announces RuneScape 4 MMO at RuneFest 2026
Jagex revealed a fourth RuneScape MMO, currently referred to as RuneScape 4, during RuneFest 2026, confirming it will be built in Unreal Engine and exist alongside existing titles.
Key points
- RuneScape 4 was announced at Jagex's annual RuneFest event in Birmingham.
- The new MMO is being developed in Unreal Engine but remains early in development.
- Jagex clarified RS4 will not replace any existing RuneScape games.
- The project reportedly originated from a planned Dragonwilds expansion.
- A teaser trailer was shown during the announcement.
11 sources
Pocket GamerRuneScape's fourth full-fledged series entry has been revealed at RuneFest 2026
PolygonRuneScape 4 Officially Revealed by Jagex
GematsuNew RuneScape MMO ‘RS4’ announced
IGNEverything We Saw at RuneFest 2026, Including RuneScape 4 and RuneScape Reignited
PCGamesNRunescape 4 is coming, but not before the MMORPG gets its 'Classic moment' with Runescape Reignited
PC GamerRuneScape 4 announced at RuneFest, full MMO sequel started as expansion to survival game Dragonwilds
VGCJagex has officially announced RuneScape 4
EurogamerFourth RuneScape officially revealed
GamesRadar+Jagex announces a fourth Runescape MMO, but "RS4 is not a replacement for any of our games"
Rock Paper ShotgunRuneScape 4 is a new Unreal Engine MMO which reportedly grew out of a planned Dragonwilds expansion, though it's still a long way off
TheSixthAxisRuneScape 4 teased during RuneFest