PRESS RELEASES
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MU Archangel launches the Castle Siege video contest to seek out the best guild,
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WEBZEN announced that its new mobile MMORPG MU Archangel has become one of the most popular role-playing games on Google Play Store in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines.
MU Archangel follows in the footsteps of Webzen’s MU Online, the original PC classic MMORPG, and is essentially a mobile spin-off that provides classic MU elements that fans of the franchise all know and love.
Continuing the legacy of the Archangel weapon, MU Archangel lets players choose from three distinct classes - Dark Knight, Dark Wizard, or Elf. Long-time fans of the franchise can relive the adventure from the glory days of MU Online with classic contents such as Blood Castle, Devil Square, and Chaos Castle, while those looking for something fresh and exciting can enjoy the all-new dungeons added to the mobile game.
After MU Archangel was launched in Southeast Asian countries on May 13, MU Archangel has topped the RPG genre download chart for Android (as of May 20), and additional servers have been set up in the game. MU Archangel is now available for download on the Google Play Store and App Store for free, in English, Thai and Chinese.
Since the launch of the game, the MU Archangel team has been running various in-game events and promotions, including the Server BOSS First Kill Event, and the Hall of Fame Ranking Event, as well as extra rewards such as a daily login bonus, and Happy Hour rewards.
In the official MU Archangel Facebook fan page, various community events offering a chance to get free in-game rewards are waiting for all the warriors of MU Archangel. First, 100 randomly selected winners who share their gameplay tips and tricks in the comment section will receive in-game rewards including Jewel of Moonlight, Jewel of Evolution, and Attack Stone, and the event will be running until May 23.
Starting from today, a new video contest to show off the Castle Siege battle with guild members is running until May 30. To join this event, players are required to upload their gameplay video with certain hashtags on their social media, and then go to the Customer Support to input required information. The Seven winners of guilds from all servers will be announced on June 7, and event rewards include Super Star Title, Jewel of Life, Attack Stone, and Defense Stone.
To learn more about ongoing events, visit the official website: http://muarchangel.webzen.com and discuss the game and participate in the latest events, contests and giveaways on the official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MUarchangelSEAofficial
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May 21 2021
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MU ORIGIN 2’s Latest Update Adds New Class Change System and Ancient Tower
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WEBZEN released today the latest 5.2 update of its mobile MMORPG MU ORIGIN 2.
MU ORIGIN 2’s 5.2 update brings the long-awaited Class Change system which enables the change to a desired class. For example, players will be able to choose to be a fierce knight or a majestic mage by using the Chest of Gospels item or Diamonds.
The main feature of this update is the new Ancient Tower where players can explore and acquire items to enhance their Ancient Relic and Ancient Seals. More than 2 players in party mode are required to enter the Ancient Tower only once per day. The Ancient Tower is available to enter daily from 10 AM until 11PM (server time).
In the update, new features of the character upgrade system have been introduced, allowing players to continue to increase their CP (Combat Power) through Divine Feather, Void Record and Costume Evolution.
Divine Feather allows players to reach the full potential of their wings through enhancement. When players enhance their Divine Feather, they can gain additional elemental effects and buffs in accordance with the level and tier.
When reaching lv. 210, players will also have a new mission to defeat monsters and collect their souls in the Void Record which is divided into Rare, Unique and Epic graded fragments. The activated Void Record will allow the set effect depending on the level.
In addition, the new Costume Evolution system has been added to the game. Players can now evolve their costumes by combining three of the same type of costume to obtain extra powers.
Furthermore, a level-cap increase to Master IX (Lv. 1299), new maps, several tweaks, optimizations, and bug fixes are now available in MU ORIGIN 2.
MU ORIGIN 2 is free to download on the Google Play Store and App Store in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. For more details on this update, the MU ORIGIN 2 5.2 Update Trailer is now available on the official WEBZEN YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/eBOmDWLy6PU
Meanwhile, MU ORIGIN 2’s second anniversary celebration event is coming on May 24. The event will bring 3-week login bonuses, special boss monster rewards, free permanent costume, special promotions, with free rewards, which will be running until May 30.
To learn more about MU ORIGIN 2, players can visit the official website: http://muorigin2.webzen.com/ and participate in the latest events and giveaways on the official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MUOrigin2Global/
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May 20 2021
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MU Archangel is out now for Android and iOS in Southeast Asia
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WEBZEN announced that its new mobile MMORPG MU Archangel is now available on Android and iOS in Southeast Asia.
MU Archangel is a new mobile MMORPG and a spin-off of the original MMORPG MU Online that provides classic MU elements that fans of the franchise all know and love, such as Devil Square, Blood Castle, World BOSS, Ancient Battlefield and much more.
Following the huge success of the previous launch in South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam, MU Archangel is out now in Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. MU Archangel is now available for download on the Google Play Store and App Store for free, in English, Thai and Chinese.
