PRESS RELEASES
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WEBZEN Celebrates 14th Anniversary of MU Online
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Seoul, Korea - 14th October, 2015 - WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of free-to-play games, today announced that the full-3D MMORPG MU Online has released its expansion roadmap for “Season XI”.
Celebrating MU Online’s 14th anniversary, WEBZEN today held a press conference named “MU:STORY and Next…” in Seoul, Korea.
MU Online is the first ever Full 3D online game in Korea. Since 2001, MU Online has been running for 14 years now, and in many countries, still have a significant number of registered players, with 8.5 million in Korea alone. A fantasy RPG that takes place on the legendary continent of MU, the game has grown in 14 years to incorporate not just the usual hack and slash events, raids and quests, it also boasts large castle siege events. It was the trailblazer in 3-D MMOs and added to that, it is very easy and simple to play and a strong community.
Moreover, MU Online has had a quite impressive history. Over the course of its life, over 30,000,000 characters have created on to MU Online for a combined total of over 5.4 billion hours (that’s over 620,000 years!) of play-time. Together WEBZEN has released and enjoyed 10 major updates, along with numerous smaller content patches, events and other milestones.
WEBZEN currently works together with local publishers in other countries such as China, Japan, Thailand, etc. to provide service in corresponding countries and also provides global service via its global game portal ‘WEBZEN.com’.
WEBZEN also works in partnership with FHL games for a distribution channel service of MU Online. MU Online is available in Spanish language through ‘KAYBO.com’, game portal service of FHL games. WEBZEN plans to expand the distribution channel service in order to add support for more languages.
Season XI will introduce a new map ‘Ferea’, including the most powerful boss monster, a new armour set ‘Dark Angle’ and new skills, and this upcoming expansion is currently scheduled for spring 2016 in the West.
More information on MU Online is available on MU Online’s official website: http://muonline.webzen.com/
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October 14 2015
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The ELOA Initial Beta Test Starts Today
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Seoul, Korea – 13th October, 2015 – WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of free-to-play games, has announced that the initial beta test for the upcoming triple-action hack 'n' slash MMORPG ELOA: Elite Lord of Alliance kicks off today on webzen.com.
Starting today, the initial beta test will give players the first opportunity to participate in the Western version of ELOA. During the initial beta phase, players will also have the opportunity to experience the core system of the game, the “Triple Battle Stance System”, in which each class will have 3 battle stances to switch between in real time. Each battle stance has its own unique features for playing solo, in a party, and PvP. Based on this feature, players can enjoy a total of 24 skills per each battle stance as they please. Players can gain the advantage in battle by not only easily responding to constantly changing battle tactics, but also by customizing their own battle style and combos as freely as they want.
In addition, players will be able to share their feedback and valuable comments on the game with the developers on the official ELOA forum: http://forum.webzen.com/forum/en/eloa-english
The initial beta test 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 test on the official ELOA website: http://eloa.webzen.com/
Along with the initial beta test, the ELOA team is organizing a login event, bug catch event, and guide creation event which will offer players the chance to win a variety of prizes including inventory scrolls, transform scrolls, potions and more.
More information on the game is now available on the official ELOA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalELOA
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October 13 2015
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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
