NewzDuring RuneFest 2026, developer Jagex officially announced the development of a new MMORPG project provisionally titled RuneScape 4. This upcoming title represents the fourth generation of the franchise and marks a significant technical shift as the studio moves away from its proprietary RuneTek engine in favor of Unreal Engine.
The project is currently in the early stages of development. Jagex has not provided a specific release date, noting that the game will require several years of work before it is ready for launch.
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