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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
The wait is over! Ragnarok Online América Latina is officially launched
Freely explore the lands of Midgard and join a series of events to celebrate this milestone SíO PAULO, Brazil, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ -- The moment fans have been eagerly waiting for has finally arrived. Gravity officially announced today (28) the launch of Ragnarok Online América Latina, now available for free to players across the nearly 20 Latin American countries. Still within the first few hours after the official launch, the game has been recording a significant number of users logging in. To help players make the most of this moment, Ragnarok Online América Latina is hosting a series of events to celebrate its official launch. Check out the main details below or visit the official website for complete information: Roulette Event From May 29 to June 12, 2025, players can spin the Roulette once for every 10,000 JoyCoins/JoyPoint spent between May 28 and June 11, with a chance to win one of the available prizes. Additionally, for every five days players engage with the Roulette event page on the official website, they'll earn an extra spin (up to 3 times). Daily Login Event Until June 25, 2025, players must register three hours of daily playtime to receive rewards. Some of the potential rewards include 10x [Event] Battle Manual, 20x Passport, 1x [Costume] Cabin Boy Cap, and 1x [Costume] Sailor Collar. Monthly Attendance Event Until June 25, 2025, players who log in every day during the event will receive a Gift Coupon that can be exchanged for a reward. Bonus EXP & Double Monster Spawn Scheduled for three time periods: May 28 to June 1, June 6 to 8, and June 13 to 15. During these windows, all the servers will feature a 100% experience bonus. Additionally, monster spawn rates will double on select strategic maps during May 28 to June 18. Be the First to Reach Level 175 Until June 25, players will compete to become the first to reach the max level in each class. The top three players per class will receive the following rewards respectively: [Costume] Valkyrie's Flight, [Costume] Raphael's Wings, and [Costume] Rachel's Wings. Additional rewards will also be distributed to the TOP 5 players in each class, except for expanded classes. The available content in Ragnarok Online América Latina goes up to Episode 14.2, granting players access to key features such as Bifrost Tower, Pyramid Nightmare Mode, Guild Wars, and more. "We are very excited to officially launch Ragnarok Online América Latina in the region. Gravity has always aimed to create content that resonates with its audience, and staying true to that value, we are introducing exclusive music, costumes, and—for the first time in the history of the Ragnarok franchise—multilingual support. All these changes were designed to enhance the user experience, and they are just the first step," said Brian Song, Gravity's Business Director. Since the announcement in March, the community has been reliving the nostalgia and preparing for this journey through various pre-launch activities, including pre-registration events, an Open Beta, and Gravity's presence at gamescom latam. Now, the gates of Midgard are open for adventurers to begin their story in this new era of Ragnarok Online. The Beginning: Pre-registration Events Over the past few months, a wide range of rewards were distributed to the community. In addition to instant prizes from pre-registration, players earned items by completing simple tasks like logging in daily, following official social media channels, and inviting friends. Veteran players from Ragnarok Online Brasil (BRO) by WarpPortal BR who pre-registered also received exclusive rewards during this period, in recognition of their long-standing journey with the game. Gravity's Presence in Brazil In early April, Gravity held a press conference with journalists, influencers, and industry partners to present its plans for Ragnarok Online in Latin America. The event featured COO Yoshinori Kitamura, who detailed expansion strategies for the region. Beyond the press event, Gravity also had a booth at gamescom latam dedicated to Ragnarok Online América Latina and Gunbound, offering interactive activations and distributing over 10,000 giveaways, including plushies, keychains, and collectibles. The event also featured a panel with Gravity LATAM's Business Director, Brian Song, titled " Gravity expands to Latin America with Ragnarok Online LATAM and the return of Gunbound." Massive Success of the Open Beta There's no doubt the Open Beta of Ragnarok Online América Latina was an overwhelming success in terms of numbers and community engagement. The response far exceeded expectations and revealed the strength and size of the Latin American player base. The testing period was also crucial for Gravity to gather player feedback and ensure a polished official release. Ragnarok: The Orchestra Concert in Brazil Tickets for Ragnarok : The Orchestra Concert sold out in just over a week, highlighting the massive interest in Ragnarok Online's special programming in Latin America. The success also demonstrates the deep connection players have with the iconic MMORPG soundtrack. Featuring arrangements and conduction by Maestra Sol Chin, and performed by the Villa Lobos Symphony Orchestra, the concert will take place in São Paulo on June 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Teatro Bradesco (R. Palestra Itália, 500, Perdizes). Ragnarok Online América Latina is a localized version of Ragnarok Online, directly operated by Gravity in Latin America. For the first time in the franchise's history, the game offers multi-language support in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, greatly improving player convenience. Additional servers were implemented to ensure a stable and seamless gameplay experience. Developed by Gravity, Ragnarok Online is a free-to-play MMORPG originally released in 2002 and active ever since. The game first launched in Brazil in 2004, offering a fantasy-themed world where players can freely explore, level up, complete challenges, and form strong bonds with others. Follow Ragnarok Online América Latina on its official channels on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
