Quick answer

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is a standalone open-world survival-crafting RPG set on Ashenfall, a continent in the RuneScape universe. It is not the RuneScape MMORPG and does not require prior RuneScape knowledge.

What is confirmed

  • Playable solo or in online co-op for up to four players.
  • Progression combines gathering, building, crafting, combat, quests and RuneScape-style skills.
  • Version 1.0 launched on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 15, 2026.
  • Crossplay was added for the 1.0 launch.
  1. Start with the tutorial and meet the Wise Old Man in Bramblemead Village.
  2. Follow the main quest when you need a clear progression target.
  3. Use skills and skill spells to speed up gathering, movement and combat.
  4. Treat bases and Lodestones as part of your travel plan, not just decoration.

What this guide does not assume

  • It is a survival RPG, not a traditional tab-target MMO.
  • Store availability and subscription access vary by platform.
  • Exact balance details can change in monthly updates.

Verification standard

This page uses official product information, developer updates and the official help center wherever possible. Community reference material is used to locate topics, but patch-sensitive numbers are not published as facts unless they can be checked against the current version.

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