Excitement is building for the soft launch of Ragnarok: Monster World, set for September 26th, with a full release earmarked for October 1st. This game promises an innovative seasonal structure that alternates between Pre-Seasons and Regular Seasons, ensuring dynamic gameplay and ongoing player engagement through frequent updates and rewards for participating players.
Understanding the Seasonal Structure
The gameplay in Ragnarok: Monster World is organized into two key phases: Pre-Seasons and Regular Seasons. During the Pre-Season phase, the primary aim is to test game updates, particularly focusing on Ragmon statistics and affinities. Notably, no leaderboard rewards will be issued at this stage, allowing players to enjoy community events and explore new content without competitive pressure.
On the other hand, Regular Seasons will activate leaderboard rewards, enabling players to strive for prizes and accolades based on their in-game performance. The very first Soft Launch Pre-Season is set to run from September 26th to October 10th, 2024, after which the Beta Season—the inaugural Regular Season—will commence from October 10th to November 17th, 2024. During this period, players will have the opportunity to earn ZENY, the game’s currency, depending on their ranking.
Season Duration and Structure
The seasons will follow a cyclical format:
- Pre-Seasons: Lasting 1-2 weeks.
- Regular Seasons: Extending 4-6 weeks.
With each cycle, developers will analyze player data post-Regular Season to implement balance patches and adjustments, thereby enhancing gameplay and systems. This structured format supports players in refining their strategies and getting ready for competitive challenges.
Launch Phases and Regional Access
The soft launch phase will be available in select regions including Laos, Malaysia, and Bolivia, accessible through both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Following the soft launch, the official release scheduled for October 1st, 2024, will reach a wider audience, including major regions such as Singapore, Brazil, the USA, and India.
However, certain countries, including Russia, Germany, Japan, and Australia, will not be part of the official launch due to legal limitations. Players from these regions can still join the game via an APK download from the official website beginning October 1st.
Web3 Features and NFT Integration
As the global Open Beta launch approaches, developers have announced plans to integrate Web3 elements aimed at enriching the in-game economy. Key features to look out for include:
- Conversion of Ragmons: Each season, a limited number of Ragmons can be converted from off-chain to on-chain, utilizing ZENY and specific MMR thresholds.
- Breeding Mechanics: Players will require both in-game and on-chain items to breed Ragmons, a feature that will be launched following the ZENY Token Generation Event.
- NFT Staking: Selected Ragmons will be eligible for staking to increase leaderboard rewards while preventing their use in gameplay.
- Unified Leaderboard: A leaderboard system catering to both NFT holders and traditional players, with NFT holders enjoying a reward multiplier for improved incentives.
- Genesis Tamer Enhancements: Ownership of Genesis Tamers, the rarest NFTs, will yield boosted ZENY rewards and exclusive access to features such as on-chain guilds.
In addition, Ragnarok: Monster World has launched a community engagement event titled #RagmonIsHere, running from September 25 at 4 PM to September 28 at 4 PM (GMT+7). Players are urged to share their favorite gaming moments on social media platform X using specific hashtags and post screenshots in the game’s Discord channel #ragmon-is-here. Participants have the chance to win prizes by capturing the community’s attention through emoji reactions, with 300 winners set to receive special awards like the Harpy and Lunatic awards, further stimulating engagement ahead of the game’s global launch.