On RuneScape's forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen.
Catch up on RuneScape: Dragonwilds with the developer’s own announcements. Start with the newest recorded post, then explore the details before you return.
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Eye On Ashenfall | 1.0.2
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This briefing is for your eyes only, agent. We're back! Another month, another update. Let's talk about everything coming your way. A new quest, new activities, Earth Magic and... Penguins? Earth MagicFinally - the fourth element has arrived. Earth Magic joins Air, Fire and Water, and brings a new, earthy flavour to…
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This briefing is for your eyes only, agent. We're back! Another month, another update. Let's talk about everything coming your way. A new quest, new activities, Earth Magic and... Penguins? Earth MagicFinally - the fourth element has arrived. Earth Magic joins Air, Fire and Water, and brings a new, earthy flavour to Magic. At level 14 Magic, you'll be able to equip Earth Runes for Staves and Wands. Earth attacks deal Blunt Damage, staggering enemies and interrupting attacks. Earth Magic specialises in AOE Damage, launching waves of earth at the target. The final hit of the Staff Combo hits the area around the target too, catching nearby enemies. The Staff's Special Attack creates an earthquake, with multiple aftershocks. Charge it to increase the affected area. Once cast, you can leave it to do its thing while you reposition, to make terrain difficult for your foes. There's also a defensive benefit to this - Armour of the Earth. Earth Magic hits build a defensive buff on you, reducing your damage taken. You can build up to 3 stacks, and they're consumed on your next incoming hit. You'll consume the stacks, and take less damage on that hit. Landing more hits keeps the stacks coming - so stay in the fight, push forward and maintain the stacks to reduce your damage. And, yes - At 60 Attack, you can enchant your melee weapons with this too, to build Armour of the Earth on-hit with melee as well. Penguin HuntingAshenfall has been infiltrated by the Killer Gentoo Penguins - KGP for short - and we have received reports that over 200 of them have appeared across the continent of…
Hello adventurers! Here's what's in our latest patch. Dedicated Servers will need to be restarted to apply the hotfix. Fix for the Air Magic Staff Attack Combo's 4th hit not dealing damage or applying on-hit effects. Splitting stacks with a controller when the item in the chest no longer causes a hitch where the…
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Hello adventurers! Here's what's in our latest patch. Dedicated Servers will need to be restarted to apply the hotfix. Fix for the Air Magic Staff Attack Combo's 4th hit not dealing damage or applying on-hit effects. Splitting stacks with a controller when the item in the chest no longer causes a hitch where the controller becomes unresponsive. Fix for Runecrafting values being defaulted to 1/50 whenever an amulet or ring degraded or lost durability. Fix for XBOX Series X hosted worlds not being able to support more than one XBOX Client joining the world at a time. Additional fixes for Kuldra Skips. Resolved an issue where users would lose progress when players with the same display name would try (and fail) to log in. Fixed an issue where the Dragon Scimitar would not allow users to Jump Attack in certain circumstances. Fix for "Silent" quests where the Quest UI would show them incorrectly, including calling missing objective text. Fix for Linux-based Dedicated Servers crashing when teleporting. Thanks for your patience with us on this one. We'll be in touch very soon with the latest updates on all things 1.0.2 and what's to come next month! Until then, be good, and we'll see you in Ashenfall.
Here's what's on our radar in regards to known issues. We're looking to deploy a hotfix as soon as possible to address the following:Users are unable to skip the "Corrupted Save" warning popup on the main menu on controller in some circumstances. Some users have reported that repeatedly hitting "accept"/"A"/"X" on…
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Here's what's on our radar in regards to known issues. We're looking to deploy a hotfix as soon as possible to address the following:Users are unable to skip the "Corrupted Save" warning popup on the main menu on controller in some circumstances. Some users have reported that repeatedly hitting "accept"/"A"/"X" on controller or disconnecting and reconnecting the controller skips this, but we're working on a holistic fix. Ranged Special Attacks are causing crashes on Dedicated Servers in some instances when hitting some targets. Here's what we're aware of beyond tomorrow's hotfix - we'll get these resolved as soon as possible. Air Magic Staff Attack Combo's 4th does not currently deal damage on-hit. The other Air Stave attacks work as intended as do Wands - there are also the other elemental types and melee and ranged, of course, but we know you want to live our your Mage fantasy. We've got you. Wearing an Amulet or Ring that degrades over time resets the Runecrafting UI's Essence counter to 1 with every tick. Splitting stacks in chests, on controller, is causing the UI to freeze. Some users are reporting that you can back out of the freeze with RS / R3 / Sorting the chest, but we're working on a holistic fix. Fixes for skips in the Scorned Wilderness Raid. Fix for an menu navigation error when PS5 users sign out of their account while accepting an invite.A fix for XBOX Series X hosted worlds where only one user can join at a time. Fix for inventory not persisting when switching worlds. Mucksplosion is not correctly affecting the 3x3 radius it shows before casting. An issue…
80.8% of 34,926 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 80.4. The developers have shipped 5 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 13.7.
