RuneScape 4 revealed, Capcom bets on AI, and Deadlock surges on Steam

Jagex pulled back the curtain on RuneScape 4 at RuneFest 2026, officially announcing a full MMO sequel that, notably, began life as an expansion to the survival game Dragonwilds. The reveal came alongside a broader look at everything shown at the event, including RuneScape Reignited, making it a substantial day for fans of the long-running franchise.

Capcom declared AI 'essential' to its future games and projects, with plans to evolve its RE Engine into what it describes as an AI-generation game engine — a significant strategic pivot for one of the industry's most consistent studios. The announcement is likely to draw scrutiny given ongoing industry debate around AI's role in game development. Deadlock, Valve's multiplayer shooter, had a strong day of its own, surging on Steam to sit among the platform's top three most-played games.

Gears of War: E-Day developers expressed pride in being one of Xbox's main titles amid a renewed focus on exclusivity, while Xbox Game Pass is set to lose nine games including Clair Obscur. A new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 video revealed a significant change aimed at eliminating wallhacks, and The Witcher 3's remaster drove the game to a new all-time concurrent player count peak on PC.