仙境传说之约定好的冒险 (Ragnarok: Promised Adventure, Tentative English Title) Received an ISBN Code by Chinese Government
Seoul, South Korea, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) ('Gravity' or 'Company'), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games, announced that 仙境传说之约定好的冒险 (Ragnarok: Promised Adventure, tentative English title), an adventure MMORPG game, received an ISBN code by Chinese government disclosed on May 21, 2025. Ragnarok: Promised Adventure marks the second ISBN in 2025 following 仙境传说：初心 (PROJECT ABYSS, tentative English title) in January. Ragnarok: Promised Adventure is an adventure MMORPG game utilizing Ragnarok IP, built upon an original Ragnarok Online universe, and features multiple character training system and idle reward. Ragnarok: Promised Adventure was developed in collaboration with Kingnet Network Co., Ltd., a Chinese game developer and publisher. Advertisement In February 2025, Gravity launched 仙境传说: 破晓 (Ragnarok: Dawn, tentative English title), an HTML5 based idle MMORPG game, on WeChat, the largest mobile messenger platform in China, and achieved notable success by ranking eighth in top grossing of Mini Programs. Gravity is further strengthening a presence of the Ragnarok IP in Chinese region and accelerating preparation for the launch of Ragnarok: Promised Adventure to continue building on this momentum. Gravity stated, 'In 2025, Ragnarok IP titles have continued to receive ISBN, marking meaningful milestones. Ragnarok: Promised Adventure is expected to continue the success of previous titles while delivering a fresh experience. We will do our utmost to prepare for the launch of Ragnarok: Promised Adventure in Chinese region as soon as possible and we sincerely ask for your interest and support.' [Gravity Official Website] About GRAVITY Co., Ltd. ————————————————— Gravity is a developer and publisher of online and mobile games. Gravity's principal product, Ragnarok Online, is a popular online game in many markets, including Japan and Taiwan, and is currently commercially offered in 91 regions. For more information about Gravity, please visit Contact: Mr. Heung Gon Kim Chief Financial Officer Gravity Co., Ltd. Email: [email protected] Ms. Jin Lee Ms. Yujin Oh Gravity Co., Ltd. Email: [email protected] Telephone: +82-2-2132-7801 Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
仙境传说之约定好的冒险 (Ragnarok: Promised Adventure, Tentative English Title) Received an ISBN Code by Chinese Government
Seoul, South Korea, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) ('Gravity' or 'Company'), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games, announced that 仙境传说之约定好的冒险 (Ragnarok: Promised Adventure, tentative English title), an adventure MMORPG game, received an ISBN code by Chinese government disclosed on May 21, 2025. Ragnarok: Promised Adventure marks the second ISBN in 2025 following 仙境传说：初心 (PROJECT ABYSS, tentative English title) in January. Ragnarok: Promised Adventure is an adventure MMORPG game utilizing Ragnarok IP, built upon an original Ragnarok Online universe, and features multiple character training system and idle reward. Ragnarok: Promised Adventure was developed in collaboration with Kingnet Network Co., Ltd., a Chinese game developer and publisher. In February 2025, Gravity launched 仙境传说: 破晓 (Ragnarok: Dawn, tentative English title), an HTML5 based idle MMORPG game, on WeChat, the largest mobile messenger platform in China, and achieved notable success by ranking eighth in top grossing of Mini Programs. Gravity is further strengthening a presence of the Ragnarok IP in Chinese region and accelerating preparation for the launch of Ragnarok: Promised Adventure to continue building on this momentum. Gravity stated, 'In 2025, Ragnarok IP titles have continued to receive ISBN, marking meaningful milestones. Ragnarok: Promised Adventure is expected to continue the success of previous titles while delivering a fresh experience. We will do our utmost to prepare for the launch of Ragnarok: Promised Adventure in Chinese region as soon as possible and we sincerely ask for your interest and support.' [Gravity Official Website] About GRAVITY Co., Ltd. --------------------------------------------------- Gravity is a developer and publisher of online and mobile games. Gravity's principal product, Ragnarok Online, is a popular online game in many markets, including Japan and Taiwan, and is currently commercially offered in 91 regions. For more information about Gravity, please visit Contact: Mr. Heung Gon Kim Chief Financial Officer Gravity Co., Ltd. Email: [email protected] Ms. Jin Lee Ms. Yujin Oh Gravity Co., Ltd. Email: [email protected] Telephone: +82-2-2132-7801
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Insider
‘Watch for These Catalysts,' Says Top Investor About Lucid Stock
One could be forgiven for having doubts about Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID), the electric vehicle maker whose share price has plunged 87% over the past 3 years. Confident Investing Starts Here: Yet, despite the steep decline, recent developments suggest there may be some light at the end of the tunnel. Lucid remains on track to manufacture 20,000 vehicles in 2025 – in line with its guidance – and its Q1 2025 net loss of $366 million marks a 46% year-over-year improvement. The company also ended the quarter with a strong liquidity position of $5.76 billion. Even so, Lucid is still operating at a loss, which means any bullish stance largely hinges on faith in the company's long-term potential rather than near-term profitability. That's where top investor Rick Orford – ranked in the very top 1% of TipRanks' stock pros – sees an opportunity. He points to two key catalysts on the horizon: Lucid's strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia and the upcoming launch of the Lucid Gravity SUV. According to Orford, these developments could help shift sentiment and lay the groundwork for future growth and profitability. 