Dragonwilds Roadmap Revealed Post Early Access Surprise

RuneScape: Dragonwilds has taken the gaming community by surprise with its early access launch, coming just weeks after its initial teaser. This article delves into the details of the game's early access phase and what players can look forward to during this exciting period.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds Early Access Livestream

Early Access Available Now!

RuneScape: Dragonwilds made headlines with a sudden announcement of its early access release. During a special livestream on April 16, developer Jagex revealed that the game is now accessible for early access on Steam, astonishing fans who had only recently added it to their wishlists on April 1 and seen the first gameplay teaser on April 2. The game's journey began in 2022, with alpha testing signups opening in late 2024 for a new survival game set within the RuneScape universe. The official unveiling as RuneScape: Dragonwilds occurred on March 31, 2025.

Estimated Official Release Date in Early 2026

The developers have set their sights on an early 2026 release for Dragonwilds. Jagex's commitment to quality was emphasized by their statement, "We want to take the time to ensure everything is perfect, delivering a complete and satisfying experience that players will want to return to time and again with friends."

Jesse America, Jagex's Executive Producer, highlighted that Dragonwilds represents a novel type of RuneScape experience tailored for the franchise's dedicated fanbase. He added, "Early Access marks the beginning of our journey. We'll be rolling out regular updates packed with new content and features, all while engaging with our community to craft an iconic open-world survival game that resonates with both our long-time fans and newcomers."

Early Access Roadmap Revealed

Jagex has provided a glimpse into the future with the unveiling of the early access roadmap for Dragonwilds. Players can anticipate a wealth of new content, including the introduction of the Fellhollow region—a mystical area caught between life and death, ruled by the soul-eater dragon Imaru. This region is influenced by the wild anima of Ashenfall and the cursed energy of the Underworld, and features the iconic character Death guiding players through new quests, lore, gear, and music. Additionally, new skills in magic, ranged, and farming will be introduced.

The game will also see the addition of Lesser Dragons as a new enemy type, along with dragon slayer gear, a hardcore mode, and a creative mode. While specific dates for these updates remain undisclosed, Jagex promises continuous improvements throughout the early access phase.

Early Access Rewards

Players who jump into Dragonwilds during its early access period will be rewarded with exclusive in-game items. According to the game's Steam page, "Early Adopters" will receive:

• Pioneer’s Scarf
• Pioneer’s Tapestry
• Pioneer’s Cape
• 2 pieces of music from the game

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is currently available for early access on PC at a price of $29.99. Jagex has indicated that the price will increase upon the game's full release. All updates during the early access period will be free, though future post-launch content may be available as paid DLC.