Stellar Dawn

Stellar Dawn
The Stellar Dawn logo
Developer(s)	Jagex
Publisher(s)	Jagex
Platform(s)	Java Platform
Genre(s)	Sci-fi MMORPG
Mode(s)	Multiplayer

Stellar Dawn was an upcoming browser-based sci-fi themed MMORPG under development by UK game developer Jagex.

Originally known as MechScape, the project was scrapped and renamed after it was decided that the completed project did not meet the standards of the original design brief. The project was overhauled and formally announced as Stellar Dawn on 14 July 2010 when Jagex released the official Stellar Dawn website. On 10 August 2010 the first official Stellar Dawn teaser was released.

The game was expected to be released in 2011, the ETA posted on the official website, however in March 2012, Jagex stated that the game's development would be paused for the time being.

On March 2, 2012, Jagex had stated that all development on Stellar Dawn had been "paused" so that 2012 could be their biggest year to date with the release of Transformers Universe and improvements on RuneScape. Jagex stated that they would review the status of the game after Transformers Universe was launched. In January 2013, a member of Jagex stated that development would resume as of 2014/2015, yet no recent word on the status of this game as been offered.

In 2007 Jagex registered UK trademarks and various related domain names for the term MechScape.

At the 2008 E3 Media and Business Summit it was announced that Jagex were working on a new MMO to be called MechScape, expected in the first quarter of 2009.Henrique Olifiers, Lead Developer at the time, announced that it would be browser-based like RuneScape, but would be one or two steps beyond RuneScape HD's level of technology, that it would have a science fiction theme and that it would be aimed at an older audience.

In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, then CEO Geoff Iddison stated that Jagex have "got a very, very big investment into another MMO" and that it was expected to be released "early next year, Q1 2009" - when asked if he was referring to MechScape, he replied "I can't say too much more, I'm afraid."