Melvor Idle 2: A RuneScape Adventure is officially releasing into Early Access on November 17, Jagex has announced. The original Melvor Idle was heavily inspired by RuneScape, and was eventually published by Jagex. Now, the sequel has an official franchise subtitle after both developers struck an agreement.
Melvor Idle is an idle game based on Jagex's heavily influential MMORPG, RuneScape. It was originally released in 2021, boasting "Very Positive" Steam reviews. RuneScape is known for its uniquely idle gameplay among MMOs, so it was always an excellent match, translating everything that works about Jagex's title into an entirely new format. The game was developed by indie developer Brendan Malcolm, who founded Games by Malcs. The solo dev has since expanded into a small team now working on the sequel, which was first announced in 2025.
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In a recent blog post, Jagex confirmed that it is partnering with Games by Malcs to support Melvor Idle 2, giving it the official subtitle, A RuneScape Adventure. This is the biggest endorsement Jagex could have given the idle game, which is set to launch into Early Access on November 17. Jagex...
