GRAVITY (NASDAQ:GRVY) Co., Ltd is a South Korea–based developer and publisher of online games, best known for creating the Ragnarok franchise. Since its founding in 2000 by industry veteran Kim Sang-young, the company has specialized in massively multiplayer online role‐playing games (MMORPGs) and related digital content. Over the years, Gravity has expanded its portfolio beyond its flagship title to include sequels, spin-offs and mobile adaptations targeted at a global audience.
The company’s product lineup centers on PC and mobile MMORPGs built on the Ragnarok intellectual property. Ragnarok Online, launched in 2002, has been localized in more than 170 countries, while subsequent releases such as Ragnarok Online 2 and the mobile title Ragnarok M: Eternal Love have extended the brand’s reach. Gravity continues to develop new expansions, user-generated content features and seasonal events to engage its community of players.
To support its global operations, Gravity conducts distribution and regional development through subsidiaries and licensing partnerships. Key units include Gravity Interactive in North America and Gravity Game Arise in Japan, alongside offices and joint ventures in Taiwan, China and Southeast Asia. This structure allows the company to tailor game services, customer support and marketing initiatives to diverse markets while leveraging its core IP.
Under the leadership of its founder Kim Sang-young, Gravity has maintained a strategic focus on community engagement, technological innovation and cross-platform growth. The company’s pipeline features ongoing enhancements to existing titles as well as new projects that aim to capitalize on emerging trends in online entertainment, including live service models and mobile gaming ecosystems.
