Jagex Unveils Runescape 4 Unreal Engine Moistcr1tikal [2026 Update]

As originally reported by Kotaku, British developer Jagex officially announced the development of a fourth mainline entry in the iconic RuneScape franchise during its live community festival in Birmingham. Breaking away from its proprietary RuneTek engine, which has powered the flagship MMORPG for over two decades, the unannounced title will utilize high-fidelity Unreal Engine technology to modernise visual fidelity and performance standards. This major architectural leap follows early tech experimentation on the spin-off title Dragonwilds, signaling a broader evolution similar to how across major live-service intellectual properties. Furthermore, Jagex confirmed that the upcoming title will operate concurrently alongside existing iterations like RuneScape 3 and Old School RuneScape, ensuring permanent player progression and co-development integrity remain undisturbed. Alongside the core game reveal, Jagex unveiled an upcoming animated series created in collaboration with popular creator MoistCr1tikal, expanding the IP into mainstream media while maintaining deep ties to long-standing gaming culture like .