Jagex Announces RS4: A New RuneScape MMO in Development
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At RuneFest, Jagex unveiled RS4, a new MMORPG set in the Sixth Age of RuneScape, built using Unreal Engine. While no release date has been provided, the game will coexist with existing titles like RuneScape and Old School RuneScape.
RS4 Development Announcement
During RuneFest, Jagex confirmed the development of RS4, a new major entry in the RuneScape franchise set in the Sixth Age. This MMORPG, created using Unreal Engine, promises to expand the RuneScape universe significantly. A brief trailer was released, hinting at dragons and combat, but additional details are expected in the coming year.
Continuity for Existing Players
It's important for current players of RuneScape and Old School RuneScape to know that RS4 will not replace these games. Jagex emphasized that RS4 is designed to coexist with the existing titles, providing an alternative way to explore the world of Gielinor. This approach acknowledges the strong community loyalty to different versions of the game.
Storyline and Gameplay
Set in Gielinor, RS4 will introduce players to the new region of Ashenfall, which first appeared in RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Initially conceived as an expansion called Shadows of Ashenfall, the project evolved into a standalone MMO as it developed.
Future Projects
In addition to RS4, Jagex announced a RuneScape animated series produced in collaboration with Lyrical Animation and YouTuber MoistCr1TiKaL. Like RS4, the series is still in early development, with more information expected next year. While fans have exciting projects to anticipate, RS4 is projected to be several years away from release.