RuneFest 2026 Wraps With RuneScape 4 and RuneScape Reignited Headlining Jagex's Show

RuneFest 2026 has come to a close, and Jagex used the stage to put the future of RuneScape front and center. Two names stood out from the event: RuneScape 4 and RuneScape Reignited, both announced as part of the studio's showcase for its long-running fantasy MMORPG.

For a game that has been running for more than two decades, a numbered sequel is a big statement. RuneScape has stayed relevant by evolving in place, with Old School RuneScape running alongside the modern version and each drawing its own dedicated community. Talk of a RuneScape 4 suggests Jagex is thinking about a larger step forward for the main game, rather than another round of incremental updates.

RuneScape Reignited, meanwhile, points to an effort to bring lapsed players back and refresh the experience for those returning to Gielinor. Studios with veteran MMOs often lean on this kind of relaunch framing, and it will be worth watching how much of the game actually changes versus how much is a new coat of paint.

The full details of both announcements, along with the rest of the show's reveals, are rounded up in the original event coverage. At the time of writing, the key questions are still open: how RuneScape 4 relates to the current game, whether existing characters and progress carry over, and what timeline Jagex is working toward.

RuneFest is traditionally where Jagex speaks directly to its most invested fans, so the tone of these announcements matters as much as the content. Players who have spent years, sometimes decades, in the game will want clear answers on how their accounts, skills and achievements fit into whatever comes next.

For now, the headline is simple. After RuneFest 2026, RuneScape is looking ahead, and the community has plenty to debate until Jagex shares more.