Ragnarok: The Promised Adventure (Tentative English Title) Officially Launched in China on September 25, 2025
Gravity (NASDAQ:GRVY) has officially launched Ragnarok: The Promised Adventure, an adventure MMORPG mobile game, in China on September 25, 2025. The game, co-developed with Kingnet Network Co., Ltd., received its ISBN code from the Chinese government in May.
The new game maintains the classic elements of Ragnarok Online while introducing innovative features like a multi-character training system and automated rewards to enhance gameplay convenience. The game is available through WeChat Mini Programs, TikTok Mini Games, and APK download, with an upcoming release on the Apple App Store.
- Game received official ISBN code approval from Chinese government
- Multi-platform availability including WeChat and TikTok integration
- Strategic partnership with Chinese publisher Kingnet Network for local market penetration
- Enhanced gameplay features including multi-character training system
- Limited initial distribution channels with Apple App Store release still pending
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GRAVITY expands Ragnarok franchise in China with new mobile MMORPG, strengthening its position in one of gaming's most lucrative markets.
GRAVITY Co. has officially launched Ragnarok: The Promised Adventure in China, representing a significant expansion of their flagship IP into the world's largest mobile gaming market. The game's successful ISBN acquisition in May was a critical regulatory hurdle that many foreign titles fail to clear in China's strictly controlled gaming landscape.
The multi-platform distribution strategy is particularly noteworthy, with availability through WeChat Mini Programs, TikTok Mini Games, and APK downloads, with Apple App Store release pending. This approach maximizes accessibility across China's fragmented digital ecosystem where alternative app distribution channels often outperform traditional app stores.
The game's design philosophy appears strategically balanced between nostalgia and innovation. By maintaining the classic Ragnarok Online aesthetic while introducing quality-of-life improvements like multi-character training systems and automated rewards, GRAVITY addresses the mature Chinese mobile MMORPG market's demand for both familiarity and convenience.
The co-development partnership with Kingnet Network, a local Chinese publisher, represents smart localization strategy, helping navigate regulatory complexities while ensuring culturally appropriate content modifications. This local partnership model has proven effective for foreign developers entering China's gaming market.
The timing aligns with China's gradual relaxation of gaming restrictions, though ongoing regulatory uncertainty remains a key risk factor. The success of this launch could significantly impact GRAVITY's revenue growth, as Chinese mobile MMORPG players have demonstrated strong monetization potential, particularly for established IP with nostalgic appeal.
Seoul, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) (“Gravity” or “Company”), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games, announced that Ragnarok: The Promised Adventure (Tentative English Title, Chinese Title: 仙境传说之约定好的冒险), an adventure MMORPG Mobile game, has officially launched in China on September 25, 2025.
Ragnarok: The Promised Adventure retains the classic essence of Ragnarok Online while introducing multi-character training system and automated reward feature that reduces the burden of gameplay and offers a differentiated experience. The game received an ISBN code by Chinese government in May, and its innovative system like multi-character training has fueled user interest and anticipation for its official launch. Ragnarok: The Promised Adventure will be published in China by Kingnet Network Co., Ltd., a Chinese game developer and publisher, which co-developed Ragnarok: The Promised Adventure with Gravity. The game can be played through WeChat Mini Programs, TikTok Mini Games and by downloading APK from the official website, and will be released in Apple App Store soon.
Gravity stated, "Ragnarok: The Promised Adventure enhances the nostalgic charm of the original Ragnarok IP with new system and convenience feature, delivering a more advanced and enjoyable experience. We will continue to host a variety of ongoing in-game events to enrich gameplay and look forward to the continued support and interest from the users.”
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http://www.gravity.co.kr
[Ragnarok: The Promised Adventure Official Website]
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About GRAVITY Co., Ltd. ---------------------------------------------------
Gravity is a developer and publisher of online and mobile games. Gravity’s principal product, Ragnarok Online, is a popular online game in many markets, including Japan and Taiwan, and is currently commercially offered in 91 regions. For more information about Gravity, please visit http://www.gravity.co.kr.
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