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Gravity Game Tech to Host 'Ragnarok Festa 2026' in Bangkok on the 7th

SoftwareNovember 6, 20261 min read

Gravity Game Tech, the Thai arm of Gravity, will hold a Ragnarok game festival in Bangkok on the 7th. It mixes esports tournaments with first looks at new games.

A Ragnarok festival in Bangkok

Gravity Game Tech will hold "Ragnarok Festa 2026" on the 7th at the U-Live Hall inside EmSphere mall in Bangkok, Thailand. The venue uses a "Melody of Alberta" theme, based on the port city of Alberta in the game. The event includes esports matches, hands-on booths, a musical show, an opening ceremony, a local singer's performance, and a final with an award ceremony.

Key numbers and facts

Three esports events: Ragnarok Stars 2026 (5 teams, 7 vs 7), Ragnarok Classic Championship 2026 (4 teams, 7 vs 7), and Ragnarok Landverse Championship 2026 (6 teams, 10 vs 10).
Total prize money across all events is about $185,000.
The play area shows 25 Ragnarok IP titles, including the new games Ragnarok Online 3 and Ragnarok: The New World.
New this year: a Creator Zone for fan-made goods and a Partner Stage where companies promote their games.

What Ragnarok is

Ragnarok is a long-running game franchise, often called an IP (intellectual property). An IP can be used across many games, events, and products. This festival brings together fans from around the world to play, trade, and cheer for players.

Why it matters

The event shows how a game brand can grow beyond one game. It joins competitive play, new releases, and fan culture in one place. It also gives Gravity a chance to test new games and platforms with a live crowd in Southeast Asia.

What to watch

Results of the three esports championships and who wins the prize money.
Player reactions to the new games Ragnarok Online 3 and Ragnarok: The New World.
How the new Creator Zone and Partner Stage perform with visitors.

Glossary

Gravity Game Tech: The Thai branch of Gravity, which runs this event in Bangkok.
Ragnarok: A long-running online game franchise made by Gravity.
IP: Short for intellectual property; a famous name or world that can be used in games and products.
Ragnarok Online 3: A new game in the Ragnarok series shown at the festival.
Ragnarok: The New World: Another new Ragnarok game featured in the play area.

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