Ragnarok: Twilight Officially Launched in China on August 15, 2025
Rhea-AI Summary
Gravity (NASDAQ:GRVY) has officially launched Ragnarok: Twilight, an Idle MMOARPG mobile game, in China on August 15, 2025. The game, which features classic Ragnarok Online elements and a new hero transformation system, is available through eleven Android app markets including Apple App Store, Huawei AppGallery, Xiaomi App Store, and Oppo Software Store.
The game has already demonstrated strong market performance, ranking eighth in top grossing as a WeChat Mini Programs game in China. In other regions, it achieved notable rankings including first in free downloads on Apple App Store in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, and reached second place in top grossing in Taiwan, sixth in Macau, and eighth in Hong Kong.
Positive
- Strong initial performance with 8th rank in top grossing on WeChat Mini Programs in China
- Achieved #1 ranking in free downloads across multiple Asian markets
- Successful expansion into major Chinese Android app markets
- Positive feedback received during closed beta testing
Negative
- None.
Insights
Gravity's successful China launch of Ragnarok: Twilight signals strong revenue potential after already proving successful in other Asian markets.
Gravity Co.'s launch of Ragnarok: Twilight in China represents a significant market expansion for the company's mobile gaming portfolio. The August 15th release gives GRVY access to the world's largest mobile gaming market through eleven Android distribution channels plus Apple's App Store.
The game's early performance metrics are particularly promising. It has already demonstrated commercial viability by ranking eighth in top grossing titles when previously launched as a WeChat Mini Program in February. This prior success in China's ecosystem suggests the full app version has strong revenue potential.
Moreover, the game's regional performance in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau provides additional validation - reaching first place in downloads on Taiwan's App Store pre-launch and second in revenue post-launch. This multi-market success pattern indicates the title has strong appeal across Chinese-speaking regions.
The game's design combines the nostalgic value of the classic Ragnarok IP with modern mobile mechanics like idle gameplay and auto-hunting that align with current Chinese mobile gaming preferences. The new hero transformation system introduces a fresh monetization avenue within the established Ragnarok franchise.
For GRVY investors, this launch represents potential recurring revenue growth in the world's most valuable mobile gaming market, where successful titles can generate substantial long-term returns through the company's free-to-play monetization model.
Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) (“Gravity” or “Company”), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games, announced that Ragnarok: Twilight (Chinese Title: 仙境传说:破晓), an Idle MMOARPG Mobile game, has officially launched in China on August 15, 2025.
Ragnarok: Twilight provides the classic elements of Ragnarok Online, introduces innovative gameplay features by implementing hero transformation system for the first time as Ragnarok title, offers enhanced convenience and unique experience through offline auto-hunting functionality. The game received positive feedback during its closed beta test (CBT) held before the launching, further raised anticipation among users. Ragnarok: Twilight is available for download through eleven local Android App Market including Apple App Store, Huawei AppGallery, Xiaomi App Store and Oppo Software Store.
Ragnarok: Twilight achieved remarkable success by ranking eighth in top grossing after launching as WeChat Mini Programs game in China in February. Ragnarok: Twilight (Chinese Title: RO仙境傳說:曙光) also ranked first in free download of Apple App Store in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau before launching. Then it ranked second in top grossing of Apple App Store in Taiwan, sixth in Macau and eighth in Hong Kong, and ranked first in free download of Google Play in Taiwan, third in Macau and sixth in Hong Kong after launching.
Gravity stated, "Ragnarok: Twilight is a game that inherits classic elements of the original with innovative features like hero transformation system that satisfies all users. As the game has achieved meaningful results in each launching regions, we have high expectations and hope that many users will enjoy Ragnarok: Twilight. "
[Ragnarok: Twilight Huawei AppGallery Download Page]
[Ragnarok: Twilight Xiaomi App Store Download Page]
[Ragnarok: Twilight Apple App Store Download Page]
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.
Contact:
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Gravity Co., Ltd.
Email: kheung@gravity.co.kr
Ms. Jin Lee
Ms. Yujin Oh
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Gravity Co., Ltd.
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Telephone: +82-2-2132-7801