PRESS RELEASES
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WEBZEN Announces Season 8.2 Update for MU ONLINE
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July 10, 2013 (San Jose, Calif.) – WEBZEN Inc., a global leader in next-generation free-to-play games, announces that the SEASON 8 PART 2 UPDATE (8.2) for the full 3D MMORPG, MU ONLINE, is now available. This long-awaited update includes the new card game MU ROOMY, new accessories, and other exciting new features that will take gameplay to the next level for fans of the classic fantasy RPG.
“We have prepared the 8.2 update to enhance the gaming experience for those who have played MU ONLINE for a long time,” said JIHUN LEE, Head of Global Publishing at WEBZEN. “Beginning with our new card game MU ROOMY, we will continue to update various contents including a new PvP system.”
New Card Game Event
Citizens of MU are invited to join the exciting new card game event, MU ROOMY. To participate, players need to collect the cards through monster-hunting and create a special set of 3 cards. Winners will be rewarded with an assortment of prizes, including excellent-grade items and in-game currency.
Upgraded Accessories
The SEASON 8.2 UPDATE also includes all-new accessories, which may contain a special defensive option for PvP play. Accessories will include both normal and excellent-grade items.
Additional Features
Players are now able to look up items available in each user’s private store by using “Search Private Store” function. The game’s User Interface (UI) has also been re-designed to optimize players’ party playing.
To celebrate the launch of MU ONLINE’s SEASON 8.2 UPDATE, WEBZEN will host a series of promotions from July 10 – 31. Events include a free item giveaway and the MU ROOMY ranking event. Details can be found on the game’s official website (http://muonline.webzen.com).
- 2013.07.10
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WEBZEN Launches Closed Beta Testing for MU REBIRTH
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July 3, 2013 (San Jose, Calif.) – WEBZEN Inc., a global leader in next-generation free-to-play games, launches closed beta testing (CBT) for MU REBIRTH, a new adaption of the popular fantasy RPG, MU ONLINE. The official CBT for this adrenaline-pumping MMORPG will begin on July 3, 2013 at approximately 7:00 pm and end on July 10, 2013 at 3:00 pm (Global Server Time – Please check http://tinyurl.com/MURebirthFB for updates).
WEBZEN has teamed up with 32 media outlets to give away free beta keys for MU REBIRTH (Available now through July 10). For a full list of the sites that will be hosting this promotion, please visit http://murebirth.webzen.com/events/murebirth/betakey. All players who participate in closed beta will receive in-game cash (valued at $1000) to purchase items in the shop for MU REBIRTH during the CBT period only.
WEBZEN is also offering a special incentive to all MU players who switch from private servers to the official PvP server. Any private server player who applies for the migration to MU REBIRTH during closed beta will receive a rare wing item on July 24. Further details will be available at http://tinyurl.com/MURBetaKey.
To celebrate MU REBIRTH’s official launch on all servers across the globe, WEBZEN will host a massive global competition for cash prizes called the Ultimate MU PvP World Tournament. Watch a few of our MU players challenge the private servers to face them in the upcoming tournament: http://youtu.be/oyCXWnkTmcA
About MU REBIRTH
MU REBIRTH is a thrilling new adaptation of the highly acclaimed 3D MMORPG, MU ONLINE. While based on the classic gaming style of the original fantasy RPG, the game focuses heavily on PVP interaction and features three exciting new components: faster leveling (players can level up to 400 in just one to two hours), a new Rebirth option (players can to start their characters at Level 1 to accumulate points, while their stats remain the same) and a wide selection of free items (redeemed with in-game cash, which can be earned for free within the game).
- 2013.07.05
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ARCTIC COMBAT Releases New PvP Mode – Aliens vs. Humans
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July 2, 2013 (San Jose, Calif.) – WEBZEN Inc., a global leader in next-generation free-to-play games, reveals a heart-stopping new PvP mode for the modern military FPS, ARCTIC COMBAT. In April, players had to defend a nuclear reactor when aliens invaded the game for the very first time. Now the game’s latest PvP mode, Aliens Vs. Humans, allows players to turn into aliens and sends them back into the world to attack and infect other players.
Aliens vs. Humans
In ARCTIC COMBAT’s exclusive new map, White Out, players can engage in the game’s new alien PvP mode. At the beginning of each round, all players start as humans. After an allotted amount of time, players will randomly turn into an Alien Host or a Human Hero. The Alien Hosts can attack Humans, which will infect them and turn them into Aliens. The Human Heroes must defend themselves from the Alien attacks in order to prevent infection. If at least one Human survives or all of the Aliens are killed, the Humans win. If all of the Humans have turned into Aliens, the Aliens win.
