RuneScape: Dragonwilds New Release - Monumental 2026 Update
Date: January 31, 2026
Jagex is proud to announce the next phase of RuneScape: Dragonwilds, the co‑operative (1‑4) survival‑crafting adventure set on the forgotten continent of Ashenfall. Dragons have awoken, and players must gather, build, skill and craft to survive, uncover ancient secrets, and ultimately slay the Dragon Queen-either solo or with allies.
2026 - A Monumental Year
2026 is being positioned as a “monumental year” for Dragonwilds. The development team has progressed from the initial launch through Early Access (0.7 build) to version 0.10 with the live release of Fellhollow. Moving forward, minor (Steam‑named) updates will be delivered month‑by‑month, adding new quests, rewards, gear, capes and decorations.
Community‑driven focus remains central: the team is listening to feedback and expanding content based on player requests.
Four Major Content Pillars for 2026
- Fellhollow - already live.
- Dowdun Reach - a densely packed fortress area with interiors, hidden paths, side‑quests and new enemies (Black Knights, Zamorakian Mages).
- Umbral Sands - a harsh desert region featuring sun‑damage mechanics, the Red Dragon boss Fuzan and his volcanic tower, Kalphite insects, Kot‑Haar stone creatures, and a nomadic Garou faction.
- Scorned Wilderness - tied to the conclusion of Kuldra’s Saga, introducing an Anima‑ravaged landscape, the “God‑Eater” boss, Rune Armour acquisition, and new wilderness exploration.
New Features
- Level‑Cap Increase: All skills now cap at 99. Reaching the new cap automatically unlocks future content and grants a Skill Cape.
- Runecrafting Overhaul: Transformed from a passive resource‑gathering activity into an interactive, player‑action‑driven system.
- Anima Vents: Elemental nodes that boost skill yields and produce additional runes.
- Dowdun Reach details as above.
- Umbral Sands details as above, including sun‑damage mechanics and the Red Dragon boss Fuzan.
- Scorned Wilderness details as above.
Ongoing Minor Updates
Each month will bring fresh quests, activities, gear, capes and decorations to keep the world evolving between major releases.
Roadmap & Community Engagement
The roadmap emphasizes small but impactful updates while larger expansions are being built. More details will be shared at the upcoming RuneFest.
Further Information
For the full announcement, visit the official Steam Community post:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/1374490/announcements/detail/524240747973575704
