RuneScape: Dragonwilds Nears 3 Million Players, Jagex Plans Multiple Sagas
Jagex says RuneScape: Dragonwilds has drawn close to three million unique players and that a string of sagas is planned, with a roadmap spanning multiple years.
Jagex says RuneScape: Dragonwilds has reached close to three million unique players, and that a string of sagas is planned for the survival title. The studio said it is committed to the game for the long haul, according to wccftech.com.
The team has a plan covering multiple years beyond the content already announced. Jagex did not put a date on the next saga or specify how many are in the pipeline.
The survival direction was not a default choice. Jagex surveyed thousands of RuneScape players about which genres would suit a new game, and survival ranked close behind action RPG in that survey.
Earlier experiments and Early Access
Jagex's earlier side projects — 8Realms, Carnage Racing and Chronicle: RuneScape Legends — were failed experiments after a long hiatus, while FunOrb lasted a while. The studio had also stopped a previous project that was an action RPG.
For RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Jagex chose Early Access, reasoning that the survival genre's player base leans into Early Access releases.
Quick answers
How many players does RuneScape: Dragonwilds have?
Jagex says the game has reached close to three million unique players.
What is planned for RuneScape: Dragonwilds after launch?
Jagex says a string of sagas is planned and that the team has a plan covering multiple years beyond the currently announced content.
Why did Jagex make RuneScape: Dragonwilds a survival game?
Jagex surveyed thousands of RuneScape players about suitable genres; survival ranked close behind action RPG.