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RuneScape Animated Series in Development from Lyrical Animation and Jagex
Lyrical Animation is developing an animated series based on RuneScape with Jagex and creator Charlie «MoistCr1TiKaL» White, announced at RuneFest in Birmingham.
An animated series set in the world of RuneScape is in development from Lyrical Animation, the company announced Saturday during a stage presentation at RuneFest in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The project is a partnership with game developer Jagex and creator Charlie White, known online as MoistCr1TiKaL.
Lyrical Animation CEO Jon Bellamy revealed the project on stage at the fan convention, confirming that the series will bring the fantasy realm of Gielinor to the screen. The announcement marks a significant expansion of the RuneScape franchise beyond its origins as a long-running online role-playing game.
RuneScape first launched in 2001 and has built one of the most enduring communities in online gaming. The game is set in Gielinor, a sprawling fantasy world that has generated decades of lore, quests, and characters. Adapting that universe for animation gives the creative team a deep well of established material to draw from while introducing the setting to viewers who may never have played the game.
The involvement of Charlie White adds a recognizable internet personality to the production. White, who built a massive following through YouTube and Twitch under the MoistCr1TiKaL name, has expanded into acting and production in recent years. His participation signals an intent to bridge the game's dedicated player base with broader online audiences.
Jagex has been steadily extending RuneScape beyond the confines of the game itself. The company has pursued partnerships and transmedia opportunities as part of a broader strategy to keep the franchise relevant across generations of players. An animated series represents one of its most ambitious moves yet into scripted entertainment.
RuneFest, the official fan convention for RuneScape, provided the setting for the reveal. The event brings together players and developers for announcements, panels, and community activities, making it a natural venue for news aimed directly at the franchise's most devoted followers.
Details about the series remain limited. No release date, platform, or episode count was announced, and it is not yet clear whether the show will retell existing storylines or chart new territory within the world of Gielinor. Casting and production timelines have also not been disclosed.
Lyrical Animation's involvement places the project within a growing wave of video game adaptations that have found success in film and television. Game-based series and movies have moved from niche offerings to mainstream entertainment, attracting both longtime fans and newcomers. For RuneScape, which has maintained a loyal audience for more than two decades, animation offers a way to dramatize its world for viewers who know the game primarily through its quests and community.
The partnership between a game studio, an animation company, and a prominent online creator reflects how entertainment properties increasingly cross between interactive and scripted media. Fans at RuneFest received the news directly from the companies involved, underscoring the franchise's reliance on its community as a core audience for any new venture.
Further updates on the RuneScape animated series are expected as development progresses.
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