Jagex has announced that RuneScape 4 is in development, a full-fledged new MMO that was actually born as an expansion pack.
During the Franchise Annual General Meeting, Jagx Revealed the first images of the follow-up to RuneScape 3, made with Unreal Engine.
In celebration of the RuneScape universe’s annual convention, RuneFest, developer Jagex has officially unveiled the sequel to its historic MMO, currently tentatively titled Runescape 4.
“RuneScape 4” trailer
The announcement also comes with the first trailer, showcasing the project’s artistic direction, Based on the Dragonwilds aesthetica recently released survival game from Jagex. The visuals blend the modern setting of RuneScape 3 with the classic style of Old School RuneScape, recalling the series’ golden era in the early 2000s.
One of them is shown in the trailer A medieval city that reminds you of the atmosphere of Dragon QuestNestled in a lush valley overlooking floating islands. In this scene, an adventurer riding a dragon is attacked by a three-headed creature, while a wizard observes the scene from below before welcoming a new traveler at the city gates.
RuneScape 4 was originally an expansion pack
RuneScape 4 was born out of a change of direction during the build process: Title It was originally an expansion pack for Dragonwilds. However, continued feedback from game testers – who urged a traditional MMO structure to fit this environment – prompted Jagex to expand the scope of the project.
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On the technical side, the game is in development Unreal Engine. The original Dragonwilds expansion was originally slated for release in 2027, but the transition to new standalone chapters will push back the timeline.
The history of the series and the future of RuneScape 3
The adoption of No. 4 is directly related to great generational shift These mark the team’s history:
- RuneScape (2001): The original version of this work.
- RuneScape 2 (2004): Chapter introducing three-dimensional graphics (the version that Old School is currently based on, more precisely the 2007 version).
- RuneScape 3 (2013): A profound revision of the systems and graphics sections, representing the current major branch.
although Old School RuneScape continuity appears to be guaranteed How Jagex intends to manage RuneScape 3, the company’s most financially successful game, remains to be clarified. In particular, it’s unclear whether the third iteration will be accompanied by new items, or whether RuneScape 4 will allow a direct transfer of the character’s progression, repeating the formula already employed in the transition between Chapters Two and Three.
Finally, let’s remember that RuneScape: Dragonwilds sold more than expected during Early Access.
