RuneScape Dragonwilds, the survival spin-off from Jagex, has sold over 1.5 million copies during its 18-month early-access period on Steam. The full PC version launched on September 15, 2026, and the game is set to arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 28, 2026.
Console players will be able to access Dragonwilds on day one through Xbox Game Pass (Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass tiers) and PlayStation Plus (Extra and Premium tiers). This broad availability is expected to drive even more players into the survival-crafting world of Ashenfall.
Dragonwilds blends classic RuneScape lore with survival mechanics. Players gather resources, build bases, craft weapons, and fight enemies while managing hunger, thirst, and health. The game supports solo play or online co-op with up to four players.
The 1.5 million early-access sales give the console launch strong momentum. Jagex is betting that the survival genre — popularized by titles like Minecraft and Valheim — will attract both longtime RuneScape fans and newcomers who may have found the MMO format intimidating.
“Dragonwilds shows that Jagex is willing to take RuneScape beyond its traditional format,” the report notes. The console release, coupled with subscription services like Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, could significantly expand the game’s audience.
With the PC version now fully released and a console launch just weeks away, all eyes are on whether Dragonwilds can replicate its early success on a larger stage.