‘RuneScape’ Animated Series in the Works from Lyrical Animation, MoistCr1TiKaL, and Jagex

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Fresh off the stage at RuneFest in Birmingham, U.K., studio Lyrical Animation has officially announced that an animated television series based on the iconic fantasy MMORPG RuneScape is officially in development.

The project is being produced in direct partnership with developer Jagex and streamer Charlie “MoistCr1TiKaL” White’s production banner, Meatier Productions. Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy delivered the news to fans following the Old School RuneScape keynote, marking a major milestone as the franchise prepares to expand its narrative universe beyond gaming.

Bringing Gielinor to the Small Screen

First launched in 2001, RuneScape stands as one of the most successful fantasy gaming franchises in history. Over its 25-year legacy across RuneScape, Old School RuneScape, and RuneScape Dragonwilds, the franchise has amassed over 300 million player accounts and generated more than $3 billion in lifetime revenue.

While plot specifics remain closely under wraps during early development, the series will explore the world of Gielinor, leaning into the franchise’s distinct blend of high-fantasy adventure, quirky medieval satire, and rich lore.

Speaking on the announcement, Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy shared:

“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… It’s early days, but we’re excited to explore that potential with Charlie and the team at Lyrical Animation.”

MoistCr1TiKaL and Lyrical Animation’s Growing Slate

For digital creator Charlie “MoistCr1TiKaL” White—a lifelong RuneScape player who boasts over 25 million followers across platforms—the project marks another major leap into executive producing animated content.

White and Meatier Productions are already teamed up with Lyrical Animation on Godslap, a 2D hand-drawn animated feature film adapted from White’s original comic book series (currently slated for a 2028 release).

Lyrical Animation has rapidly established itself as a go-to studio for high-profile video game adaptations. Beyond RuneScape, the studio’s active development slate includes:

  • Death Stranding: An anime feature adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s acclaimed action-adventure title.

  • Bloodborne: A feature film adaptation developed alongside PlayStation Productions and creator Seán “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin.

“RuneScape has such a unique storytelling voice, at once laugh-out-loud funny and effortlessly insightful,” said Daniel Dominguez, Creative Director at Lyrical Animation. “To be allowed to help bring that to life for its millions of fans alongside our dear friend Charlie again is a dream come true.”

Further production details, casting announcements, and visual reveals for the RuneScape series are expected to be unveiled in 2027.

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