PRESS RELEASES
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MU Online’s latest update adds new Artifact Equipment
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WEBZEN has announced the latest update patch for its long-running classic PC MMORPG, MU Online.
WEBZEN has released the third update of MU Season 18 Part 1 today, bringing in new features, tweaks, and events.
The latest update introduces the new Artifact Equipment into the game. Earned through the New Baruka Event, Artifacts can be equipped on characters to provide them with power mightier than anything ever seen before. Players can also collect the scattered fragments and combine the hexagon artifact fragments to obtain various and rare options as well as up to a 100 Stats increase.
The update also adds a new event zone, Group Boss Battle Event, allowing players to team up with up to 40 characters to hunt down terrifying boss monsters for a variety of rewards such as Jewel of Harmony Box and Group Boss Battle Bonus Box.
There will be tweaks in the Fortress of the Imperial Guardian: Baruka Event Map, including a new entry level (Level 1,000 or higher) and changes in event map progress and rewards. Players will be able to earn the new artifact rewards and fragments only through the renewed Fortress of the Imperial Guardian: Baruka Event.
In addition to these new features, the MU Online team is running the third round of Season 18 Part 1 Update Celebration Events along with new bonus rewards.
Starting today until before the maintenance on September 19, the drop rate of special items only available in the Elite Zone of Ignis Volcano will be doubled, and Monster HP in the Ignis Volcano will be decreased by 20% and MIN/MAX Elemental Attack will be decreased by 20%.
Maze of Dimensions rewards also will be doubled, and Maze of Dimensions monsters hunting EXP will be increased by 30%.
During the event period, +8~+15 accessory upgrade success rate will be increased by 20%.
Players also can collect Gemstones dropped from monsters and refine them into Jewel of Harmony via NPC Eplis.
At the event page of the official website, there will be the Update Point Shopping Event, giving players a new mission to collect Update Points by logging in to the game for 1 hour to exchange them for Bless of Light (Greater), Wing of Angel and Devil, Talisman of Ascension II, Gold Channel Ticket and more.
Additionally, the Lapidary Stone Ranking Event will offer players a chance to earn Ranking Points by opening the Lapidary Stone Box, and players ranked in the Top 200 Ranking Point will get special prizes such as +0 Earring of Allurement(+3Option), +0 Earring of Allurement(+2Option), +0 Earring of Blood(+3Option) and Lapidary Stone.
This update also includes more Season 18 Update Celebration Sales for Artifact Package, Lapidary Stone Box, Premium Package and Pink Scroll Package.
For more details of MU Online and ongoing events, visit the official website: https://muonline.webzen.com/en/events/season18part1-3 and join the official Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/MUWEBZEN/
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August 29 2023
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Shot Online celebrates US Server’s 18th anniversary with Birdie Race Event
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WEBZEN has announced that its classic online golf game ‘Shot Online’ kicked off the celebration event for the 18th anniversary of its US Server.
Developed by WEBZEN ONNET, Shot Online is a massively multiplayer online golf game which has been running for 18 years in the United States. The game is free to download and play on PC at GamesCampus. Featuring realistic golf physics, the game allows players to create golfers, train them and compete with them in tournaments and official events against other players with MMORPG elements.
Starting today, WEBZEN will be running several themed activities to celebrate the US Server’s 18th anniversary with the Shot Online community, including Birdie Race Event, Caddy Event, weekend giveaway and more.
From today until September 19, the Shot Online team will be monitoring the numbers of birdies scored by players. When certain milestones are reached, all players will unlock the associated bonus rewards such as Mini Game, Anniversary Box A/B/C, and +20% bonus EXP.
When players achieve their final goal of 1,250,000 birdies during the event period, all players will receive the Anniversary Selection Box, in which players can choose from Legend Change Hammer, Clothes Enhancing Fabric Pouch +500, Legend Change Ember, Promotion-Cloth Pouch +500, and Blessed Legend Craft Hammer.
From August 24 until September 18, WEBZEN will be hosting a Cumulative Attendance Event where players can check-in continuously and get various daily rewards, including G.H.P Coupon 20, Platinum Tee 10, Co Player Energy 25% 2H, and much more.
Players will also get a permanent Anniversary costume on this coming weekend.
On top of that, more in-game events including Caddie EXP Event, EXP Burning Event, NG Rain Event, and Beat the SOMs Event are scheduled for September.
For more information and details on the ongoing events and features, players are invited to visit Shot Online’s official website at: https://shotonline.gamescampus.com/news/events and join the official Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/shotonlinegolf/
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August 23 2023
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MU Online adds a new map, Ignis Volcano with the second phase of Season18 Part 1
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WEBZEN announced today that its classic PC MMORPG MU Online kicked off the second phase of Season 18 Part 1 Update Events.
Following Season 18 Part 1 in July, the latest update introduces a brand-new map called Ignis Volcano, along with a second phase of limited-time events that will offer various in-game rewards.
The Ignis Volcano is a new field where monsters covered with the magma of underground Vulcanus appear. Unlocked after reaching Level 1,220, this new field will give players a chance to dominate the heat of the Ignis Volcano.
Starting from August 8 until September 29, the new map will allow players to collect Elemental Symbols such as Fire and Darkness Symbols from the elemental monsters in the Ignis volcano. Combing them with the help of NPC Lahap will allow players to acquire the Elemental Box containing rare items such as Mastery Pentagram and other exclusive items.
