RuneScape World to Hit Screens in New Animation Series
Get ready for Gielinor! A new RuneScape animation series is in development with Lyrical Animation and creator MoistCr1TiKaL.
The legendary fantasy world of Gielinor is officially moving beyond the gaming console. In a major announcement made at RuneFest in Birmingham, UK, it was revealed that a new animation series based on the iconic game RuneScape is currently in development.
This ambitious project is a collaborative effort between film production house Lyrical Animation, game developer Jagex, and popular creator Charlie “MoistCr1TiKaL” White through his company, Meatier Productions.
Expanding the Gielinor Universe
For over two decades, RuneScape has been a cornerstone of the multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) genre. The move to animation represents a strategic leap for Jagex as they look to transform their intellectual property into a broader media franchise.
Jon Bellamy, CEO of Lyrical Animation, highlighted the significance of this transition during his stage appearance. He noted that the project aims to bring the world to life for both the millions of existing loyal fans and a completely new audience of viewers.
"For 25 years, our players have helped shape ‘RuneScape’s’ extraordinary world, its characters and its stories. When we talk about the future of ‘RuneScape,’ we don’t just mean games. We see huge potential to bring Gielinor to life in new ways," Bellamy stated.
A Passion Project for Creators
The development team is fueled by long-standing personal connections to the franchise. Daniel Dominguez, the creative director at Lyrical Animation, shared his deep enthusiasm for the project, noting his 22-year history as a player.
Dominguez praised the game's unique narrative style, describing it as a blend of "laugh-out-loud funny and effortlessly insightful." He expressed that working alongside Charlie White to bring this vision to life is a "dream come true."
What to Expect and When to Watch
While the excitement is high, fans will need to practice a bit of patience. The project is currently in its early stages of development. The production teams have indicated that more concrete details regarding the plot, characters, and release window are expected to be unveiled in 2027.
As RuneScape continues to grow through its various iterations—including Old School RuneScape and RuneScape Dragonwilds—this animated series marks a pivotal moment in the franchise's evolution from a digital playground into a multi-platform storytelling powerhouse.