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RuneScape Dragonwilds 1.0: The September 15, 2026 Release

Dragonwilds 1.0 launches September 15, 2026: Scorned Wilderness, Umbral Sands, PS5, Xbox & Switch 2 with crossplay — and what it means for your server.

Last updated July 20, 2026 · RespawnHost

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When does RuneScape Dragonwilds 1.0 release?

On September 15, 2026, RuneScape Dragonwilds leaves Early Access. Version 1.0 launches simultaneously on PC (Steam + Epic), PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 — with crossplay between platforms. For server owners it’s the most important date of the year: until then, dedicated servers are PC-only.

The road to 1.0

DateMilestone
April 15, 2025Early Access launch: P2P co-op for 1–4 players in Ashenfall
Dec 2025”Fellhollow” update — including farming
March 31, 2026Update 0.11 “Dowdun Reach” — dedicated servers, cap raised to 6 players
Sep 15, 20261.0 release — PC (Steam + Epic), PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, crossplay

What’s in 1.0?

  • Scorned Wilderness — the new endgame area
  • Umbral Sands — the summer expansion, included in 1.0
  • Console launch — PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 join in
  • Crossplay — cross-platform play at release

Unconfirmed: Switch 2 on dedicated servers

Jagex has announced full crossplay for 1.0 — whether Switch 2 players can also join dedicated servers has not been explicitly confirmed so far. We'll update this article as soon as there's an official statement.

What does 1.0 mean for your server?

  • More players to choose from: with crossplay, console friends can join PC-hosted servers from September 15, 2026 — the player base grows overnight.
  • The 6-player cap stays: the fixed cap of 6 players per server also applies at 1.0 — it’s not configurable and only Jagex can change it.
  • Plan for the release rush: when new content launches, keep an eye on RAM usage — see the RAM guide.

Tip

Back up your world before the 1.0 update (the .sav files under RSDragonwilds/Saved/Savegames/, see the setup guide) — a safety copy is worth gold on big version jumps.

Frequently asked questions

Which platforms does Dragonwilds 1.0 launch on? PC (Steam and Epic), PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 — with crossplay, all on September 15, 2026.

Can I keep running my Early Access server after 1.0? Yes — your server keeps running and receives the 1.0 update as usual. A backup before the update is still mandatory homework.

Will the 6-player cap be raised with 1.0? There is no announcement to that effect. The cap is fixed and rests solely in Jagex’s hands.

Can Switch 2 players join my dedicated server? Unclear — full crossplay is announced for 1.0, but Switch 2 on dedicated servers has not been explicitly confirmed yet.