Aurora RO is a Ragnarok Online Episode 1.0 emulator server built around a Classic Pre-Renewal experience. It presents itself as a balanced, community-focused place for players to revisit familiar first-job classes and explore Midgard together. The server uses Base and Job EXP rates of x1.3, item drops of x1.3, and a maximum level of 99/50.

Gameplay features include Guild War battles, boss dungeons for pursuing rare items, a free-trade marketplace, reworked skills, and pets that accompany players and add stats. Aurora RO also runs in-game events and updates, including Hotweek activities and a wandering merchant, with some promotions offering rewards through Zeny or Cash draws. The website provides game guides, rankings, a world map, community links, downloads, server information, and player support, which it states is available 24/7.

Aurora RO describes itself as a non-profit educational emulator server and says it is not affiliated with Gravity Co., Ltd.