Field NotesUnofficial guide

Independent guide · checked for 1.0

Find your way through Ashenfall

Practical Dragonwilds guides anchored to Jagex's release notes. Start with your first shelter, then find the changes that matter to your world and platform.

Unofficial fan guide. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Jagex or any platform.

Official launch video

See Dragonwilds 1.0

The official launch trailer is optional. The player loads only if you choose to open it.

Official video published by Jagex Ltd on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

Old guide or new version?

Check the patch before following a 2025 route

The 1.0 release changed healing, combat, crafting progression and the Abyssal Whip. Older walkthroughs can send you looking for obsolete steps.

See the 1.0 changes →

A practical first-hours route

  1. 01
    Follow the opening quest

    Use the Journal to identify the next station or material.

  2. 02
    Make a return point

    Place a bed, storage and the stations you actually need.

  3. 03
    Pack before moving on

    Check food, tools, gear condition and the region's threat.

Read the full route →

Verified facts

At a glance

Full launch
15 September 2026
Developer
Jagex Ltd
Platforms
PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S
Play
Solo or multiplayer

Based on Jagex's 1.0 announcement and the Steam listing, checked 21 September 2026. Availability can change.

Field notes, illustrated

Plan the next outing

The art below is original editorial illustration, not a depiction of exact in-game locations or mechanics. Use the linked guides for sourced instructions.

Illustrated forest camp with a basic shelter
Build a useful first camp · editorial illustration
Illustrated travel map and compass on a desk
Choose your next route · editorial illustration
Illustrated mountain valley with a lone traveler
Prepare before exploring · editorial illustration

All three illustrations were created for this site. They are not official Dragonwilds screenshots.

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Each guide lists its dated references. We distinguish official notes from community observation.

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