The new update for ARCTIC COMBAT also features six new weapons, nine new weapon customization parts, three news skills and a new supply pack which includes a Sentry Gun. Players will also be introduced to two new female characters and the new alien PvP mode map, White Out. The update also includes an added slot for a melee weapon and expandable quick slots and skill slots.
Set amidst the chaos of World War III, ARCTIC COMBAT is a multiplayer online first-person shooter (MOFPS) featuring realistic gameplay experience and a tactical skill development system. The game revolves around the story of a national conflict between two groups; the Allied Forces (AF), led by the United States, and the Red Star Alliance (RSA), led by Russia. What begins as a dispute over natural resources in the arctic territory leads to a violent clash between the AF and RSA, dividing the world into two opposing forces and signaling the beginning of World War III.
- 2013.07.05
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WEBZEN Unveils Title and Details for Highly Anticipated MU REBIRTH
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June 27, 2013 (San Jose, Calif.) – WEBZEN Inc., a global leader in next-generation free-to-play games, reveals the title and details for MU REBIRTH, a thrilling new adaption of the full-3D fantasy RPG, MU ONLINE. Originally referred to as MU CHRONICLE R, this exciting MMORPG features faster leveling, an exciting new Rebirth option and wide selection of new, free items. MU REBIRTH will officially enter closed beta testing on Wednesday, July 3, 2013.
Fans of the highly acclaimed MU ONLINE will be thrilled to learn that MU REBIRTH is based on the classic gaming style of its predecessor and shares many of the game’s features. However, unlike MU ONLINE, this new adaption focuses heavily on intense PvP interaction and features three exciting new components:
• Faster Leveling – Level up faster than ever before! For the first time in MU history, players can level up to 400 (which is the regular maximum for both MU ONLINE and MU REBIRTH) in just one to two hours.
• Rebirth Feature – After reaching level 400, players can strengthen their characters through the game’s new Rebirth Feature. This allows players to start their characters at level 1 again to accumulate more points, while all their stats remain the same.
• New Free Items – MU REBIRTH offers a wide range of weapons and armor that can be redeemed in the item shop with free game cash, which can be earned within the game.
The worldwide release of MU REBIRTH on WEBZEN.com marks the game’s official debut on all servers across the globe. To celebrate the game’s launch, WEBZEN will host a massive global PvP tournament for cash prizes. Details will be announced on July 3. Watch a new video on MU REBIRTH’s upcoming PvP tournament on YouTube: http://youtu.be/gfsLIEV7gkY
Players can learn more about MU REBIRTH and sign up for the game’s official closed beta testing (held July 3 – 10, 2013) by visiting http://event.webzen.com/mu-chronicle-r-step2. All players who participate in closed beta testing will also receive in-game cash (worth $1000) to purchase items in the shop.
WEBZEN has also launched an exciting giveaway on the new Facebook page for MU REBIRTH. From now through July 3, anyone who likes the game’s page and shares a special post will be automatically entered in a raffle for prizes (including an Alienware Gaming Laptop, W Coins or gPotato currency and a Grand Prize TBA.) To enter this promotion, please visit http://tinyurl.com/MURebirthFB.
- 2013.07.05
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WEBZEN Announces the Global Release of an All-New MU
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June 14 , 2013 – WEBZEN Inc., a global leader in next-generation free-to-play games, announces the worldwide release of a thrilling new adaptation of the highly acclaimed 3D Fantasy RPG MU ONLINE . Full details and the game’s official title will be revealed on June 27, 2013. Until then, the MMORPG will be referred to as MU CHRONICLE R.
MU CHRONICLE R is in the final stages of development and is preparing to launch closed beta testing. In contrast to its predecessor, MU ONLINE, the game focuses on leveling up and PvP interaction with other players. To promote MU CHRONICLE R’s new PvP oriented content, WEBZEN will host a massive global PvP tournament for cash prizes after the game’s debut.
The launch of MU CHRONICLE R on WEBZEN.com will mark the game’s first-ever release on servers across the globe. In order to provide localized service for each country, WEBZEN plans to recruit user Game Masters from each region and reward the top GM with prizes.
Get a first look at MU CHRONICLE R by visiting the game’s new Web site, which will be available beginning Thursday, June 13, 2013. http://event.webzen.com/mu-chronicle-r
To celebrate the highly anticipated launch of MU CHRONICLE R, WEBZEN will host an exciting contest on the game’s new Facebook page. From June 13 –July 3, anyone who “Likes” MU CHRONICLE R’s Facebook page or shares content will be automatically entered in a raffle for prizes (including an Alienware Gaming Laptop, W Coins or gPotato and a Grand Prize TBA.) To enter this promotion, please visit the game’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MU-Online-Chronicle-R/531169443590981?id=531169443590981&sk=app_317298611662343.
- 2013.06.17