reception 80.4·support +13.7·Excellent
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Current price
$29.99
Development
Actively supported
Last heard from developers
3 days ago
Historical posting rhythm
every ~3.5 days
Substantial updates (6 mo)
5
Current silence
within normal range
The developers post roughly every 3.5 days and were last heard 3 days ago — within their normal range. 5 substantial updates recorded in the past six months, 2 classified as major.
Last successful news check: Nov 11, 2026, 2:04 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.
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releaseOct 4, 2026
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Runs a 1.0 Player Check-In Survey Through Oct. 8
Jagex has opened a community check-in survey for RuneScape: Dragonwilds, its survival RPG currently in the 1.0 release phase. The survey runs until 7 AM GMT on 8 October 2026.
The announcement, posted by Mod Doom, notes that patch 1.0.0.7 is presently being processed on platforms, while broader 1.0 update work continues in parallel.
What to know
A player survey is live and accepting responses until 7 AM GMT, 8 October 2026
Patch 1.0.0.7 is in platform processing at the time of the announcement
Bug reports are directed to the Official Discord, not the survey
The survey is described as part of a "regularly scheduled" check-in cadence
The survey link is embedded in the announcement itself. Players experiencing bugs are asked to use the Bug Reports channel in the game's Official Discord rather than the survey form.
For players tracking the game's post-launch trajectory, the check-in represents a routine feedback loop rather than a milestone announcement — though the concurrent patch activity suggests the team is actively iterating on the 1.0 build.
releaseSep 23, 2026
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Patch 1.0.0.5 Targets Multiplayer Locks and Save Corruption
Mod Doom has outlined the contents of patch 1.0.0.5 for RuneScape: Dragonwilds, scheduled to go live on Friday. The notes were shared early specifically to give Nintendo Switch 2 players advance warning after recent updates knocked crossplay offline — the team wanted to avoid a disrupted weekend before console verification, which is expected to take several days.
The most serious ongoing issue — save corruption affecting both world and character saves — is still under investigation. As a stopgap, the Edit Appearance button is being removed entirely until a proper fix is ready. The team also notes that some restored saves have had their worlds reset to default, meaning Custom or Creative worlds may have reverted to Normal and could appear in Normal save lists.
What changed in 1.0.0.5
Players no longer fail to connect to multiplayer servers with more than two players present; Xbox clients specifically were unable to join if two users were already in the world
AI now respawns correctly on the second Scorned Wilderness Raid attempt
Joining a modded Dedicated Server from consoles will no longer corrupt a player save
Primordial Hearts, Imbued Granite Maul Heads, and Chinchompa Skulls can now be destroyed or stored
Dying in the Scorned Wilderness Raid no longer skips a respawn point
The Abyssal Whip Recipe now unlocks correctly for users with existing character saves
Sworn Servant can now be cast in Multiplayer and Dedicated Servers
HUD Scale options are correctly labelled on Steam
Xbox players with Privacy and Safety Settings will be notified of conflicts
For players who have been locked out of co-op sessions or stranded by missing items, the multiplayer and inventory fixes should restore normal play before the weekend.
