This week we’re celebrating some fun holidays!

Mar 12: Plant a Flower Day!
Mar 13: World Sleep Day!
Mar 14:  Pi Day!

The Rise of AFK Games

World Sleep Day is a good reminder that rest matters even for gamers. While traditional games often demand long sessions and constant attention, AFK (Away From Keyboard) games have created a different kind of experience. These games continue progressing even when the player isn’t actively playing, allowing characters to farm resources, gain experience, or complete tasks while the player sleeps or goes about their day.

In a way, AFK games fit perfectly into modern lifestyles: you can still enjoy the feeling of progress and growth in a game without sacrificing your sleep schedule. Sometimes the best strategy isn’t grinding all night it’s simply letting the game play along while you rest.

— Justin J., Asst Project Manager

Sweet Numbers
In celebrating Pi Day, a fun day that brings together everyone’s love of pies and everyone’s favorite subject, math. Sadly, some people did not get that memo, and they dread it. As a kid, I was like that too, but I remember playing a bunch of web-based math games and slowly starting to enjoy them and appreciate the subject more. As I got older and even had the chance to teach kids, I found myself using the same tactic. One of those games is Papa’s Bakeria, where players make pies while managing orders in a timely manner, or else the customers get mad and sometimes confrontational, just like in real life. It may feel like running a chaotic little pie shop, but along the way, kids who once hated math and want nothing to do with it start practicing counting, timing, and other math skills without even realizing it. I think that is the beauty of video games. They can take a subject someone dislikes and somehow make it fun, letting them see it in a whole new light. Or maybe I am overthinking it, and making pies is just as wonderful as eating them.

— Andrew S., Asst Producer

Planting Good Vibes
This week, I find myself thinking back on childhood days in the garden. Being outside with a small shovel, cracking through that top layer of dirt while the sun sat warm on my back. The soil had a smell I couldn’t really explain back then. Still can’t, honestly. But something about knowing a tiny seed could eventually change the whole look of a yard made it feel worth doing. That feeling stuck. It probably shapes why a day like this still lands for me the way it does, as a quiet reminder that adding something small and beautiful to a shared space is rarely a wasted effort, even if it’s just one flower in a pot sitting next to your monitor.

For a lot of long-time RO players, Midgard seems to scratch that same itch in its own way. The soft town colors, the flower gear, the way a crowded Prontera can somehow feel more like a garden than a lobby. RO has always been a little unusual in how it holds two things at once: the min-maxing, the build theory, the damage math on one side, and on the other, genuinely tender little moments. Meeting someone in a pretty map. Lining up a screenshot under the cherry trees. Sending a blossom emote because words felt like too much.
Plant a Flower Day doesn’t need to carry more weight than it actually has. It can just be a nudge. Log off for a bit, find some real dirt, plant something that’ll keep growing after today’s dailies reset.

— Mace T., Project Manager

That’s all for now. Thanks for stopping by.
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With Halloween here, we just want to say thank you for being part of this amazing community. Your passion and energy really bring the spooky season to life.

We hope you enjoy the Halloween events and create some fun memories with friends in-game.

Stay safe and have a blast!
Check out the Ragnarok Online Halloween events: https://renewal.playragnarok.com/news/newslist.aspx#n4431
And don’t miss DragonSaga’s festivities too: https://www.playdragonsaga.com/news/newsdetail.aspx?id=4661

We’re celebrating Ragnarok Online’s 22nd Anniversary with exciting limited-time events and rewards!

22nd Anniversary Festival

Take part in the Anniversary Event Quest daily to receive event-limited items – open them to test your luck or collect them to exchange for guaranteed rewards at the Exchange NPC.
https://renewal.playragnarok.com/news/EventDetail.aspx?id=1878

22nd Anniversary Pass

Get exclusive limited rewards to commemorate 22 years of adventure in Midgard.
https://renewal.playragnarok.com/news/EventDetail.aspx?id=1880

22nd Anniversary Login Event

Log in during the Anniversary period to receive special check-in rewards daily.
https://renewal.playragnarok.com/news/eventdetail.aspx?id=1879

Don’t Miss These Events Across Our Games

• Battle Pass in Ragnarok Online – Available now through August 5th
• June Spend Promotion in Ragnarok Online- Now through July 8th
  https://renewal.playragnarok.com/news/newslist.aspx#n4399
• Weekly Code Event in Ragnarok Begins – Running through June 14th
  https://www.playrobegins.com/
• Diabolical Puzzle in Midgard Heroes: Ragnarok Idle – Until June 30th in Discord
  https://discord.gg/77zHFWAh9f 
• Fun New Items in DragonSaga – Fresh content available now
  https://www.playdragonsaga.com/ 

Join the celebration and make new memories in the worlds you love!
Have a great day, everyone!!

