Ashenfall

Ashenfall: where the next adventure begins

An introductory guide to Ashenfall, the continent explored in Dragonwilds and the announced starting location for RuneScape 4.

A dragon flying above Ashenfall’s wooded landscape in Dragonwilds
RuneScape: Dragonwilds artwork © Jagex; not an RS4 screenshot.

Ashenfall is a continent in the RuneScape universe. Players first explored it through Dragonwilds, the survival crafting game announced by Jagex in March 2025.

Ashenfall in Dragonwilds

Dragonwilds introduces a landscape shaped by dragons and magic. Gathering, building, crafting, and exploration form its survival adventure.

Ashenfall in RS4

RS4 starts here later in the world’s history. The final locations, environments, and playable boundaries have not been fully revealed.

Using the artwork in this guide

The artwork above comes from Dragonwilds. A familiar location does not establish identical maps, mechanics, or assets in another game. Check the timeline for the announced story order and comparison for genre differences.

Sources & review notes

Last reviewed 4 Oct 2026. This is an independent fan-written summary; game details can change during development.

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