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RS4 Combat and Skills

RS4 combat and skills have not been revealed. Jagex lists combat, skills and progression among the questions it is not ready to answer, and no gameplay has been shown. Its stated principles are integrity, permanent progression and community-driven development.

Last checked 2026-10-04 · Updated 2026-10-04

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What are combat and skills like in RS4?

Not announced. Jagex lists combat, skills and progression among open questions, and no gameplay has been shown.

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What Jagex said

"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 it means

Combat, skills and progression have not been shown or described. The only confirmed direction is Jagex's principles of integrity, permanent progression and community-driven development.

What to watch next

Gameplay details would most likely come with a fuller reveal; Jagex points to 2027 for more about the game.

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What principles is Jagex designing RS4 around?

Integrity, permanent progression and community-driven development, according to Jagex.

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