Let’s dive into all the cool stuff happening right now!

Dragon Saga: Amazing New Costumes That Look Incredible!

Dragon Saga just dropped some seriously cool new costumes that’ll make your character look absolutely amazing! Check out what’s new:

• Archangel Costume – Wings and holy vibes? Yes please!
• Ninja Costume – Sneak around like a total boss and look epic doing it
• Kundara Guardian Outfit – This one makes you look super powerful and heroic
• Purple Wizard Robes – Perfect for casting spells and looking mysterious

These costumes are perfect if you want your character to stand out from the crowd. Finally, you can show off your unique style while battling monsters and exploring dungeons!

Ragnarok Begins: New PvP Zone!

Calling all fighters! Ragnarok Begins just added the coolest new PvP zone in Einbroch, and it’s called the Colosseum. Here’s why it’s so awesome:

• Battle other real players in an epic arena setting
• Test your skills and see who’s the strongest fighter
• Fair fights with balanced gameplay (no cheating allowed!)
• Show off your best moves and strategies

If you’ve been looking for more ways to prove you’re the best player around, this is your chance! The Colosseum is where legends are made.

Ragnarok Online: Summer Fun and Battle Pass Madness!

Last Week for WarpPortal Point Sale!

Hey Ragnarok Online players – this is super important! The WarpPortal Point Transfer Bonus Event is almost over, and you only have until May 27th to grab these amazing deals!

Here’s what’s happening:

• Buy WarpPortal points and get BONUS points for free!
• The more you buy, the bigger bonus you get
• This sale started on May 13th, so we’re in the final stretch
• Don’t miss out on getting extra points to spend on all your favorite items!

This is your last chance to get more bang for your buck before the sale ends. If you’ve been thinking about buying points for costumes, items, or anything else in the game, NOW is the time to do it!

Get the full details: WarpPortal Point Sale

Fishing Mania – The Coolest Summer Event Ever!

Who says summer has to be boring? Ragnarok Online’s Fishing Mania event is here to save the day! Here’s what makes it so fun:

• Build your own fishing rod with the friendly NPC Fishy Man in Alberta (/navi alberta 208/72)
• Catch tons of different fish and win awesome prizes
• Perfect way to chill out when you need a break from fighting monsters
• Summer vibes in Rune-Midgard are unbeatable!

Sometimes it’s nice to just relax by the water and catch some fish, especially when you can win cool rewards doing it!

Check it out: Fishing Mania Event

Battle Pass Season 1 – Level Up Your Rewards!

The new Battle Pass system is like having a personal challenge list that gives you amazing rewards! Here’s how it works:

• Complete fun missions to earn Battle Pass EXP
• Level up your Battle Pass to unlock better and better rewards
• Each season has different themes and challenges
• The higher your level, the cooler stuff you get!

It’s like having a treasure hunt that never ends, and every mission you complete gets you closer to epic rewards.

Learn more: Battle Pass Details

Other Cool Stuff Happening Right Now

Kachua Secret Boxes Are Like Surprise Presents!

• Use special Kachua Keys to open mystery boxes full of treasures
• The contents change every month, so there’s always something new to discover
• It’s like opening birthday presents, but way more often!

May Spending Event = Free Stuff!

• When: May 1st through June 8th, 2025
• Spend Kafra Points in the Item Mall and get bonus rewards
• The more you spend, the more free stuff you get!
• Pick up your rewards from NPC Code the Redeemer on Eden’s 2nd floor

New Kachua Mileage Coupon Items

• Trade your coupons for cool new items
• Visit NPC Salesman Macaron in Prontera (/navi prontera 180/328)
• Fresh items added regularly, so check back often!

Get all the details: May Spend Promotion

Ragnarok Online Latin America: The Big Launch is Almost Here!

This is HUGE news! Ragnarok Online Latin America officially launches on May 28th – that’s only 6 days away!

Latin American players have been waiting forever for this, and it’s finally happening! You’ll get:

• Servers designed just for Latin American players
• Better connection and faster gameplay
• A whole community of players who speak your language
• All the Ragnarok fun you love, but closer to home

The countdown is on, and the excitement is real!

Official site: Ragnarok Online Latin America

The best part? Most of these events and features are happening right now, so you don’t have to wait around. Jump in, have fun, and start collecting all that cool stuff!

What are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments, and happy gaming everyone!