In South Korea, Gravity announced a new MMORPG based on the online role-playing classic “Ragnarok Online.” The surprise: The game is set to be released not only for mobile but also for PC. The release in South Korea is already planned for September 2019.
What little is known so far: The Korean game developer and publisher Gravity has announced a new MMORPG based on the “Ragnarok” brand.
The game is expected to be released in South Korea as early as September 2019. It is described as a “reinterpretation” of Ragnarok Online.
The game is also expected to be released for PC – that is now something special, as the mobile boom has firmly taken hold in Asia. Many classic PC MMORPGs are being replaced by mobile versions, while the old PC originals are phasing out like the recently discontinued Runes of Magic.
Cross-Platform as a Major Feature for the New Ragnarok MMORPG
The special twist is: It is said that the greatest feature of the new MMORPG Ragnarok Online is the ability to play across platforms on PC and mobile devices (likely iOS and Android).
The focus is on being able to play the new Ragnarok Online from anywhere and at any time.
It is further mentioned that there is a feature that compensates “students and busy working players” for being offline for a long time.
What is Ragnarok Online all about? Ragnarok Online is a cult MMORPG that was released in South Korea in 2002. Here in Europe, it was released in 2004.
The game is also from Gravity and has many fans because it was relatively unconventional but offered players a lot of freedom. Ragnarok Online has a high “buzz” factor.
Players could choose the “Rebirth” option at maximum level and then start again at level 1, allowing them to take on a new job later.
This freedom was a major draw for many when it came to Ragnarok Online. Even today, many players wish back such a game. Veterans nostalgically talk about their “Ragnarok Online” times.
In recent years, there have been several attempts to capture the charm of Ragnarok Online:
- MMORPGs like Tree of Savior have tried this. However, the major success was missing.
- Ragnarok Online 2 was discontinued in 2019.
- Mobile versions are now out.
Whether the new MMORPG can meet high expectations and whether we can play it in Europe is currently still unknown.
What’s behind it: From what little is known so far from Korean sources, it sounds like a typical mobile game with the familiar mobile mechanics like autoplay, which is also coming to PC. But the news situation here is still extremely thin.
