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Jagex Announces RuneScape Animation Series with MoistCr1TiKaL
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“I’ve been playing RuneScape for 22 years, and it’s one of my favorite IPs ever,”
via variety.com
Our take
The partnership with Charlie White, who has over 25 million followers, signals Jagex's intent to leverage creator influence to expand RuneScape's audience beyond its existing player base. By collaborating with Lyrical Animation, which is also working on the Bloodborne animated movie, Jagex is positioning the franchise within the broader entertainment industry, not just gaming.
Background
Jagex first released RuneScape in 2001, and it has grown into a massively popular fantasy multiplayer online role-playing game. Through quests, combat, exploration and cooperative adventures, players can forge their own paths through the medieval fantasy world of Gielinor. The franchise now includes RuneScape, Old School RuneScape and RuneScape Dragonwilds.
Charlie White is a longtime member of the RuneScape community and has amassed more than 25 million followers across his channels and platforms. He was an extra in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, played himself in numerous web shows, voiced characters in various dubbed anime shows and video games, and is working with Lyrical Animation on an animated film adaptation of his own graphic novel series, Godslap.
The timeline
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Jagex CEO announced RuneScape animation series
Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy reportedly announced on stage at RuneFest in Birmingham, UK, that Lyrical Animation is developing a new animation series based on RuneScape in partnership with creator Charlie "MoistCr1TiKaL" White and game developer Jagex.[1]
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Jagex CEO outlines expansion ambition
Jon Bellamy reportedly stated that the project marks a new step in Jagex’s ambition to expand the RuneScape world beyond the gaming ecosystem, noting that for 25 years, players have helped shape the game's world, characters and stories.[1]
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MoistCr1TiKaL expresses excitement for project
Charlie White reportedly stated that he has been playing RuneScape for 22 years and considers it one of his favorite IPs, expressing excitement to be working with the team on the animation project.[1]
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Lyrical Animation creative director comments
Daniel Dominguez, creative director of Lyrical Animation, reportedly described the project as a dream come true to help bring RuneScape's unique storytelling voice to life for its millions of fans alongside Charlie White.[1]
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Production partnership details revealed
Lyrical Animation will reportedly produce the project alongside White’s Meatier Productions. The company reportedly expects to reveal more details in 2027, as development is currently in its early stages.[1]
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Jagex PR describes project as passion project
A PR representative for Jagex reportedly explained in a virtual pre-briefing ahead of RuneFest that the animation series is being built with Charlie White because he is a maxed-out player and big fan, describing it as a passion project for everyone involved.[3]
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Jagex unveiled plans to expand beyond games
Jagex reportedly unveiled plans to expand RuneScape beyond games, partnering with creator Charlie White and LA-based production business Lyrical Media to bring the world, characters and stories of Gielinor to life in a new animated adaptation.[3]
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RuneFest attendance and opening performance
Over 6,000 fans reportedly packed the NEC in Birmingham for the event, which opened with the Manchester Video Game Orchestra performing iconic RuneScape themes, joined on stage by Mod Ash.[4]
Our read of the evidence
Partly documented. All information about the announcement comes from secondary reports; no primary source such as an official Jagex statement or document has been cited. The details are echoed across three outlets—variety.com, polygon.com and wccftech.com—but each relies on the same event coverage. Further specifics are pending, with Jagex indicating more information will be shared in 2027.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
Frequently asked
Is the RuneScape animation series confirmed?
Yes, Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy announced the series at RuneFest on October 3, 2026. Lyrical Animation is developing it in partnership with Charlie White and Jagex.
Who is working with Jagex on the animation?
Lyrical Animation is developing the series in partnership with creator Charlie "MoistCr1TiKaL" White. Lyrical Animation will produce the project alongside White’s Meatier Productions.
When will the RuneScape animation series be released?
No release date has been announced. Development is in its early stages, and the company expects to reveal more details in 2027.
What is Charlie White's role in the project?
Charlie White is a partner in the project. A Jagex PR representative described it as a passion project, noting White is a maxed-out player and big fan of the games.
Has Jagex announced a new RuneScape game?
Yes, Jagex announced a fourth MMO in the RuneScape franchise at RuneFest. It is built for a new generation of players and uses Unreal Engine.
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- variety.com, 'RuneScape'-Inspired Animation Series in the Works, Oct 3, 2026.
- ign.com, RuneScape 4 and Animated Adaptation Announced, Oct 3, 2026.
- polygon.com, A RuneScape Animated Show Is Coming With a World-Famous Content Creator Attached, Oct 3, 2026.
- wccftech.com, Jagex Shocks RuneFest Fans with the Reveal of a New Unreal Engine-Powered RuneScape MMO, Plus an Animated Series With MoistCr1TiKaL, Oct 3, 2026.
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GenZHype. “Jagex Announces RuneScape Animation Series with MoistCr1TiKaL.”
GenZHype, 5 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/jagex-announces-runescape-animation-series-with-moistcr1tikal/.