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Runescape Dragonwilds Umbral Sands finally has a date, and the sun itself is your biggest threatRunescape Dragonwilds' next major update, Umbral Sands, is set to launch on June 23, 2026. This desert region update introduces new enemies like Kalphites and Kot'Haar, a dragon named Fuzan, and challenges such as the Fight Cave and Nightmare Crucible. Players will need to manage environmental hazards like extreme sun exposure and utilize new gear, including red dragonhide armor and Adamant equipment, to survive.
Runescape's "biggest visual overhaul" in over a decade has arrived, and its fresh faces are a huge improvementJagex has released the biggest visual overhaul for Runescape in over a decade, focusing on a significant improvement to player avatar models and customization options. This update, which began development in 2021, aims to make characters more lifelike while retaining the game's core aesthetic. It follows other recent improvements like the removal of the Treasure Hunter system and UI refreshes.
Alla Summer Game Fest-trailers samlade på ett och samma ställeThis article compiles trailers from the Summer Game Fest, featuring announcements for games like Resident Evil Veronica, Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, and Guild Wars 3. It highlights a strong start with Resident Evil Veronica and a closing with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, showcasing a variety of upcoming titles.- Alla Summer Games Fest-trailers samlade på ett och samma ställeThis article compiles trailers from Summer Game Fest, featuring announcements for games like Resident Evil Veronica, Alien: Isolation 2, and Guild Wars 3. It highlights a strong start with Resident Evil Veronica and a closing with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, showcasing a variety of upcoming titles.
Here Is the June 2026 State of Play PS5 Games RoundupSony's June 2026 State of Play presentation showcased numerous upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, including Marvel's Wolverine, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and a new God of War side-story titled God of War: Laufey. The event revealed release dates and gameplay for many games, with some titles also confirmed for other platforms.
Runescape Dragonwilds is coming to PS5, and Jagex's first foray into the console world could lead to big thingsJagex announced that Runescape Dragonwilds will launch on PlayStation 5, marking the franchise's first console release. The survival crafting MMO, currently in Steam Early Access, will also be available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers. This move is considered a landmark moment for Jagex, aiming to expand its player base significantly.- Empires of EVE author has launched the Kickstarter for his new MMORPG history bookAndrew Groen, author of the Empires of EVE books, has launched a Kickstarter for his new MMORPG history book, "The Archive: Epics of Virtual History." The book aims to preserve the cultural history of virtual worlds by documenting significant events and moments within games like EVE Online, World of Warcraft, and Runescape. The Kickstarter has already surpassed its initial funding goal.
Runescape Dragonwilds' Fishing skill is finally here, and it's got a magical touch to itRunescape: Dragonwilds has released a significant update introducing the Fishing skill with magical enhancements like Fishing Frenzy, Infernal Rod, and Fishnado. The update also includes three new quests, two new activities, and several quality-of-life improvements such as an auto-run toggle and an auto-magnetize feature for items.- The MOP Up: The Quinfall loses some data after a global hosting glitchThe Quinfall has announced a limited amount of data loss due to a global technical issue affecting Amazon's Middle East servers. This disruption impacted the game's website and Twitch Drops system. Other smaller MMO news includes Warframe clarifying a data breach claim, The Finals bringing back its Bunny Hop mode, and updates for Wakfu, World of Tanks, Neverwinter, Runescape, Titan Quest II, and Synduality Echo of Ada.
- Runescape Dragonwilds is bringing us to Dowdun Reach this month, but I'm more interested in its skill capesThe Runescape Dragonwilds update, featuring the new area Dowdun Reach, is set to release this month. The update introduces a stronghold within a Fall-themed land, with a particular interest in the game's skill capes.
- After removing its worst feature, Runescape just upended its entire combat system after only three months of player testingRunescape has implemented significant changes to its combat system, following a recent removal of microtransactions. These sweeping updates, which have undergone three months of player testing, represent a major refresh for the MMORPG in 2026.
Splash Damage acquires Scum dev Gamepires from JagexSplash Damage has acquired Scum developer Gamepires from Jagex, with financial backing from Emona Capital. The combined entity will leverage Splash Damage's shooter expertise and Gamepires' survival game strengths to expand the Scum franchise and develop new intellectual property. Ben Hopkinson, formerly CFO of Splash Damage, will lead the new company as CEO.