Icon in Web3: Ragnarok Landverse to Launch in Ronin in Q1 2025

Web3 gaming firm Zentry, formerly known as GuildFi, is set to launch Ragnarok Landverse, a web3 version of the legendary MMORPG, on the Ronin blockchain in the first quarter of 2025.
Whatโs the significance: The upcoming launch offers web3 gamers the opportunity to experience Ragnarokโs classic gameplay enhanced with blockchain features like NFTs and digital ownership.

Key Details: The upcoming game launch is in partnership with Sky Mavis, the developer of the popular game Axie Infinity and gaming chain giant Ronin Network.
- According to Zentry, flagship studio, Maxion, has an active partnership with Gravity, the publisher of Ragnarok, to create the web3 version of the iconic game.
- The Gameplay: Ragnarok Landverse will retain the nostalgic gameplay of Ragnarok Online but has additional web3 features, introducing NFTs for in-game items, Guild-versus-Guild mechanics, and a crypto economy.
โOur partnership with Sky Mavis goes beyond launching Ragnarok Landverse on Ronin. Together, weโre paving the way for future Biggest gaming IPs to transition into Web3. By focusing on engaging gameplay, global accessibility, and blockchain-powered asset ownershipโwithout relying on incentives like tokensโRagnarok Landverse demonstrates that Web3 gaming success is possible through quality alone. We are fully committed to making our vision of onboarding 50 million global users to Web3 gaming a reality.โ
Jarindr Thitadilaka, Founder and chief Executive Officer, Zentry




The Numbers: The classic Ragnarok game has over 100 million players globally and $2 billion in lifetime revenue over two decades.
- Meanwhile, the soft launch of Ragnarok Landverse attracted 400,000 players and generated $15 million from NFT and in-game item sales.
โHaving been a Ragnarok player myself, I understand the deep nostalgia and connection this game evokes in its global community. Zentryโs Ragnarok Landverseโwith its massive player base and $15 million in NFT salesโproves that Web3 gaming is about creating experiences that players truly love, enabling players to earn and collect. With Roninโs proven track record of powering Web3 hits and our mission to bring economic freedom to everyone, starting with gamers, weโre thrilled to help expand Ragnarok Landverse to an even larger, more engaged audience.โ
Trung Nguyen, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sky Mavis
Whatโs Next? Leveraging Roninโs ecosystem, Zentry aims to onboard millions of players globally into the web3 gaming ecosystem.
Zoom Out: This is not the first time that Prontera is about to have a blockchain integration:
- The web2 game Ragnarok: Monster World was announced to launch on Ronin in the 3rd quarter of 2024.
- Following this, the inaugural mint of NFTs for the game was sold out instantly.
- Read: How To Play โRagnarok: Monster Worldโ
- In November, Delabs Games announced that it will bring the Ragnarok IP to the Telegram Mini-Apps Ecosystem.
- In 2022, The Sandbox also collaborated with Gravity to introduce the game into the metaverse.
Worth reading: In May, Zentry launched its Superlayer with an aim to unify web3 and web2 gaming platforms, with the integration of loyalty programs, player identities, and cross-platform activities to establish a unified Play Economy.
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