Ronin Welcomes Ragnarok: Monster World In Historic Gaming Partnership

In an unprecedented move for the blockchain gaming sector, Ronin RON/USD announced its collaboration with Ragnarok: Monster World, signaling the entry of the first Web2 gaming Intellectual Property (IP) onto its platform.

What Happened: Set to launch in the third quarter of 2024, Ragnarok: Monster World brings an engaging mix of strategy, tower defense, and monster collecting elements to the Ronin blockchain, leveraging the cherished universe of Ragnarok Online. This partnership marks a significant milestone, following the successful transition of Pixels to Ronin and establishing a new benchmark for the network and its game publishing endeavors.

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Ragnarok: Monster World, crafted by ZERO X AND (0x&), a company with a vision to pioneer in NFT gaming, combines traditional gaming elements with blockchain innovation. The game is designed to captivate both Web2 and Web3 gamers by enabling players to collect and train monsters, known as Ragmons, for battle, earning rewards through player-versus-player (PvP) engagements.

Why It Matters: This collaboration represents a significant leap forward in the integration of traditional gaming IPs with blockchain technology, potentially setting a new precedent for the gaming industry. The Ragnarok IP, with a legacy spanning across comics, online games, animated series, and mobile games, brings a vast fanbase and rich gaming heritage to the blockchain realm.

Sky Mavis, the creator of Ronin and Axie Infinity AXS/USD, has expressed its dedication to bridging gaming cultures through advanced technology. Trung Nguyen, Sky Mavis CEO and Co-Founder, remarked, "Ragnarok holds a special place in the hearts of our core audience in South East Asia, including many of our own team members who grew up as avid fans. We are committed to bringing IP that will transcend gaming culture through our bleeding edge technology and can't wait to see the Ronin Effect on Monster World."

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Furthermore, the partnership with Ronin, a blockchain known for its scalability and efficiency, highlights the growing recognition of blockchain technology as a viable platform for mainstream gaming experiences. Ronin's ambition to drive game success through its Web3 Publishing Stack, coupled with a strong community engagement strategy, sets a promising stage for Ragnarok: Monster World.

Seokjun Kim, Founder of ZERO X AND, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration: "We're thrilled to collaborate with the team behind Axie Infinity, who has spearheaded a new paradigm for P2E and NFTs... By leveraging the skills of our team members experienced in Web2 alongside SkyMavis' Web3 expertise, we aim to cultivate a stronger gaming and blockchain community."

This strategic alliance underscores a significant trend in the gaming industry towards embracing blockchain technology, paving the way for new gaming experiences and economic models.

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