1 Game is still in development? True

Though the game is still far from being completed, Gravity has already discussed they will conduct a beta for Korea and Japan sometime in December of 2005.

2 There have been plans for an English version. True

Gravity has discussed bringing RO to English version. However, to avoid forseen problems like that of RO1, they are taking their time before releasing it globally. Much testing is being conducted at this time. Only selected Korean applicants to the closed beta were accepted. Stay tuned!

3 Ragnarok Online will no longer be a franchise. False

Gravity with its success of reselling the rights to Ragnarok to third parties at a reciprocol pecentage of the profit, they will certainly again hire out third parties to conduct their business world-wide. The exception of course with Gunho and Gravity merger - kRO and jRO will be under direct influence by the company.

4 Ragnarok popularity preceed that of it's predecessor? Maybe

Ragnarok is THE most popular game in Korea. The game has done tremendiously in all of the Asian areas. European RO was also a huge success. There is no doubt that with increased exposure that the game exists, many players will show interest in the sequel.