RS4 account transfer has not been announced. Jagex lists accounts and progression among the questions it cannot answer yet. Its promise of permanent progression is a design principle for RS4 itself, not a statement that RuneScape or OSRS progress carries over.
Not announced. Jagex lists accounts and progression among open questions. Its principle of permanent progression is about RS4's own design; it is not a promise that existing progress carries over.
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"Which platforms? What accounts? Membership? Progression? Combat? Skills? When can you actually play it? But, the answer right now is that it's simply not the right time, or just too early, for us to say."
"…as a RuneScape game, integrity and permanent progression will be central to our design principles."
"What accounts?" and "Progression?" are open questions. Permanent progression is a principle for RS4 itself; Jagex has not said that RuneScape or Old School progress, items or purchases carry over.
Look for an official answer on accounts and progression in Jagex's 2027 update. Until then, treat any claim of account transfer as unconfirmed.
Integrity, permanent progression and community-driven development, according to Jagex.
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No. Jagex says RS4 is not a replacement for Old School, RuneScape or Dragonwilds. Those games keep their own teams, roadmaps and investment, and RS4 will sit alongside them as an independent experience.
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RS4 is a fourth RuneScape game, not a sequel that replaces the others. Here is how it relates to RuneScape, Old School, Dragonwilds and Reignited.
Jagex has confirmed an entirely new RuneScape MMORPG, working title RS4, built in Unreal Engine and beginning in Ashenfall. It is still a few years away.