There are three playable classes - Dark Knight, Dark Wizard and Elf, and players can also choose the gender of the Dark Wizard (male or female) class. After character creation, MU Archangel will allow players to take advantage of a free-to-play game and earn extra EXP and tons of other rewards through various daily quests and farming available in the game.
Players can also join thrilling parties for BOSS raids and guild battles such as Castle Siege, Guild Estate, and Guild Training, and explore exciting new content that suits their playstyle best. To see what is in the game, watch the launch trailer at the official YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/hfvmxj30A1Y
To celebrate the SEA launch, the Archangel team is running various events including the Server BOSS First Kill Event, and the Hall of Fame Ranking Event, as well as extra rewards such as a daily login bonus, Happy Hour rewards, and lv90 rewards. Additionally, everyone who pre-registered for MU Archangel on the Google Play Store or App Store will receive a coupon including Jewel of Blessing, Jewel of Soul, Jewel of Life, and a commemorative title that will support players in their initial gameplay.
Along with the launch in Southeast Asia today, the official MU Archangel website also goes live, providing the latest game news, guides, shop, FAQ, and support services. Top-up bonuses, special daily package and more promotions are also waiting for players to offer the best deals.
To learn more about MU Archangel, visit the official website: http://muarchangel.webzen.com and discuss the game and participate in the latest events, contests and giveaways on the official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MUarchangelSEAofficial
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May 13 2021
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MU Archangel Cinematic Trailer and SEA Launch Date Revealed
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WEBZEN announced that its new mobile MMORPG MU Archangel will officially be released in Southeast Asia on May 13, 2021.
MU Archangel is a new mobile spin-off of the famous classic MMORPG “MU Online” that provides diverse ways to enjoy core gameplay elements of MU, including Devil Square, Blood Castle, Boss raids, Castle Siege and much more.
Following the success of the previous MU series, the upcoming mobile MMORPG MU Archangel has already proven to be the best game as it continues to maintain top ranks in both popular and grossing charts on Google Play and App Store for many months in all servicing countries, including South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. MU Archangel has become the No. 1 app in terms of sales and downloads both on the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store, especially in Taiwan and Vietnam.
On the 13th of May, WEBZEN will finally bring MU Archangel to the Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. With this upcoming launch, there will be 3 classes available in MU Archangel: Dark Knight, Dark Wizard, and Elf. Plus, for the first time ever in the MU franchise, the non-gender-locked Dark Wizard class will have both female and male versions.
Along with the announcement of the official launch date, WEBZEN today released a cinematic trailer for MU Archangel via the official WEBZEN YouTube channel. To watch the cinematic trailer, visit the official YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/FbkoQ7-5RzQ
MU Archangel will be available for download on iOS and Android for free starting May 13. In the meantime, mobile RPG enthusiasts can participate in an ongoing pre-registration event to get enhancement items such as Jewel of Blessing, Jewel of Soul, Jewel of Life, and a commemorative title that will support players in their initial gameplay. For pre-registration visit Google Play, Apple App Store or the official MU Archangel website: http://muarchangel.webzen.com
Interested gamers who are eagerly waiting for MU Archangel release can also check out game information and news on the official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/MUarchangelSEAofficial
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May 11 2021
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Come One Come All to the Greatest Festival for Webzen’s 12th Anniversary
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WEBZEN announced that its global game portal WEBZEN.COM is hosting a festival to celebrate its 12th Anniversary.
WEBZEN.COM is turning 12! Come and celebrate at the greatest festival of the year. During the event period, everyone is welcome to visit WEBZEN.COM’s amusement park and participate in the entertaining activities prepared to receive rewards. Plenty of rides are ready at the official website, so collect as many tickets as you can to go on the rides and win many gifts.
To earn even more ride tickets, all players are encouraged to visit Webzen’s official Facebook page, which also is also celebrating the 12th Anniversary with various events. Participate in the Quiz events to receive awesome in-game items for C9 and MU Online. Also, players can receive Wcoins by joining in the Share event, so share our post and don’t miss this great opportunity.
In addition, MU Online is running an event to offer players a chance to seize the best benefit ever in celebration of this anniversary. Players can receive a gift package filled with special items to start the new Speed Server. The most notable point about the Speed Server is that two servers are open at the same time to provide enough space for players to level up conveniently. Also, players will be able to transfer to any other server of their choice.
C9 has also prepared events for the 12th Anniversary. Four new event dungeons: Dimensional Fissure, Bang Turmoil, Evil's Hideout, and The Archery have opened for the players to enjoy. Moreover, extra EXP will be given for defeating monsters and clearing stages, and enhancement rates will be increased for weapons, armors, accessories, and so on during the event period.
Alongside these events, a special top-up bonus up to 30% and extra gifts will be available to celebrate the anniversary. For more details about the 12th Anniversary events, visit the official website at: https://www.webzen.com/events/Anniversary12th/gate, and participate in the latest events and giveaways on the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/webzengames
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April 15 2021
