RuneScape: Dragonwilds — open-world survival adventuring on Ashenfall, playable solo or with up to four players.

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RuneScape: Dragonwilds

Version 1.0 is live. Explore verified game information and focused guide coverage for platforms, crossplay, skills, builds, quests, maps, bases, gear, resources and more.

  • Release dateSeptember 15, 2026
  • PlatformsPC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
  • PlayersSolo or up to 4 players total
  • CrossplayAdded with version 1.0

What Is RuneScape: Dragonwilds?


RuneScape: Dragonwilds is Jagex's open-world survival adventure on Ashenfall. Play alone or with friends, gather and craft, build a foothold, level skills, unlock powerful Skill Spells, complete quests and prepare to face the dragons threatening the continent.

Core gameplay pillars

Homepage-level summary, not a complete mechanics list.

  • Quests
  • Skill progression
  • Crafting
  • Building
  • Survival
  • Exploration
  • Combat
  • Dragons
  • Skill Spells

Launch update

What's New at 1.0


The 1.0 launch added console support and crossplay, opened the Scorned Wilderness chapter, introduced Kuldra as the new end-game boss, and delivered new gear, items and gameplay changes.

  • Players facing a spectral dragon in a mist-filled ruin in RuneScape: Dragonwilds.

    Consoles

    PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 joined the PC release.

    Console launch
  • Four players fighting back against two red dragons in RuneScape: Dragonwilds.

    Crossplay

    Crossplay worlds and crossplay-enabled dedicated servers arrived with 1.0.

    Play together
  • A dragon sweeping low over an autumn valley in the Scorned Wilderness.

    Scorned Wilderness

    The launch update adds a new region/quest and the Kuldra end-game encounter.

    New region + boss

Guide coverage

Start Here


The six tiles below are the quickest way in. Every published guide is also listed further down the page, grouped by what you are trying to do.

Guide index

Every Published Guide


22 guides, grouped by what you are trying to do. Each page carries its own source list and verification note at the foot of the article.

Play Together

Hosting, world rules and the multiplayer options added at 1.0.

World & Exploration

Where you are, what you can build on and how far you can travel.

Progression & Walkthrough

Skills, character direction and the order the game opens up in.

Gear

What you swing and what you wear while the numbers tick up.

Quests & Bosses

Named quests and encounters inside the Fellhollow chapter.

Gathering & Systems

Skills, stations and storage that feed your base and your gear.

Review & Performance

How the 1.0 build holds up, and what your machine or console needs.

Available Now

RuneScape: Dragonwilds version 1.0 is live on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Jagex also lists Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus catalog access on eligible tiers at launch.

Latest Verified Official Update

Our 1.0 Release is live!

Dragonwilds has left Early Access. Jagex's launch notes cover console support, crossplay, Scorned Wilderness, Kuldra, new gear and broad gameplay changes.

Read Official 1.0 Notes(opens in a new tab)

RuneScape: Dragonwilds FAQ

Is RuneScape: Dragonwilds out now?

Yes. Version 1.0 launched on September 15, 2026 after the game's Steam Early Access period.

What platforms is RuneScape: Dragonwilds on?

The verified 1.0 platforms are PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.

Does RuneScape: Dragonwilds support crossplay?

Yes. Crossplay was added with version 1.0, including an option for crossplay-enabled dedicated servers.

Can you play RuneScape: Dragonwilds solo?

Yes. The official site says you can play alone or with up to four players total.

Is RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Game Pass?

Yes. Jagex lists the game on Xbox Game Pass Premium, Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch; catalog status should be rechecked if this changes later.