RuneScape: Dragonwilds is out on Switch 2, and the port does not look good. Players have complained about blurry visuals and rough lighting since the game arrived last week, and now the developers behind the survival crafter have admitted the problem publicly. They are promising fixes, but they warn it will take time.
“The Switch 2 build is not where we want it to be today, visually,” said Jagex.
What Players Saw
The complaints started soon after RuneScape: Dragonwilds launched on Switch 2. Most players agreed the game ran smoothly, with a stable framerate. But the visual presentation drew sharp criticism, especially the shadows and lights, which looked rough on Nintendo’s machine. Some players noticed blurriness when playing on a TV.
The game had already spent time in Early Access on Steam before moving to consoles. On PS5 and Xbox, it is being well-received by fans. Switch 2 is the outlier.
Jagex Responds on Twitter
On Thursday, developer Jagex posted a lengthy note to Switch 2 owners on Twitter. The message was direct about the problem.
“Dragonwilds support is a long-term commitment for Jagex, and so is the Switch 2 version of our game,” the studio said.
The note was a full admission. Jagex says the game simply does not look as good as it should on Switch 2, and it wants to fix that.
What Jagex Is Actually Promising
Jagex says it is happy with the game’s framerate on Switch 2. That is the bright spot. The issue is image clarity and the underlying engine, which the studio says needs work.
The studio warned that the fixes will not arrive in one tidy update. Instead, improvements will come at an “incremental” rate. That means players should expect smaller patches over time rather than a single large release.
“What we can promise is that we will update the game whenever we find that we’ve made visual improvements,” said Jagex.
The Store Page Problem
Some players also complained that the version of Dragonwilds they got on Switch 2 does not match the screenshots seen on the Nintendo eShop store page for the game. Jagex addressed that too.
According to the studio, it has already sent over new assets to Nintendo for the store page that are more representative of what the game looks like on Switch 2 hardware.
“We’re committed to making sure that Dragonwilds looks and plays its best on handheld consoles alongside our other platforms,” concluded Jagex.
Why This Matters
Jagex is admitting a problem openly. The studio is telling players it knows the Switch 2 version is not where it should be, and it is committing to making it better.
The incremental approach means players will not see everything fixed at once. But the company is promising updates whenever it finds improvements, which suggests a steady stream of small patches rather than a single large release.
What Players Should Expect
The key takeaway is that Jagex is listening. The studio is not ignoring the complaints, and it is not deflecting blame onto the hardware. It is taking responsibility for the quality of the Switch 2 build.
Players should expect regular patches over the coming months. Each one will bring small visual improvements, and the studio has promised to update the game whenever it finds something better.
The eShop screenshots are also changing. New assets are already on their way to Nintendo, and the updated page should reflect what the game looks like on Switch 2 hardware.
The Bottom Line
Jagex is treating the Switch 2 version as a long-term commitment, not a one-off release. The company is willing to put in the work, even if it takes time.
For players who own the game on Switch 2, the outlook is mixed. The framerate is stable, which is good. The visuals need work, which is the bad news. But the studio is addressing both.
A Public Commitment
What stands out most is the honesty. Jagex is not pretending the Switch 2 port is perfect. It is saying clearly that the build is not where it should be, and it is committing to fixing it.
That kind of admission does not happen often. Jagex is doing exactly that.
The result is a public commitment to quality that is harder to fake. Players know what the studio is promising, and they will see the results in the patches to come.
The Takeaway From This Story
The Switch 2 port of RuneScape: Dragonwilds is not where Jagex wants it to be visually. The company knows it, admits it, and is working to fix it.
Players should expect regular patches with incremental visual improvements. The eShop screenshots will change to show the truth. And the game will keep getting better over time.
This is a developer admitting a flaw and committing to repair it. That is the kind of honesty that earns respect, even when the news itself is disappointing.
Source material: “RuneScape: Dragonwilds Devs Admit Switch 2 Port Looks Bad, Promise Improvements, And Plan To Update Eshop With Accurate Screenshots,” Kotaku.
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