Lyrical Animation, the studio behind the upcoming Bloodborne film produced by Jacksepticeye, has found another YouTuber to lead its next video game adaptation. MoistCr1TiKaL (also known as penguinz0 and Charlie White) has partnered with Lyrical and game developer Jagex to adapt the beloved fantasy MMORPG RuneScape as an animated series.
White, who is well-known for his dedication to RuneScape — he lists it as “the best MMO” on his channel — will produce the series through his company, Meatier Productions. His involvement mirrors Jacksepticeye’s role on the Bloodborne film: both function as producers and as dedicated fans, the kind of lore-experts who can help keep adaptations in tune with established worldbuilding and player preferences.
Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy announced the plans at RuneFest, the game’s annual event. “For 25 years, our players have helped shape RuneScape’s extraordinary world, its characters and its stories,” Bellamy said. “When we talk about the future of RuneScape, we don’t just mean games. We see huge potential to bring Gielinor to life in new ways, both for the millions who already know and love it and for a whole new audience. It’s early days, but we’re excited to explore that potential with Charlie and the team at Lyrical Animation, and we wanted our players to be the first to know.”
The Dream Team Behind the Adaptation
Lyrical Animation is the production company behind the Bloodborne film, which is produced by Jacksepticeye. That project established a template of studios working with creators who know the source material inside out.
White fits that template exactly. He has spent years building a reputation as one of the most dedicated players of RuneScape, a game that has run for more than two decades and has a huge and loyal fanbase.
Dominguez’s statement captures the tone of the collaboration: “RuneScape has such a unique storytelling voice, at once laugh-out-loud funny and effortlessly insightful,” he said. “To be allowed to help bring that to life for its millions of fans alongside our dear friend Charlie again is a dream come true.”
The partnership also has a practical side. White’s deep knowledge of the game’s lore and its player community gives him a specific set of skills that a traditional producer might not have.
Jon Bellamy on RuneFest
Bellamy’s statement is notable for its direct address to the player base. He framed the adaptation as a natural extension of the game’s history, rather than a separate project. The “both for the millions who already know and love it and for a whole new audience” line suggests Jagex sees this as a way to introduce RuneScape to people who have never played it.
The announcement at RuneFest means the fanbase was the first to hear about it. That choice reflects how central the community has been to the game’s development over its 25-year history.
Godslap and the 2D Animated Film
Lyrical and White are also working together on a 2D animated adaptation of White’s comic Godslap. That film is slated for release in 2028.
The Godslap project shows that White’s relationship with Lyrical goes beyond RuneScape. He is not just a guest speaker or a consultant; he is producing multiple projects with the studio.
The two projects together — the RuneScape series and the Godslap film — suggest White has become a significant creative partner for Lyrical Animation.
Hollywood’s Creator Pool
The RuneScape announcement comes as Hollywood continues to reach into the creator pool. Recent films like Iron Lung, Obsession, and Backrooms all began as creator IP, and some of those adaptations have stepped on toes in the process.
But this is different. This is a studio making a film that is not based on a creator’s ideas still reaching out to a creator, recognizing them as passionate experts who know fictional worlds’ lorebooks and fan communities better than anyone.
The comparison to Jacksepticeye’s Bloodborne film is apt. Both projects pair a production studio with a YouTuber who is also a devoted fan of the source material.
The State of the Project
The RuneScape adaptation is at an early stage. The statement from Jon Bellamy is explicit about that, calling it “early days” and saying they are “excited to explore that potential.”
There is no release date attached to the series yet. The Godslap film, however, has a 2028 release window, which gives some sense of the timeline for animated projects moving through this partnership.
Dominguez’s statement is also optimistic. He called the chance to work with White again “a dream come true,” which suggests both parties are excited about the project’s potential.
What This Means for RuneScape Fans
The biggest takeaway from this announcement is that Jagex is treating the adaptation as a serious piece of work. Bellamy’s framing of it as part of the future of RuneScape, alongside games, signals that the studio sees storytelling in multiple formats.
White’s involvement means the adaptation is being led by someone who has spent years thinking about the game’s world. His dedication to RuneScape is well-known, and his role as producer means he will have substantial creative control over how the series is made.
The partnership also gives the project a direct connection to the player community. White’s channels have built a massive following of fans, and his involvement means the series has a built-in audience that already knows and loves the game.
The Key Facts
- MoistCr1TiKaL (Charlie White) will produce the series through his company Meatier Productions
- The adaptation is based on the fantasy MMORPG RuneScape
- Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy announced the plans at RuneFest, the game’s annual event
- The Godslap 2D animated film is slated for release in 2028
- Lyrical Animation is the production company behind the upcoming Bloodborne film produced by Jacksepticeye
The adaptation will be watched closely by fans of both the game and the creator. The fact that White is producing it, rather than just appearing as a talking head, suggests a deep level of involvement.
This is a warm, odd kind of collaboration between a production studio and a YouTuber. It is also a sign of how much creators have become part of the film and television industry. For RuneScape fans, it is a promise of more stories from the world they have spent decades exploring.
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