Game Overview

Developer & Publisher

Ragnarok: The New World is developed and published by Gravity Game Vision Limited, a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary of Gravity Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY), the Seoul-based company behind the original Ragnarok Online. It's officially licensed under the Ragnarok IP and marketed as the franchise's first true open-world title.

The Pitch

The game's own marketing frames it around scale and freedom: a vast open world, grandiose scenery, and "every step an adventure." It draws a clear line between itself and older, grindier Ragnarok mobile spin-offs by emphasizing convenience — free resets, safe refining, and idle progress — aimed at players who want the classic RO feel without the classic RO grind.

Regional Rollout

Ragnarok: The New World has not launched everywhere at once. Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau reportedly received an earlier regional launch on January 15, 2026. A public Genesis Test (closed beta) ran until June 21, 2026, ahead of Southeast Asia's Open Beta Test (OBT), which went live on July 16, 2026 across mobile and the PC client.

The Steam version was originally expected around the same window, but Gravity Game Vision has officially confirmed on the Steam community forums that the Steam release is delayed while it completes Steam's review process, with no new date announced yet. A wider global rollout has reportedly been targeted for Q4 2026 in Gravity's investor materials, excluding Southeast Asia, mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, and the CIS — regions that launch on their own separate schedules.

Trailers & Media

The first gameplay trailer was revealed around late 2025 alongside a Discord playtest signup, opening on a high-definition view of Prontera's South Gate before panning out to the wider open world. The official YouTube channel uses the tagline "New Friends, New Bonds, New World — RO's First Open World. Define Your Adventure." No English or other dubbed voice cast has been announced for the game at time of writing.

K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER (YG Entertainment) is the game's official global brand ambassador, first announced via a promotional video in June 2026. Members made a live appearance at the game's July 5, 2026 "Carnival" pre-launch festival and a surprise appearance at the July 16 Grand Server Opening event. See Launch Events for the ambassador-tied in-game rewards.

Core Systems

• Job Freedom — one character can swap between all eight classes, with free stat and skill resets on every change.
• Safe Refining — gear does not break or lose levels on a failed refine attempt, even up to +15.
• Offline Auto-Hunting — resources continue accumulating while you're logged out.
• MVP Mounts — defeated MVP bosses can become rideable mounts.
• Player Economy — stalls and an auction system let players trade gear directly instead of only grinding it themselves.
• Fashion System — dyeing, styling, and hundreds of outfit combinations.
• Marriage System — confessions, weddings, duo teleport, shared housing ("love nest"), and daily couple rewards.