The Ronin ecosystem game ROMW seeks a new home, sparking community controversy

Recently, the development team of "Ragnarok: Monster World" (ROMW) announced the launch of a "multi-chain architecture" service on the CROSS Protocol, which has sparked strong reactions from the Ronin community. Players have criticized this move as a "soft rug" relocation and expressed concerns about the future development of the game.

Shortly after the incident, senior management at Sky Mavis publicly accused the ROMW team of violating the cooperation agreement and announced the termination of the partnership. This series of events plunged the originally close cooperative relationship into a crisis of trust, affecting not only the Ronin ecosystem but also casting a shadow over the development prospects of ROMW.

The ROMW team responded by stating that they have not reached any secret agreements and have fulfilled all contractual obligations. They indicated that they communicated with Sky Mavis as early as February this year, including direct meetings with senior management. ROMW pledged to continue operating games on Ronin while emphasizing the importance of maintaining community interests.

In this controversy, Ronin co-founder Jihoz also publicly criticized ROMW, calling it a "poor imitation of Clash Royale." This statement stands in stark contrast to Ronin's previous strong support for ROMW, raising doubts within the community.

Sky Mavis initially announced that it would delist ROMW-related assets from its platform, but after community feedback, it adjusted its decision and only removed the official endorsement mark. However, this series of events has led to a significant drop in the prices of ROMW-related NFTs, causing economic losses for players.

The new version of ROMW on the CROSS Protocol features an independent game process and token system, with almost no economic ties to the Ronin version. This decision has caused strong dissatisfaction among players, many of whom feel it is a betrayal of their original investments.

The industry generally holds a pessimistic view on the future of ROMW. Developers indicate that this move by ROMW may be aimed at acquiring more resources and financial support. However, in the context of damaged reputation and harmed player interests, ROMW will face significant challenges in rebuilding an active player community.

This event not only impacted the development prospects of ROMW but also sparked reflections on the stability of the Web3 gaming ecosystem. How to maintain player interests while pursuing development has become an important issue faced by the industry.