The Ragnarök
What kind of game is this? The Ragnarök, previously known as Project: Ragnarök, puts you in the role of a human who is actually dead. However, you must return to the world of the living and make your way from Valhalla to Midgard.
There, Ragnarok awaits you, the battle between gods and giants. But there is more behind this war that you are supposed to find out.
- You explore a large open world where you are allowed to swim, climb, and fly.
- There are secrets and hidden treasures to find everywhere
- NPCs not only provide you with quests, but you can also hire them for assistance
- Guilds and social interactions will be present
- The developers are focusing on variety. So there will be no repeatable daily quests, but unique challenges
- There are no classes. You upgrade your skills as you need them and collect the appropriate equipment for your playstyle
- Housing is planned for the future, but not necessarily for the release
Last summer, we introduced The Ragnarök in detail in an article from our project “Find Your Next Game” in summer 2020 and showcased exclusive ingame scenes:
What makes it interesting? For the developers, variety is particularly important. Dungeons are to be randomly generated and provide new challenges constantly. Boss fights in dungeons and raids are also supposed to adapt constantly.
Moreover, the developers frequently draw comparisons to God of War. The battles are supposed to be fast-paced and dynamic, reminiscent of God of War, which the team cites as inspiration for The Ragnarök.
God of War is a cult action series for the PlayStation. The series is known for its significant combat system, its spectacular staging, and a dark story. PC players who have never heard of God of War and want to learn more can find a detailed review by the colleagues at GamePro.
This is The Ragnarök at best: An MMORPG that could strike thanks to crossplay, lots of variety, and the currently popular Viking setting.
Because the developers have recognized that MMORPG players are mainly bored by the always same activities. Therefore, they avoid daily quests, auto-play, and fixed structures in dungeons.
A plus is that they want to customize the controls and the interface based on the platform. Although PC, console, and mobile players share the world, each should experience it somewhat differently, as the developers explained to us in an interview.
This is The Ragnarök at worst: A Viking blender that fails to keep players engaged long-term. Without the same grind and dailies, the game might lack a reason to be played actively.
Another problem could be PvP in the open world. However, there have been few details on this so far. The monetization of the game is also unclear.
Will the game also be available for PC and console? Yes, the game is set to be released for PC and next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X alongside the mobile version.
