Gaming company Web3 Zentry, formerly known as GuildFi, will launch Ragnarok Landverse, a web3 version of the legendary MMORPG, on the Ronin blockchain in the first quarter of 2025.
What is the meaning: The upcoming release offers web3 players the opportunity to experience classic Ragnarok gameplay enhanced with blockchain features like NFTs and digital ownership.
Key details: The upcoming game release is in partnership with Sky Mavis, the developer of the popular game Axie Infinity, and gaming network giant Ronin Network.
- According to Zentry, flagship studio Maxion has an active partnership with Ragnarok publisher Gravity 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 vs. guild mechanics, and a crypto economy.
“Our partnership with Sky Mavis goes beyond the launch of Ragnarok Landverse on Ronin. Together, we are paving the way for future major gaming IPs to transition to Web3. By focusing on engaging gameplay, global accessibility, and blockchain-powered asset ownership, without relying on incentives like tokens, Ragnarok Landverse proves that the success of Web3 games is possible only through quality. “We are fully committed to realizing our vision of bringing 50 million global users to Web3 gaming.”
Jarindr Thitadilaka, Founder and CEO of Zentry
The numbers: The classic game Ragnarok has more than 100 million players worldwide and $2 billion in revenue over two decades.
- Meanwhile, Ragnarok Landverse’s soft launch attracted 400,000 players and generated $15 million in NFT and in-game item sales.
“Having been a Ragnarok player myself, I understand the deep nostalgia and connection this game evokes in its global community. Zentry’s Ragnarok Landverse, with its huge player base and $15 million in NFT sales, proves that Web3 games are about creating experiences that players truly love, allowing them to win and collect. With Ronin’s proven track record driving Web3 successes and our mission to bring economic freedom to everyone, starting with gamers, we are thrilled to help expand Ragnarok Landverse to an even larger, more engaged audience.”
Trung Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of Sky Mavis
What’s next? Leveraging the Ronin ecosystem, Zentry aims to bring millions of players around the world into the web3 gaming ecosystem.
Remove: 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 Q3 2024.
- In November, Delabs Games announced that it will bring the Ragnarok IP to the Telegram app ecosystem.
- In 2022, The Sandbox also collaborated with Gravity to introduce the game to the metaverse.
Worth reading: In May, Zentry launched its Superlayer with the goal of unifying the web3 and web2 gaming platforms, integrating loyalty programs, player identities and cross-platform activities to establish a unified gaming economy.
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