Ragnarok Online 2
Released May 2013
Return to the beautiful and dangerous world of Midgard! Inspired by Norse mythology, the much-anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking Ragnarok Online has arrived! Immerse yourself in the new, but recognizable world of Ragnarok 2.
57% positive · 3,216 reviews
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Released, ongoing live service game
High confidence
Live Service
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Released, ongoing live service game
High confidence
Live Service
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Ragnarok Online 2 launched on May 1, 2013 as a free-to-play MMORPG and has been running as an ongoing online service ever since. The game is built around a cash shop (the Kafra Shop), rotating seasonal events, and optional in-game purchases — the hallmarks of a live service game that is never considered "done" by design.
Developer activity, while infrequent, has continued into 2022. A February 23, 2022 developer post confirmed the Valentine's Day event was live and stated the team hoped to reactivate all seasonal events throughout that year, signaling the game was still being maintained. A launcher update was pushed in July 2021, and seasonal content such as a Halloween event was run as recently as October 2019.
One notable service change was announced on April 25, 2018: access for European countries (excluding Russia and CIS countries) was terminated on May 25, 2018 due to a policy change. This affected a portion of the player base but did not affect the game's overall operation.
The five DLC packs listed on the store were all released in 2013 and consist of cosmetic starter packs — consistent with early cash shop promotions for a live service launch. All have shipped and are not indicative of any planned content pipeline.
As a long-running MMORPG with a cash shop and rotating seasonal events, Ragnarok Online 2 fits the profile of a live service title with no scheduled conclusion.
Evidence
Developer post confirms the Valentine's Day event is active and states the team plans to reactivate all seasonal events throughout 2022, indicating continued maintenance and operation.
Store description describes a free-to-play MMORPG with an optional cash shop (Kafra Shop) and no subscription required, consistent with a live service model.
Content
5 of 5 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Gravity Interactive
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer
About this game
Return to the beautiful and dangerous world of Midgard! Inspired by Norse mythology, the much-anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking Ragnarok Online has arrived! Immerse yourself in the new, but recognizable world of Ragnarok 2.
Visit the large, capitol city of Prontera, form a party and explore the underwater Sea Temple dungeon, or set up a shop and earn a living for your character by accepting a job as an Alchemist, Artisan, Blacksmith, or Chef. Adventurers who have explored the world of RO1 will instantly recognize many of the famous monsters and landmarks as their journeys continue. The fun social experiences of character customization, guild creation and PVP play have also returned!
Ragnarok 2 is a free-to-play, fantasy MMORPG that takes elements from the original Ragnarok Online and re-imagines them as a three-dimensional, modern MMO experience.
Visit the large, capitol city of Prontera, form a party and explore the underwater Sea Temple dungeon, or set up a shop and earn a living for your character by accepting a job as an Alchemist, Artisan, Blacksmith, or Chef. Adventurers who have explored the world of RO1 will instantly recognize many of the famous monsters and landmarks as their journeys continue. The fun social experiences of character customization, guild creation and PVP play have also returned!
Ragnarok 2 is a free-to-play, fantasy MMORPG that takes elements from the original Ragnarok Online and re-imagines them as a three-dimensional, modern MMO experience.
Key Features
- Explore the Massive, 3D World of Ragnarok 2: Return to the world of Midgard and explore the familiar areas like Prontera, Alberta, and Morroc, as you’ve never seen them before as well as adventuring in the numerous new lands, dungeons, and caves!
- Revisit Familiar Lands and Creatures: Visit the famous capitol city of Prontera, battle the evil Baphomet, or run through fields filled with Porings. Rediscover the areas, allies, and monsters that you knew before in their new form!
- Create & Customize Your Adventurer: Level one of the five base classes to the next tier and choose a specialization, explore and collect the armor and weapons of your Midgardian, and place your own, unique stamp on the world of Ragnarok 2.
- Craft Items and Open a Store: Immerse yourself in being an Alchemist, Artisan, Blacksmith, or Chef, create a variety of useful potions, armor, weapons, or food, and then open a store and sell your wares to other players!
- PvE and PvP Available to Any Player Type: Battle against the monsters and villains of Midgard, or test your mettle against other players in the Arena. Take it a step further at level 10, and try your hand at the coliseum for five stages of brutal battle! There are tons of opportunities available for solo players, groups, and even guilds who want to take part in PvP!
- Free-to-Play How You Choose: Ragnarok 2 has a simple, no commitment policy when it comes to free-to-play. If you want to purchase items, it’s on your terms. You can enjoy the world of Midgard no matter what path you choose, with no monthly subscription required to play!
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Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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