Jagex announces RuneScape animated series and RuneScape 4

Video game studio Jagex has announced an animated series adaptation of its massively multiplayer online game RuneScape during the RuneFest event, Polygon reported. The upcoming animated show is being developed in partnership with content creator Charlie "MoistCr1TiKaL" and production company Lyrical Media. The project is being produced through Lyrical Animation, which is a division of the independent film production company. [1]

Polygon reported that Jagex made the show announcement alongside news that RuneScape 4 is officially in development at the studio. Specific details regarding the plot, casting, and release date of the animated show are currently limited. Polygon noted that internet content creator Charlie "MoistCr1TiKaL" will be lending a hand in making the series. [1]

According to Polygon, Lyrical Media is an independent film production studio with a filmography that includes Bruiser, The Death of Robin Hood, and Onslaught. The production company is also developing an animated film based on the video game Bloodborne. [1]

Polygon reported that Lyrical Media is also working on Death Stranding: Mosquito. That animated film is based on the video game series created by Kojima Productions. The new RuneScape animated show represents another video game adaptation project for Lyrical Media. [1]