RuneFest 2026 was full of huge reveals for the RuneScape franchise. More than 6,000 fans packed into the NEC in Birmingham to share their passion for the MMO, and the whole event opened with a full orchestral performance from the Manchester Video Game Orchestra and Mod Ash. The weekend was all about celebrating the past twenty‑five years of RuneScape, while Jagex provided clear, detailed presentations of what's next for Gielinor.
The biggest reveal was the announcement of the fourth MMO in the RuneScape universe. It is still early in development, but Jagex confirmed it is being built in Unreal Engine and designed for a new generation of players. The team wants to keep the depth, freedom, and community‑driven feel that RuneScape has always had, while giving the world a fresh coat of paint and new possibilities. You can check out the 4K trailer of the new RuneScape game just below.
Alongside that huge reveal, Jagex also announced an animated series of RuneScape, created with Charles White Jr. (MoistCr1TiKaL, who recently played Sonar in Dispatch) and Lyrical Media. The series will bring Gielinor’s mythology to a fresh audience, utilizing a similar format other fantasy games like Dragon's Dogma and Castlevania...
