Update
'Genesis Test' closed beta runs 28 May – 21 June 2026 ahead of launch
The 25-day closed beta let players trial the open world and classes, with progress wiped before the official launch.
Ahead of its Southeast Asia launch, Ragnarok: The New World ran a closed beta dubbed the "Genesis Test" from 28 May to 21 June 2026. The 25-day test let players trial the open-world Midgard, the launch classes and the game's quality-of-life systems, with all progress wiped before release. Early feedback highlighted the art quality and a lighter monetisation approach compared with the classic Ragnarok grind.