A Surprise Launch Worthy of a Dragon’s Roar
RuneScape: Dragonwilds has swooped onto Steam in stealth‑drop fashion, arriving in Early Access just two weeks after Jagex first pulled back the curtain. Fans of open‑world survival sandboxes—think Valheim with a Gielinor twist—can now team up in squads of four to brave a realm where colossal dragons and other nasties are eager to turn adventurers into ash.
Thrive, Craft, Survive—Together
Progress hinges on smart co‑operation: gathering resources, forging gear, and erecting sturdy settlements before nightfall invites a scaly catastrophe. Exploration is encouraged, but reckless wanderers will quickly learn that preparation beats panic when a sky‑darkening wyrm locks onto their camp.
Built with the Community
“We’re committed to making RuneScape: Dragonwilds a community‑driven game that players want to come back to again and again,” Jagex explains on its Steam page. True to that promise, the team has already folded feedback from multiple closed alphas into the Early Access build and vows to keep that open dialogue rolling.
The Road to 1.0
Jagex currently pegs full release for early 2026. The finished version plans to layer in fresh systems, spells, skills, quests, enemies, seasonal events, and crafting materials—essentially expanding every slice of the sandbox. Expect today’s $29.99 entry price to rise when the game leaves Early Access, but all interim updates will remain free for early adopters.
A Quick Heads‑Up on Logins
Although Dragonwilds is a Steam exclusive for now, launching the game requires an Epic Games account. Community backlash is already bubbling—echoes of the recent Helldivers 2/PSN saga—so keep that extra login in mind before you smash that purchase button.
