Ronin Network has officially cut ties with Ragnarok Monster World following a disagreement over project direction and claims of a breach of trust.
The dispute has unfolded publicly, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of the events that led to the fallout. Ronin, developed by Sky Mavis, cited an irreversible breakdown in trust after the game’s developers, known as 0x&, allegedly pursued a deal with another blockchain without full transparency.
Whilst Ronin has taken steps to distance itself from the game, the developers of Ragnarok Monster World maintain that they acted transparently and within the bounds of their understanding with the network.
What happened between the two companies?
According to Ronin, the split was driven by multiple issues, including a lack of alignment with platform guidance, reduced support from the community, and the developers’ alleged decision to “secretly sign” with another blockchain. Ronin leadership viewed this as a fundamental breach of trust, incompatible with the standards it expects from ecosystem partners.
As a result, Ronin announced the termination of its partnership with the developers of Ragnarok Monster World. The game’s assets were removed from Sky Mavis-linked products and delisted from the Ronin Market within 48 hours of the announcement. Ronin clarified that whilst NFTs would remain tradable on decentralised Ronin-compatible platforms, the network would no longer provide technical support or promotional visibility for the project or its upcoming $ZENY token launch.
In a public statement, Ronin co-founder Psycheout described the situation as unfortunate but necessary, stating that repeated attempts to resolve the matter had failed.
How did Ragnarok: Monster World respond to the allegations?
The Ragnarok Monster World team denied claims of secrecy or misconduct. In a post shared via their official X account, the developers stated that discussions around expanding to additional blockchains had been communicated to Ronin leadership—including Sky Mavis COO Aleksander Larsen—as early as the start of 2024.
They also argued that no formal agreements had been violated and that any plans to explore a token launch outside of Ronin were not only transparent but had initially been proposed in discussions involving Sky Mavis. The developers characterised the fallout as a result of differing interpretations, not deliberate noncompliance.
“It is unfair to frame this situation as a ‘loss of trust’ based solely on unilateral interpretations,” their statement read. They affirmed their intention to continue developing the game independently and to remain accountable to their community.
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