RuneScape Dragonwilds Lands Day One on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
RuneScape Dragonwilds is launching on September 15 as a day one title for Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, bringing the franchise to consoles for the first time.
Jagex is making a massive play for the console market. Developer Jagex recently announced that RuneScape Dragonwilds will launch as a day one title on Xbox Game Pass next month, following up on a previous confirmation for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers. The open world co-op crafting and survival game marks the first standalone entry in the long-running MMORPG franchise to hit consoles, bringing a fresh survival loop to a player base that has already pushed early access sales past the one million mark.
Set on Gielinor’s unexplored continent of Ashenfall, the game drops solo players or squads of four into a fractured land defined by untamed magic and ferocious dragons. Players will gather resources, brew potions, and craft gear while working their way toward the Dragon Queen. The September 15 release brings the full 1.0 version to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and even a digital standard edition for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with physical copies following later in late 2026.
Landing a day one spot across major subscription services like Game Pass and PlayStation Plus is a smart way to build an instant community for a multiplayer survival title. Instead of relying purely on upfront sales, Jagex is setting the game up for a massive Day One player count, which is vital for any co-op crafting experience that relies on active lobbies and streaming buzz. As reported by IGN South Africa, the September 15 launch also bundles in the Scorned Wilderness update and the Umbral Sands expansion, giving players plenty of content to dive into right out of the gate.
Tags: RuneScape Dragonwilds, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, Survival Crafting, Jagex
Original article: IGN South Africa