Ragnarok: Monster World Is Shutting Down on December 30 After Just a Year of Service
Developer ZERO X AND PTE. LTD has officially announced the closure of its real-time strategy game Ragnarok: Monster World, with servers scheduled to shut down on December 30, 2025. The game, which launched on October 1, 2024, will end service after just a year due to ongoing financial difficulties.
Ragnarok: Monster World Faces Financial Struggles
Fans were taken by surprise when the announcement dropped, expecting new updates or content instead of shutdown news. The developers revealed on X (formerly Twitter):
“We’ve done our very best to keep the project alive, but in recent months, we’ve faced financial challenges that made operations increasingly difficult.”
Ragnarok: Monster World, a blockchain-based strategy game set in the Ragnarok Online universe, allowed players to collect monsters, build strategic decks, upgrade character classes, and battle in PvP matches. Despite its creative blend of traditional and blockchain gaming, the title struggled to maintain its player base and operational sustainability.
Dear Tamers,
— Ragnarok: Monster World (@RagmonNFT) October 30, 2025
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Ragnarok: Monster World.
We’ve done our very best to keep the project alive, but in recent months, we’ve faced financial challenges that made operations increasingly difficult.
After careful consideration and… pic.twitter.com/DS9RVX7D6x
Service Timeline and Shutdown Details
According to the official announcement:
- November 6, 2025: The game will be removed from app stores.
- December 29, 2025: All game servers, blockchain connections, and NFT marketplaces will be permanently shut down.
- December 30, 2025: The official service termination date.
All in-app purchases and reward distributions have already been suspended. Players can still enjoy the game until December 29 before the servers go offline for good.
Community Reactions: Fans Express Disappointment
The news has sparked disappointment and frustration among fans and investors alike. Many accused the developers of mishandling the project, calling it a "rug pull" and demanding transparency regarding monster and rupe tokens stored in the Ronin wallet.
One user commented, “What a disgrace for the IP. You guys tarnished it,” while another asked, “What will happen to our tokens and NFTs?”
The End of Another Ragnarok Spin-off
Ragnarok: Monster World joins a growing list of Ragnarok-themed games that struggled to sustain long-term engagement despite a loyal fanbase. The shutdown marks another unfortunate chapter in the franchise’s expanding yet turbulent history of spin-offs and blockchain experiments.
While the closure is disappointing, it serves as a reminder that even popular IPs are not immune to the challenges of the evolving Web3 and mobile gaming markets.
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