RuneScape: Dragonwilds left Early Access on September 15, 2026. The official Steam announcement confirms that update 1.0.1 is live as of October 14, 2026. Its changes include inventory space increasing from 32 to 40, separate ring and amulet slots, and save fixes. Some save problems remain under investigation; an update is not a guarantee that every damaged save can be recovered.
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Multiplayer and hosting
Crossplay connects PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. A standard hosted session supports four players in total, including the host; the official dedicated-server guide documents a separate maximum of six. Offline solo play is also available. For crossplay, enable it when loading the world and use the in-game world browser or invite code. A normal hosted world requires its host to stay online; a dedicated world remains accessible while its server is running.
Crossplay and save boundaries
Crossplay does not provide universal cross-save. Jagex’s PlayStation FAQ says saves do not transfer between platforms, so a Steam character cannot simply be loaded on PS5 or Switch 2 by linking a Jagex account. There is a narrower Microsoft-store distinction: the Xbox SKU is labelled Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox cloud saves, covering its Xbox/Windows ecosystem. Do not extend those entitlements to Steam, Epic, Jagex Launcher, PlayStation or Nintendo purchases. Steam and Jagex Launcher also require separate purchases, according to the help centre.
Purchase and subscription access
As checked on October 14, the Xbox listing includes the base game with Game Pass Premium, Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Essential does not include the base-game licence: its listing allows streaming a purchased copy and provides console online multiplayer. Cloud availability depends on the supported region and device. PlayStation lists the game in PS Plus Extra; online co-op requires PS Plus, while offline solo play does not. Subscription access lasts only while your eligible membership and catalogue access remain active. Prices, promotions and regional tiers should be checked in your own store. The Deluxe upgrade contains cosmetic and decorative items, not early-game power boosters; do not assume it comes with a base-game subscription.
Scorned Wilderness: The Final Frontier of Ashenfall
The headline content for the runescape: dragonwilds release date is the Scorned Wilderness update. Unlike previous expansions like Fellhollow or Dowdun Reach, the Scorned Wilderness is not just another open-world zone to build bases in; it is a high-stakes raid region designed to test the limits of your survival skills.
The region is divided into two distinct areas: the Hub and the Raid Zone. In the Hub, where the iconic Commander Zilyana oversees operations, players are permitted to build and prepare. However, once you step into the raid itself, building is disabled. You must rely on your gear, your potions, and your combat prowess to survive a landscape torn apart by wild anima and draconic fury.
The 1.0 finale
The 1.0 finale is Regicide, leading to Queen Kuldra in the Scorned Wilderness. Its hub permits building, while the raid area does not. The launch introduces Rune-tier equipment, Black Dragonhide and Ancestral options. Kuldra’s listed guaranteed rewards include the Dragon Kiteshield and Dragon Cape; that does not establish a complete craftable Dragon armour set or a mandatory four-person party.
Combat changes
In the 1.0 launch notes, a successful parry restores 50% of maximum stamina and can be followed by an optional Visceral Attack. Sprint Attacks and new Wands were also added. Wands offer a faster, more mobile alternative to staves with lower damage. Choose equipment for the encounter and keep stamina available for defence; these changes do not make any build invulnerable.
Storage and crafting
The Storage Ledger, added in 1.0, deposits items from your inventory into linked chests that already contain matching stacks when you interact with it. This is a sorting/deposit feature, not a promise that crafting automatically draws from every chest. Update 0.12 raised stack limits to 99, but later notes still identify item-specific exceptions; inspect the item rather than treating either 50 or 99 as a universal limit.
Planned updates
The October 3 official Summit places Luminance in December 2026. It is a planned free update introducing Prayer, elven features and a new building kit; Prayer is not an existing defensive skill in the current release. The announced 2027 Blood Crystal Saga has the chapters Song of Rebellion and Crown of Night. Hunter, official modding tools, Secure Servers and leaderboards belong to future plans, not features already available today.
FAQ
How many players can join?
Crossplay connects PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. A standard hosted session supports four players in total, including the host; the official dedicated-server guide documents a separate maximum of six. Offline solo play is also available. For crossplay, enable it when loading the world and use the in-game world browser or invite code. A normal hosted world requires its host to stay online; a dedicated world remains accessible while its server is running.
What does the subscription include?
As checked on October 14, the Xbox listing includes the base game with Game Pass Premium, Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Essential does not include the base-game licence: its listing allows streaming a purchased copy and provides console online multiplayer. Cloud availability depends on the supported region and device. PlayStation lists the game in PS Plus Extra; online co-op requires PS Plus, while offline solo play does not. Subscription access lasts only while your eligible membership and catalogue access remain active. Prices, promotions and regional tiers should be checked in your own store. The Deluxe upgrade contains cosmetic and decorative items, not early-game power boosters; do not assume it comes with a base-game subscription.
Official sources
Sources and known gaps
- RuneScape: Dragonwilds Launching September 15th, 2026 on ...
- RuneScape: Dragonwilds Leaves Early Access With Full Launch ...
- Our Early Access Journey Is Coming to an End | RuneScape: Dragonwilds - 1.0 Update
- RuneScape Dragonwilds: Full 1.0 Launch Changes!