Jagex has announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on September 15, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, marking the franchise’s first major step onto a Nintendo platform.
Already surpassing one million copies sold in Steam Early Access, the survival‑focused spin‑off is now ready to welcome a whole new audience into Gielinor.
Explore Ashenfall, a Land Shaped by Wild Magic
In RuneScape: Dragonwilds, players venture into Ashenfall, a previously unexplored continent fractured by unstable magic and ruled by ferocious dragons.
Solo or in teams of up to four, you will gather resources, build shelters, craft weapons and uncover the origins of the chaotic Anima energy spreading across the land.
Harness Anima and Bend the World to Your Will
Magic is the heart of Dragonwilds.
Players can channel Anima to:
- Summon spectral tools
- Teleport out of danger
- Blast ore veins apart
- Transform bones into peaches
- Even unleash a tornado of fish
The world is designed to feel alive, unpredictable and wonderfully strange, with spells shaping both combat and exploration.
Face Dragons and the Dreaded Dragon Queen
Survival means mastering your skills, brewing potions and forging powerful gear.
Dragons roam every region, each more dangerous than the last, and the ultimate challenge awaits in the form of the Dragon Queen.
Tracking her trail of destruction becomes a central pillar of the adventure.
RuneScape DNA in a New Genre
Despite its survival structure, Dragonwilds stays true to RuneScape’s roots:
- Classic questing
- Skill progression
- Legendary creatures
- Encounters with Black Knights
- A re‑orchestrated soundtrack mixing iconic themes with new compositions
It is a fresh take that still feels unmistakably RuneScape.
Built With the Community at Its Core
As with every RuneScape project, community feedback remains central.
Dragonwilds will continue evolving based on player input, whether you explore alone or with friends.
Jagex emphasizes that the community will help shape the game’s future long after launch.