RuneScape: Dragonwilds shadow drops into early access, now available for $30

Jagex has surprised fans by releasing its new RuneScape spin-off into early access today.

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RuneScape: Dragonwilds, the MMO-adjacent 4-player survival sim from Jagex, is now available in Steam Early Access for $30. The new RPG mixes magic, player creation, hack-and-slash combat, and third-person survival crafting mechanics together within a fantasy world filled with lore, danger, and loot. Jagex says Dragonwilds is built on three main pillars: Exploring, surviving, and thriving.

Jagex's recent developer deep dive video highlights what sets Dragonwilds apart from other survival games, with the devs saying that magic was a core component to the game's formula. There's several abilities in Dragonwilds that are inspired by Runescape magic and are meant to offer convenience and save time--for example, in the footage we see a player summon a spectral axe and cut down multiple trees at once.

On the actual release date of Dragonwilds, Jagex said: "Our current estimation is that the game will be ready to leave Early Access in early 2026."

On RuneScape's forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft to survive in this co-operative (1-4) survival crafting game. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can they hope to slay the Dragon Queen-alone or with allies.

Your progress will be under constant threat from the looming shadow of the Dragons, as you level up, arm yourself and prepare to rise to face them.

Follow the trail of destruction and uncover the mysteries of the continent to learn not just how to confront the dragons, but how to overcome them. Prepare potions, craft gear and level yourself up to do battle with the most powerful force on the continent. Make history, or become history.

Explore a stunning, hand-crafted landscape ravaged by Anima. This all-new adventure blends High Fantasy, light RPG elements, and iconic RuneScape lore into a never-before-seen continent.

Venture into a land hidden since time immemorial, uncover ancient secrets, and battle legendary RuneScape creatures alongside entirely new foes like the fearsome Garou. Prepare to face a world filled with mystery, danger, and unforgettable encounters.

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