PRESS RELEASES
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ASTA Initial Beta Test Scheduled for November 2015
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Seoul, Korea – 8th October, 2015 – WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of online games, announces today that the upcoming Asian fantasy MMORPG ASTA – The War of Tears and Winds will soon begin a public initial beta test.
Access to the initial beta test will not be restricted, and starting from 3rd November 2015, all players with an active WEBZEN account will be able to check out this new addition to the webzen.com game portal for the first time. The initial beta test is scheduled to last for roughly one month and will provide players with a first look at the game’s settings and features, while also doubling as a server stress test and general check-up. Upon its conclusion, player progress and characters will be wiped. Once the official open beta begins, all participants of the initial beta test will receive a special thank-you gift.
Apart from the unique art design and attention to detail in its environments and characters, ASTA also brings back some of the most popular features found in the most beloved classic MMOs, such as customizable attributes and talent trees. This allows players to have more freedom within the game and to create their perfect character. The Divine Spirit System and jewelry crafting also allow for extensive customization, letting players fine-tune their specializations even further.
Boasting a wide range of features, ASTA offers plenty of content for players of all types. Some of the most notable features include:
• A vibrant fantasy setting inspired by Asian myths and legends
• Dense and suspenseful storylines and quests
• A dungeon and raid finder for cooperative group play
• PvP battlegrounds, arenas, and guild battles
• Extensive character customization, featuring unique systems such as Divine Spirits
• An in-depth crafting system with a variety of professions
Interested players are invited to check out the game’s official webpage found at http://asta.webzen.com for more information, and the option to register for an account. ASTA can also be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Astammo, and the official trailer is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/msSyFNJPNmA
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October 08 2015
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ELOA Begins Initial Beta Test in the West on October 13th
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Seoul, Korea – 6th October, 2015 – WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of free-to-play games, has announced that Triple-Action Hack 'n' Slash MMORPG ELOA: Elite Lord of Alliance will begin the initial beta test in North America and Europe on Tuesday, 13th October (UTC).
From today, players can sign up for the ELOA initial beta test simply by using their existing webzen.com account. The first step is to head on over to the official ELOA page and click the orange button marked "Join the Beta" at the top. By clicking the button, users will automatically be entered into the initial beta test that is currently scheduled to last for roughly one week. Upon its conclusion, player progress and characters will be wiped.
Interested players with a WEBZEN account can now download the game client for the initial beta version on the official ELOA website: http://eloa.webzen.com
Along with the official ELOA website, further information on the game and the community forum are now available. Players will be able to express their comments and feedback on the game with other people on the forum.
Developed by NPICSOFT, ELOA is an anime-inspired triple-action hack 'n' slash MMORPG, with familiar action RPG controls and an isometric view of the character. Players can choose between one of 5 playable classes among 4 races, with each class having access to 3 combat stances. ELOA’s unique gameplay revolves around tactically switching between the three stances mid-combat, with each stance offering a different play-style and purpose. ELOA is set in a vibrant, open world full of PvP battles, quests & dungeon raids. It comes with an instance party finder system, and features an extensive pet & costume system to suit all players.
More features of the game will be introduced on the official ELOA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GlobalELOA , and the official trailer is now available on the official ELOA YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/7_divEDfglQ
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October 06 2015
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WEBZEN to Bring ELOA to North America and Europe
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Seoul, Korea – 15th September, 2015 – WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of free-to-play games, announced today that the Triple-A Fantasy MMORPG ELOA will come to North America and Europe through WEBZEN.com.
Today, WEBZEN signed a publishing agreement for ELOA (Elite Lord of Alliance) with the developer NPICSOFT, to bring the game to Western players through the global gaming portal WEBZEN.com.
WEBZEN is planning to start the first beta test this autumn, with the official launch slated for the end of this year (2015).
ELOA is an anime-inspired fantasy action MMORPG, with both point-and-click and keyboard controls. Players will start by choosing one of 5 playable classes among 4 races. Each class has access to 3 stances and skills that players can easily switch between during combat.
Based on the agreement, WEBZEN has the full copyright to ELOA as a publisher, and will therefore team up with NPICSOFT for a successful game release in the North American and European territories.
Dennis Choi, CEO of NPICSOFT states: “We are excited to announce the new partnership with WEBZEN, bringing ELOA to the West through the WEBZEN.com portal with 60 million players from all over the world.” He also mentions: “ELOA is a game that we feel deeply passionate about, and will reflect our approach and commitment to the Western gaming community.”
Richard Sunmyoung Moon, Head of Global Business at WEBZEN also comments: “Along with this latest partnership, we look forward to delivering an enhanced gaming experience to our MMO fans in the West.”
More information on ELOA will be announced on the official website: www.webzen.com
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September 15 2015
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ARCHLORD 2 Releases “Season of Siege” Update
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Seoul, Korea – 1st September 2015 - WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of free-to-play games, is delighted to announce that the PvP-focused MMORPG Archlord 2 has just released its latest content update, “Season of Siege”.
With this update, a new Castle Siege PvP system is introduced where player guilds can compete against each other to conquer the capital cities of the two factions! Building on the release of Guild Battles in May 2015, Castle Siege takes the competition for guild supremacy to a new level.
As the name suggests, the Castle Siege system involves an asynchronous PvP battle, where one team will have to defend a captured castle against an enemy team seeking to wrestle control of it from its defenders. For the first time in Archlord 2, players will be able to utilise special items such as bombs, barricades and guard towers to help them defend the castle or destroy the castle’s defences.
The Castle Siege will open once a week on Sunday at 19:00 UTC on the European server, and on Monday at 02:00 UTC on the American server. In turn, the Archlord Finals will be moved to a later time.
To celebrate the launch of this new update, WEBZEN is launching a level jump event that allows players to receive a free level boost for their character, enabling them to jump right into the action. Both new players and those who have not played the game in a while should not miss this chance to catch up quickly!
Players with a WEBZEN account can update their game client or download the latest update on the official website: http://archlord2.webzen.com/Download.
More information, including detailed preview announcements for the new Castle Siege system, can be found on the Archlord 2 official website: http://archlord2.webzen.com/.
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September 01 2015
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WEBZEN Announces MU Season X Part 3 for September
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Seoul, Korea – 28th August, 2015 – WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of free-to-play games, announces that MU Online will release a new content update on 1st September, named “MU Season X Part 3”.
The update will introduce a new fifth Errtel, “Errtel of Radiance”, a level cap increase to 800, a Skill Imprint system and many more improvements to the game.
Errtel of Radiance are special artifacts that can be combined with pentagrams to add additional options for increased elemental damage or defense. Errtel of Radiance can be mounted when the fifth slot of a pentagram is unlocked by using the “Expansion Scroll of Radiance Slot”.
The Skill Imprint system will allow players to make skills more powerful, depending on the element equipped in the pentagram. The imprinted skill must be equipped with the same element as the pentagram in order for the imprint to take effect.
To celebrate this forthcoming update, the MU Online Team is organizing several events in-game, including a Max Level-up Event and an Errtel Reinforcement Event from 1st September until the weekly maintenance on 22nd September, 2015 (UTC).
In addition, new players will be able to join a “Pre-register Event” for beginners, from today through to 31st August, 2015 (UTC). New players who create their first MU character during the event period will be able to get all-in-one starter packages worth $40.
Returning players who haven’t logged in to MU Online since 11st August, 2015 will receive a gift package including a Gold Channel Ticket (14 days), along with more items.
More information on MU Season X Part 3 is now available on MU Online’s official website: http://muonline.webzen.com/
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August 28 2015
