Jagex is developing an animated series based on RuneScape in partnership with YouTuber Charlie "MoistCr1TiKaL" White and Lyrical Animation. Chief executive Jon Bellamy announced the project on October 3 at RuneFest in Birmingham, following the Old School RuneScape keynote, Dexerto reported. It was announced at the same event at which Jagex revealed that RuneScape 4 is in development.
White's company, Meatier Productions, will produce the series alongside Lyrical Animation, according to Dexerto. Lyrical Animation is a division of Lyrical Media, an independent film production company.
We see huge potential to bring Gielinor to life in new ways, both for the millions who already know and love it and for a whole new audience. It's early days, but we're excited to explore that potential with Charlie and the team at Lyrical Animation, and we wanted our players to be the first to know.
Bellamy said the studio wants to introduce Gielinor, RuneScape's fantasy world, to new audiences while giving existing players another way to experience it. Development is at an early stage, and further details are due in 2027. The announcement did not name a streaming platform, a voice cast or a release date.
White is a longtime RuneScape player. At a briefing held before RuneFest, a Jagex PR representative described him as "a maxed-out player" and a fan of the studio's games, and called the series "a bit of a passion project for everyone involved," Polygon reported.
Daniel Dominguez, creative director of Lyrical Animation, said RuneScape has "such a unique storytelling voice" and called the chance to work on it alongside White again "a dream come true."
White and Lyrical Animation are already working together on Godslap, an animated film adapted from White's graphic novel series. Dexerto reported that the film is in production with a 2028 release target, and that Powerhouse Animation Studios is handling its hand-drawn animation. Lyrical is also working on an animated Bloodborne film and on Death Stranding: Mosquito, an animated film based on the Kojima Productions series.
