Fourth RuneScape MMO Built With Unreal Engine in the Works, Jagex Announces RuneScape Animation With MoistCr1TiKaL

October 4, 2026 - 02:54

Jagex has revealed that a fourth MMO set in the RuneScape universe is currently in development. The project is being built using Unreal Engine, marking a significant technical shift for the studio, which has traditionally relied on its own proprietary technology for the long-running franchise. Few details about the game's setting, mechanics, or release window have been shared so far, but the confirmation alone signals a major expansion of the RuneScape brand beyond its existing titles.

Alongside the game announcement, Jagex also unveiled plans for a RuneScape animated project featuring content creator MoistCr1TiKaL, whose real name is Charles White Jr. The collaboration pairs the game's established world and lore with a well-known internet personality, suggesting the studio is aiming to reach audiences outside its core player base. Specifics about the format, length, or distribution of the animation remain unclear.

The two announcements together point to a broader strategy at Jagex, one that pushes RuneScape into new mediums and technologies after more than two decades of operation. Fans of the series have long speculated about what a modern engine could bring to the franchise, and the Unreal Engine confirmation appears to answer at least part of that question. Whether the new MMO will connect to existing RuneScape titles or stand as a separate experience has not been addressed.