'Short-term prospects remain uncertain, but patient investors could benefit significantly if Lucid achieves profitability in the next 3–5 years,' Orford opined. The investor further highlights just how embedded Lucid is in Saudi Arabia's EV ambitions. The Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund holds a majority stake in the company and has committed to purchasing between 50,000 and 100,000 vehicles over the next decade. As Orford sees it, Saudi Arabia views Lucid not just as a financial investment, but as a cornerstone of its broader push to diversify its economy and establish a foothold in the global EV race. 'I'm speculating that they're using Lucid Motors at least in part to achieve their vision of moving away from oil dependency, which could translate to a huge growth runway for the company,' Orford noted. The investor is also intrigued by the company's Lucid's Gravity SUV, which he believes has the potential to help the company capture market share from Tesla when it becomes available next year. Not only does Gravity's 420-mile range compare favorably to Tesla's 244-mile estimates for the Model Y, but the Elon Musk-led company's reputation is in tatters due to his political activities. Summing up, the investor believes in the company's ability to deliver growth going forward – especially for those willing to look further down the road. 'I'm rating the stock a 'Buy' for its long-term potential,' concludes Orford. 'I think investors (buying) at today's prices will be very pleased.' (To watch Orford's track record, click here) Wall Street, however, isn't quite as enthusiastic. Most analysts are still in 'wait-and-see' mode. With 7 Holds outweighing just 1 Buy and 2 Sells, LCID claims a consensus Hold (i.e., Neutral) rating. Meanwhile, the average 12-month price target of $2.54 implies the stock is likely to stay range-bound for the foreseeable future. (See LCID stock forecast) To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks' Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks' equity insights.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Prediction: Lucid Group Stock Is a Buy Before Aug. 4
Shares of the electric vehicle maker have been volatile so far in 2025. However, there are three good reasons to buy Lucid stock right now. 10 stocks we like better than Lucid Group › Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) stock has been volatile so far in 2025, with shares gyrating between $2 and $3.50. And while shares look expensive according to some metrics, sales growth is expected to explode higher in both 2025 and 2026. In fact, there are three compelling reasons to consider buying more Lucid shares before the company's next earnings call, which is expected to occur sometime around Aug. 4. In general, investing in electric car stocks can be tricky. But the upside potential is clearly gigantic. Just take a look at Tesla's historic rise. Since 2010, Tesla shares have risen in value by more than 26,000%. Yet over that time period, more than a dozen EV start-ups have gone bankrupt. What determines whether an EV start-up becomes the next Tesla rather than go bankrupt? As Tesla has proven, one of the keys is to release new vehicles, especially affordable ones like the Model Y and Model 3. That's exactly what Lucid is hoping to replicate in the coming years. Earlier this year, Lucid released its Gravity SUV platform. While still priced at $70,000 and above, this luxury vehicle is expected to boost sales significantly. Analysts projects 73% sales growth in 2025, with another 96% growth in 2026. The biggest sales growth for Lucid, however, might occur in 2027 and 2028 after the release of its new "mass-market" vehicles. These new models will have price tags under $50,000, unlocking millions of new potential buyers. The launch of new models should help Lucid not only boost sales dramatically, but also achieve better margins due to scale. Tesla has posted positive gross profit margins for over a decade. Competitor Rivian Automotive, meanwhile, achieved positive gross profit margins last quarter. Lucid, however, is still losing tens of thousands of dollars on every car it sells. How did Tesla and Rivian achieve positive gross margins? It wasn't through ruthless cost-cutting. The key was much simpler: scale. As sales increased due to the introduction of new models, the company was able to achieve operating leverage, spreading out its fixed costs across higher volumes of sales. As Lucid scales its sales base, expect profitability to improve in response. Lucid's Gravity sales numbers may surprise analysts this quarter. If that happens, we could also see gross profit margins improve faster than expected. Finally, investors might be willing to look forward and appreciate to the massive sales potential of Lucid's mass-market vehicle launches. With a current market capitalization of under $10 billion, it's clear that Lucid stock has plenty of upside at current levels, especially compared to Tesla's $1 trillion valuation. What could go wrong? As with any early-stage EV start-up, Lucid isn't flush with cash. As it grows, expect management to tap equity and debt markets further to raise capital for growth. These efforts will keep the company afloat until net profitability is achieved, but current shareholders will be diluted in the process. Plus, there's no guarantee that consumers will like Lucid's new models as much as they loved Tesla's Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles. All in, Lucid is an attractive buy for aggressive growth investors looking to swing for the fences in order to find the next Tesla. But expect plenty of volatility, with 100% downside possible should the company fail. Before you buy stock in Lucid Group, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Lucid Group wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $639,271!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $804,688!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 957% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 167% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 Ryan Vanzo has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Prediction: Lucid Group Stock Is a Buy Before Aug. 4 was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