This briefing is for your eyes only, agent. We're back! Another month, another update. Let's talk about everything coming your way. A new quest, new activities, Earth Magic and... Penguins?Earth MagicFinally - the fourth element has arrived…
Hello adventurers! Here's what's in our latest patch. Dedicated Servers will need to be restarted to apply the hotfix.Fix for the Air Magic Staff Attack Combo's 4th hit not dealing damage or applying on-hit effects. Splitting stacks with a …
ttention fellow base-building ghouls and survival masochists, I've got good news and bad news. Starting with the good: Some of the best survival crafting games are no longer in early access, and have hit their 1.0 milestones. The bad news? …
Here's what's on our radar in regards to known issues. We're looking to deploy a hotfix as soon as possible to address the following:Users are unable to skip the "Corrupted Save" warning popup on the main menu on controller in some circumst…
Save FixesThe big headline for this one is a range of fixes targeting the disappearing world saves we've seen reported, as well as a catch-up mechanic for corrupted character saves that will let you drop in with aggregated stats and Tier 4 …
Hello adventurers! The 1.0.0.8 update is now live on XBOX, PS5, EGS, Steam, Jagex Launcher and Nintendo Switch 2. Dedicated Servers will need to be restarted to apply the hotfix.1.0.0.8Fix for an issue which would cause World Saves to disap…
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Hello adventurers! While we're continuing our work on the updates for 1.0 and while the patch for 1.0.0.7 is being processed on platforms, we're back with our regularly scheduled Check-in Survey! The survey will be available until 7AM GMT o…
Epic Games Store players are now back online and can enjoy Crossplay again!Resolved an issue where users could quit the Edit Appearance menu before the Character Save had completed.This is a preventative measure - work towards currently aff…
Check out my dude in Runescape: Dragonwilds. Click on the bed and he doesn't slowly lie down, or sit first and then transition into the reclining position. He is just out. Done. Horizontal. Lights out, good night, honk shoe. I like that. I …
Hello adventurers!We’re targeting this hotfix to go live on Friday.We’re sharing the notes with you today so you’re aware of where we’re at, and we’ll be submitting it the consoles with the expectation that this verification will take sever…
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Hello adventurers! Firstly, we want to thank you for your enthusiasm, passion and support for our 1.0 release. It's been truly humbling and exhilarating seeing you all take on Kuldra, and we're already hard at work reviewing the data, asses…
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is celebrating its launch with our biggest ever Creator-driven event: Wrath of the Dragons! Tomorrow, on Saturday 19th September, at 9AM PDT/12PM EDT/5PM BST/6PM CET, 32 creators will step into Dragonwilds’ 1.0 releas…
Today marks the start of our next journey. Thank you to the millions (yes, millions!) of you who joined us during Early Access. We're now live on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X | S and PC on Epic Games Store, Jagex Launcher…
Since we launched into Early Access, we've been extremely proud of the amazing work that has gone into RuneScape: Dragonwilds. So many of you have taken the plunge into Ashenfall, and with every update we are humbled by the number of you tr…
Our 0.12.1 survey is live now!We know not everybody will have detailed feedback to share or have experienced everything we ask about yet. Text boxes throughout the survey are optional, but we would love as much feedback as possible, so we a…
Dedicated Servers will need to be restarted to sync updates.0.12.1.3 - Bombastic-Aardvark is Live!Here's what we're resolving in this hotfix. Resolved an issue where users would take excessive fall damage when jumping over any height when m…
Hello Adventurers!It is I, Mod Dutch, come to you with a message about the future of Dragonwilds. Hold on, sheath that sword, ease your bowstring and pause casting that water spell, I assure you, it is good news!TL;DR: Our 1.0 release on Se…
Dedicated Servers will need to be restarted to sync updates. Here's what we're fixing in this hotfix.Resolved an issue where users couldn't use Mounts after completing an Agility Course.Fixed an issue with shadows not showing correctly on G…
Dedicated Servers will need to be restarted to sync updates.Here's what we're fixing in this hotfix.Resolved an issue affecting the Great Body Robbery where players could soft-lock themselves out of dialogue.Agility Completion Times now per…
AgilityWith the 0.12.1 release, we're delighted to be introducing a long-overdue addition to RuneScape: Dragonwilds - Agility! Our latest skill will allow you to build up your stamina and sculpt yourself into a speed machine. Across Ashenfa…
Hello Adventurers! Dragonwilds' final update before the Scorned Wilderness Raid arrives is coming to Steam Early Access soon! Let's get an early look at what it'll contain:AgilityWith the 0.12.1 release, we're delighted to be introducing a …
"She is here: the pinnacle of dragon creation, the queen, fused with divine blood and now housing the elemental power of my kin." - RasthinHello adventurers! Our road to the end of Kuldra's Saga is clear. Our 0.12.1 update will be the last …
Heads up adventurers! We'll be shipping another hotfix this morning - your dedicated servers will need to be restarted to apply the update! Kharidian Flax and Redberry Floor Pieces will no longer cause a crash if you log out standing on the…
Our 0.12 survey is live now!We know not everybody will have detailed feedback to share or have experienced everything we ask about yet. Text boxes throughout the survey are optional, but we would love as much feedback as possible, so we app…
We're making combat less clunky - here's a look at what's coming in our next few updates. For a long time, we've been listening to feedback around combat - your steam reviews, your comments on Reddit and Discord, and replies on our socials,…
Dedicated Servers will need to be restarted to apply the update.This patch resolves an issue where the Tzhaar-Ket-Om would crash the game after doing a specific chain of inputs.
Resolved an issue where various fishing locations were unusable.Adamant Bolts can now be created without needing to first crafting Adamant Arrows.Tok-Xil enemies now correctly drop items on death as intended.Removed the old "Hard Leather" e…
