Is Ragnarok: The New World Worth Playing?
It's free, so the real cost is your time. Here's the honest picture three weeks after launch — numbers included.
As of Aug 15, 2026, Steam shows 162 positive out of 482 reviews (34%) — rated "Mostly Negative". Free to play, so the risk is time, not money.
What the numbers say
- Steam reviews: 162 positive / 320 negative out of 482 total, three weeks after launch.
- The good: it's the official Gravity-licensed RO, it's cross-platform (PC + mobile), free, and the classic Midgard vibe is intact for many players.
- The bad: launch-day rough edges — the usual F2P MMO complaints about the cash shop, performance, and content depth at release.
What players are saying
r/RagnarokOnline has been the busiest it's been in years since launch. Threads like "How is Ragnarok: The New World? Is it worth playing?" and "My thoughts on the recently released Ragnarok: the new world SEA" show a community split in the healthiest way: longtime RO players who feel the old spirit survived, and newcomers frustrated by the F2P friction. Some players are also reporting frustration with getting into the game at launch — always worth checking the current state of things before you commit an evening.
Who should try it now
- RO veterans who've wanted an official modern version for years
- People who play on both PC and phone and want one character
- Anyone curious enough to spend a free evening on a free MMO
Who should wait: players who want a polished, content-complete MMO experience right now. Give it a few patches and re-check the review trend.
Still deciding? The game is free to play, and it's cross-platform between PC and mobile — the only thing you risk is an evening.