Launch Timeline — What Opens When
July 14, 2026: Pre-download unlocked on PC (Steam) and mobile clients in supported regions. Install early to avoid launch-day queue spikes — patch files may still update when servers go live.
July 15, 2026: Planned Steam release for Ragnarok: The New World — storefront listed this date, but SEA Steam remained delayed during review as of August 4. Play on standalone PC client or mobile instead.
July 16, 2026: SEA mobile and standalone PC service opens at 10:00 UTC+7. Gravity lists the game as free-to-play with cross-platform multiplayer. Redeem codes from the login screen and begin the tutorial after the live patch completes.
July 16, 2026 (today): SEA mobile service opens for Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and partner territories. This is the official Southeast Asia OBT / live service launch — not a disposable test wipe. Some Philippine and Thai storefronts may stagger to July 18; always confirm your local store page.
Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau already launched January 15, 2026. Global rollout beyond SEA remains targeted for Q4 2026 per Gravity investor reports.
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First 60 Minutes Checklist — All Platforms
Step 1 — Login screen: Tap the Poring-style Account icon → Gift Code Exchange. Redeem BABYMONSTER, ROW0716, ROW666, ROW777, ROW888, ROWORLD, ROWTOP1, and ROWMVP before they retire. Full reward tables: All Redeem Codes. Walkthrough: How to Redeem.
Step 2 — Mail: Claim pre-registration bundles (permanent Kafra VIP Pass, DJ Poring headgear, dyes, bound zeny) from Pre-Registration Rewards. Check mail again after completing the tutorial — some rewards arrive in stages.
Step 3 — Class: Pick your first main. Mage and Gunslinger remain S-tier farmers post-balance patch; Druid debuts as the new three-form hybrid (Druid Build). Job Freedom lets you switch all eight classes later — see Job Freedom System.
Step 4 — Events: Open the in-game Event tab and clear every Limited banner during Grand Launch week. Track live banners on Current Events. Follow official Discord and Facebook for social check-in bonuses.
Step 5 — Routine: After tutorial, run your first daily loop from Daily Routine, read Gear Features Guide, and plan safe refine targets via Safe Refinement +15.
Cross-Platform and Account Linking
PC and mobile share progress when linked under the same Gravity account. If you started on Steam July 15, link before rolling a mobile main on July 16 so pre-reg mail and codes attach correctly. Confirm cross-save steps in official notices — do not create duplicate accounts on different emails.
Join official Discord and Facebook for exact maintenance and open-server timestamps. Avoid third-party APK mirrors; use Google Play, App Store, or Steam only — see Download & Install. Read the Launch Balance Patch so day-one class choice matches live meta.
Launch Week Priorities After Day One
Combat: Push main story, unlock wings (Free Wing Unlock), and join a guild for MVP timers (MVP Hunting).
Economy: List duplicate drops on Exchange; Merchants open stalls in Prontera (Trading & Economy).
Competitive: Gravity confirmed large-scale tournaments on the roadmap — practice 1v1/3v3 in PvP Modes and read Tournament Roadmap.
Watch the embedded launch gameplay video below, then continue with our First Week Guide for days 2–7 priorities and revisit the Class Tier List after the first post-launch balance notice.