RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on PlayStation 5 in fall 2026 as the first RuneScape game available on a console worldwide [1, 2]. The game has been live on PC via Steam Early Access since 2025, where it sold over 1 million units and earned very positive user reviews [1, 2].
Developed by Jagex, Dragonwilds is an open-world survival crafting game set on the continent of Ashenfall. It features multiplayer teaming, questing, skill grinding, and dragon slaying gameplay elements [1, 2]. Unlike the classic RuneScape MMORPG titles, which remain PC and mobile only, Dragonwilds is the franchise’s first major venture into console territory [1, 2].
Jesse America, executive producer on Dragonwilds, said the PlayStation 5 release is important to reach more players worldwide. He noted, “The world of RuneScape continues to go from strength to strength after 25 years of being an icon of the MMORPG space. Bringing Dragonwilds and its mix of crafting, survival, and quintessential RuneScape-ness to new platforms like PlayStation 5 is key to unleashing its magic to more players around the gaming globe” [1].
He also highlighted the integration with PlayStation Plus, saying, “We're incredibly proud to have RuneScape: Dragonwilds launch on PlayStation Plus later this year. This means even more gamers can effortlessly team up and explore Ashenfall, go questing across its dangerous regions, battle dragons, skill up on more and more abilities, and ultimately survive its thrall” [1]. At launch, the game will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers [1, 2].
Jagex views Dragonwilds as a major new chapter for the 25-year-old RuneScape franchise and its fastest-growing new release. The company aims to expand onto new platforms and markets with this title [1].
This fall release on PlayStation 5 follows a June 2026 announcement during Sony’s State of Play event that revealed Dragonwilds' console launch [1, 2].
