India, Oct. 6 -- The popular video game franchise "RuneScape" is being developed as an animated series by Lyrical Animation and game developer Jagex, the companies have announced.

Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy announced the project at RuneFest in Birmingham, UK, on Saturday, according to entertainment news outlet Variety.

The series will be produced by Lyrical Animation and Charlie White's Meatier Productions. Further details about the project, including its storyline and release date, have not been disclosed.

"RuneScape" is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) franchise set in the medieval fantasy world of Gielinor. Players train skills, undertake story-driven quests and battle monsters while interacting with a global com...