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Jagex pulls RuneScape trailer after AI errors spark backlash
gaming3 days ago

Jagex pulls RuneScape trailer after AI errors spark backlash

Jagex removed a promotional trailer for RuneScape 3's upcoming Dragon Slayer II quest after fans identified generative AI artifacts, including a knight with six fingers and anachronistic sneakers. The studio blamed an external partner who falsely confirmed no AI was used, marking the second such incident in recent weeks. Jagex has since overhauled its review processes and pledged to commission community creators for future content to ensure human craftsmanship.

Jagex Pulls RuneScape Trailer After GenAI Slip-Up, Vows Process Overhaul
gaming4 days ago

Jagex Pulls RuneScape Trailer After GenAI Slip-Up, Vows Process Overhaul

Jagex has removed a promotional trailer for the RuneScape 3 quest 'Dragon Slayer 2' after fans identified clear signs of generative AI usage, including a character with six fingers and modern athletic footwear. The developer, which had previously pledged not to use GenAI for creative assets, admitted that an external partner produced the material despite confirming it would not use AI. This is the second consecutive incident involving AI in Jagex partnerships, prompting the studio to overhaul its review processes and commission community creators for future content.

Jagex Partners with MoistCr1TiKaL for Animated RuneScape Series
gaming4 days ago

Jagex Partners with MoistCr1TiKaL for Animated RuneScape Series

Jagex announced an animated RuneScape series at RuneFest 2026, partnering with YouTuber Charlie 'MoistCr1TiKaL' White and Lyrical Animation. The project aims to adapt the 25-year-old MMORPG's world of Gielinor for television, with development in early stages and further details expected in 2027. This move coincides with the reveal of RuneScape 4, a new Unreal Engine MMO, signaling a broader expansion of the franchise beyond traditional gaming.

Jagex Unveils RuneScape 4 and Reignited Character Type at 2026 RuneFest
gaming4 days ago

Jagex Unveils RuneScape 4 and Reignited Character Type at 2026 RuneFest

Jagex announced a new character type called RuneScape Reignited and a fourth MMO in the franchise, codenamed RS4, during RuneFest 2026. Reignited launches on December 2, 2026, offering a fresh economy and free access to members' content for the first 10 days. RS4, built in Unreal Engine, is described as being in early development and is not expected to release for a few years. The announcements were accompanied by news of an animated series collaboration with YouTuber Charlie White.

Jagex Partners with Lyrical Animation and MoistCr1TiKaL for New RuneScape Series
gaming-and-media5 days ago

Jagex Partners with Lyrical Animation and MoistCr1TiKaL for New RuneScape Series

Jagex and Lyrical Animation have announced a new animated series based on the RuneScape franchise, developed in partnership with streamer Charlie 'MoistCr1TiKaL' White. The project was revealed at RuneFest 2026 in Birmingham, marking Jagex's first major expansion into non-gaming media for the 25-year-old MMORPG. While early details are sparse, the collaboration aims to translate the game's world of Gielinor to screen for both existing fans and new audiences. This announcement coincides with the reveal of RuneScape 4, a new Unreal Engine MMO, signaling a broader strategic shift for the franchise beyond traditional gameplay.

Jagex removes RuneScape trailer after GenAI use is spotted in Dragon Slayer 2 promo
gaming5 days ago

Jagex removes RuneScape trailer after GenAI use is spotted in Dragon Slayer 2 promo

Jagex has removed a promotional trailer for the RuneScape 3 quest Dragon Slayer 2 after users identified signs of generative AI usage. The developer stated that an external partner, who had confirmed GenAI would not be used, produced the material. Jagex is overhauling its review processes and commissioning community creators to ensure future content meets its standards.

Dragonwilds Tops September PS Plus lineup as Mega Man and Metro Redux join Premium
gaming29 days ago

Dragonwilds Tops September PS Plus lineup as Mega Man and Metro Redux join Premium

Sony reveals September’s PS Plus Premium and Extra games, lead by Dragonwilds (a RuneScape-inspired co-op title) with a mix of newer and older titles arriving throughout the month, including Ball x Pit, Slitterhead, Date Everything, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound; Premium adds Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux, with Dragonwilds slated to arrive on September 15 (PS5).

RuneScape Lands on Consoles with Dragonwilds as September Game Pass Debuts
gaming1 month ago

RuneScape Lands on Consoles with Dragonwilds as September Game Pass Debuts

The first wave of September Game Pass additions includes RuneScape: Dragonwilds—a new RuneScape open-world survival game coming to consoles for the first time on Sept 15 (also heading to PC and Game Pass Ultimate/Premium). The drop also brings SpeedRunners 2 and The Royal Writ, while Cyberpunk 2077, Dead Cells, and Deep Rock Galactic Survivor depart from Game Pass on Sept 15.

Dragonwilds Debuts on Game Pass at Launch with Cross-Platform Co-op
gaming1 month ago

Dragonwilds Debuts on Game Pass at Launch with Cross-Platform Co-op

Jagex confirms Runescape: Dragonwilds, a four-player co-op survival spin-off, will launch day-one on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on September 15, 2026, with a full Version 1.0 release; PlayStation Plus subscribers will also access it at launch. The game supports cross-platform play and Xbox Play Anywhere, letting friends on different systems team up to hunt dragons, craft gear, and gather resources in a focused Runescape-like experience.

RuneScape Goes Console: Dragonwilds Arrives on Xbox This September
gaming4 months ago

RuneScape Goes Console: Dragonwilds Arrives on Xbox This September

RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a new open-world survival crafting title, is coming to Xbox Series X|S on September 15, 2026, marking the franchise’s first console release. Players explore the undiscovered continent of Ashenfall, gather, build, and craft solo or with up to four friends, battle classic RuneScape creatures, and confront the Dragon Queen Kuldra, all while cross-platform play connects Xbox players with the broader RuneScape community.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds lands on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC this September
gaming4 months ago

RuneScape: Dragonwilds lands on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC this September

RuneScape: Dragonwilds exits Early Access and launches on September 15 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), with PC already in Early Access since April 2025; the PS5 version will be available via the PS Plus Game Catalog. The game offers an open-world survival crafting adventure on the Ashenfall continent, featuring new foes like Garou and the Dragon Queen, and emphasizes a community-driven development approach.

RuneScape Lands on PS5 as Dragonwilds Arrives via PS Plus Extra
gaming4 months ago

RuneScape Lands on PS5 as Dragonwilds Arrives via PS Plus Extra

RuneScape: Dragonwilds launches on PS5 on September 15 as a day-one PS Plus Extra title, marking the series’ first standalone console entry. The open-world, co-op crafting-survival game lets solo players or teams of up to four explore Ashenfall, learn spells, craft gear, battle dragons, and pursue the Dragon Queen, with PC Early Access having led to a positive reception as the v1.0 release arrives on console.

RuneScape goes console: Dragonwilds arrives on PS5 in 2026
gaming4 months ago

RuneScape goes console: Dragonwilds arrives on PS5 in 2026

Jagex announced RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026, marking the series’ first console entry. It will be available at launch in the PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Game Catalog, following the PC Early Access release on Steam that began April 15, 2025 and has already sold over a million copies. Dragonwilds is a new open‑world survival crafting title set in Ashenfall, featuring quests, skill grinding, dragon battles, and a focus on community input as it expands RuneScape’s footprint to console players.