Gravity announced on the 24th that it has secured a publishing license in China for its upcoming numbered MMORPG, RAGNAROK3.

Co-developed by Gravity and JOYMAKER, RAGNAROK3 is a multi-platform MMORPG that chronicles the struggle to prevent the collapse of peace across the Midgard continent after a millennium. The title aims to modernise the classic aesthetics and BGM with contemporary tech, while bolstering the experience with expressive character designs and an expanded job system. You can expect a bustling battlefield, featuring free trading, large-scale sieges, and seasonal content designed to keep the masses engaged.

To whet your appetite, the team dropped a trailer for the large-scale GvG 'Emperium Showdown' on their official YouTube channel on the 21st. It focuses on guild cooperation and tactical decision-making, spiced up with new siege weaponry and resource systems that define the quintessential MMORPG skirmish.

Back in August, Gravity hosted a two-day private playtest at its headquarters. Players who got their hands on the 10-man dungeons and guild systems were seemingly impressed, offering positive feedback on the graphical fidelity, fluid controls, flashy skill effects, and the iconic soundtrack.

Jin-hwan Kim, Director of Business at Gravity, is feeling confident. He claims, "RAGNAROK3 is the true successor to Ragnarok Online, not just a modern coat of paint, but a massive MMORPG that we believe will eclipse the original's combat." He added, "We intend to keep the lines of communication open via our official channels until launch. We are putting our best foot forward, so do keep an eye out for more updates."