Ragnarok: The New World is the first open-world game based on the Ragnarok IP — and it hit Southeast Asia on July 16, 2026.
What makes it new
It launched in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on January 15, 2026, then SEA in July 2026 — with CBT feedback praising the art quality and the reduced burden of monetization and repetitive grind. Eight class branches, a genuine open world, and Gravity's modern vision for the franchise.
Why fans are watching
The New World is Google Trends' biggest RO riser this month (search interest spiked after the SEA launch). It is the franchise's first real open-world structure — a genuinely new take after 24 years.
Read the full The New World guide — or explore a Midgard that is already alive, with AI NPCs, at RAW.