Along with a level cap increase to Lv. 1,450, a 30% EXP Boost Event will be running until maintenance on September 29. During the event period, monsters’ HP will also be decreased by 20% for full time.
If players reach level 1,450, they will also get a Limited-Edition Illusion Knight: Jacquard Muun Reward through the Gremory case in the Season Level Reward Box.
Moreover, players who create a new Illusion Knight: Jacquard character will get Talisman of AscensionⅠ(3 Days), and the Bloodangel weapon or armor will n0ot disappear after Mastery Equipment Enchantment fails until +11 before maintenance on September 29.
On top of that, there will be a Fruit Decrease Stat Reset Event and Seed Sphere Free Cost Event for players to take part in, offering them the chance to earn various rewards.
Coming with the second phase of Season 18 Part 1 Update Events, the MU Expedition Event will offer players who have missed the Speed Server a second golden chance to create the new Illusion Knight: Jacquard with an exclusive support in the original server.
In the official website, various Bullet Roulette Events are now live. Players can use their Goblin Points to get 5 Dimensional Keys and play the Dimensional Roulette for 1 minute to earn various rewards such as new mastery armor and other exclusive items.
Additionally, weekly top 200 roulette point rankers will get special prizes such as +0 Blessed Divine Archangel Weapon, +0 Brilliant Armor (+15 Stat +Luck), 200,000 Ruud, Talisman of Ascension II (14Days) and the newly added Apocalypse Armor Set. Especially, the top ranker who earns the most Ranking Points for each week will receive additional rare set items, such as +0 4th Wing + Luck +2 Option [Level 3].
Lastly, special sales for Goblin Points, All-in-One Package, Golden Days Package and Bless of Light are also waiting for players with the best deals in the shop.
For more details of MU Online Season 18 Part 1 and ongoing events, visit the official website: https://muonline.webzen.com/en/events/season18part1-2 and join the official Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/MUWEBZEN/
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August 08 2023
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MU Archangel’s version 1.19 update introduces the new Fae content
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WEBZEN has announced that its mobile MMORPG, MU Archangel, receives its latest 1.19 update today.
The 1.19 patch allows players to get their hands on a new Fae content, bountiful growth systems, and so much more.
The new Fae content will be unlocked once players reach level 600 (Master level 200) and open the Corps feature. There are four elements - Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, and players can find the Fae within the [Mythical Beast] > [Fae] menu.
When players allow their Fae to join in a PK (Player Killing) battle, they will receive a Spirit Barrier effect that can be applied to PK battles and activate the Type Option Master which contains powerful options based on the star rating of each type's Fae in their main roster.
Players can also level up, promote, and transcend their Fae to increase its tier and obtain various option effects. Plus, players can even activate the new Fae Codex to grant them powerful options.
Fae Rune is another way to make their Fae even stronger and it can be equipped in each of the four corresponding slots. Players can acquire their Fae Rune through Corps BOSS content or other events.
In addition to Fae Rune, upgrading their Fae to a higher star rank will increase its star rating and unlock its special skills, and the higher the star rank, the stronger the special skills unlocked.
With this update, the new Costume Codex system where players can organize a collection of costumes and acquire additional Codex options has been also added to the game.
Furthermore, the new Relic Combination system, increased Max levels and tiers of each content, new items, several tweaks, optimizations, and bug fixes are now available in MU Archangel.
Meanwhile, MU Archangel is running an in-game event to get 50% Exp buff in Land of Demons, and a special weekly package will be on sale over the weekend.
MU Archangel’s global version is currently available to download on the Google Play Store and App Store in Southeast Asian countries only, in English, Thai, and Chinese.
To learn more about MU Archangel’s latest update, players can visit the official website: https://muarchangel.webzen.com and join the official Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/MUarchangelSEAofficial for the latest game chats and events.
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July 28 2023
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ToyTopia: Match3 releases soft launch for Android in the United States, Europe a
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WEBZEN announced today its upcoming mobile puzzle game, ToyTopia: Match3, is available now for Android in select regions.
Developed by WEBZEN Cube Inc., WEBZEN’s subsidiary, ToyTopia: Match3 is a match-three puzzle game for Android and iOS, which uses a fun toy-building mechanic. With ToyTopia, WEBZEN is diversifying into other genres and seeking to add casual gamers to its global community of players.
ToyTopia: Match3 is not just any match-three puzzle. Players can indulge in multiple levels of strategic puzzling while outwitting the bad guys, while enjoying plenty of villain gimmicks across an exciting toy world.
In addition to the match-3 puzzle gameplay, players will be able to build and customize their own town by arranging decorations and toy-themed characters. They will also spend their time collecting Stars by completing puzzles, using these stars to obtain toy-themed characters from the Dreamcatcher Machine, and placing these characters in buildings to earn Coins.
Along with this soft launch, WEBZEN today released the official trailer for ToyTopia: Match3 to showcase the features and gameplay elements in the match-3 puzzle adventure. Interested players can watch the trailer on the official YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/5twGfXWKHBc
In the game, a daily login event has begun to celebrate the soft launch. Players will be able to get all the daily login rewards for 7 days and join events and win special toy characters in the game.
ToyTopia: Match3 is now available to download on the Google Play Store in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand and other select countries.
The iOS version of the game will be coming later. In the meantime, any gamers who are interested can follow the official Facebook page to get connected with members of the official community, and stay tuned for all the latest news and ongoing events.
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July 12 2023
