PRESS RELEASES
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WEBZEN Launches Global Service for PC MMORPG ‘SUN Classic’
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WEBZEN announced that its PC MMORPG ‘SUN Classic’ launched in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea on March 10th.
Along with the launch, WEBZEN showcases SUN Classic’s official launch video: https://youtu.be/CmG53MHYlec and welcomes players in their journey into SUN Classic, now available to download and install through a game client which can be found in the official global game portal: https://sunclassic.webzen.com/en/events/grand-open
SUN Classic is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that immerses players in the most familiar and classic experience of ‘Soul of the Ultimate Nation’ which was developed and published in 2006.
SUN Classic includes epic content such as Story Dungeon, Mission Dungeon, Guild Dungeon, AC System, PK System and much more, which are all build up from the long-term publishing experience of the original version.
In addition, SUN Classic offers a fresh start to players along with various automated functions and convenience systems for a smooth progression experience, as well as optimizations for graphics, UI and UX. To find out more about the main changes, watch the latest video on the official WEBZEN YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/RLEDNC2YzPk
With this initial launch, SUN Classic will first be available in 4 languages ? Simplified or traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English for users in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. WEBZEN then plans to expand its service to Southeast Asia and other regions.
To celebrate the global launch, the SUN Classic team is running AC Launching Events including the Daily Check-In Event, the Level Up Event, and the AC Challenge Event before maintenance on April 7th.
The AC (Area Conquest) System is one of the core features that rewards users as they complete various missions. Unlike the familiar quest system, every action taken by players will be counted and rewarded.
Players who complete their check-in in the game for 7 and 14 days will earn special rewards such as the Evolution Stone and an event exclusive title: The Pioneer. Also, the Level UP Event offers players who reach certain mission levels with level up perks on the AC system. Additionally, players will receive spectacular rewards after completing the 10 missions.
Meanwhile, WEBZEN continues to run a Refer-a-Friend promotion until March 16th. If users share their referral URL for pre-registration with friends, they will receive free in-game rewards including Runestone, 5 Blessing of the Goddess 5 Master's Kit and much more.
To learn more about SUN Classic, visit the official website: https://sunclassic.webzen.com/ and join the official Taiwan Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/SUNClassicTWoffcial/ or meet over the Discord server at: https://discord.gg/R8xbhRMbyr
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March 11 2022
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MU ORIGIN 2 introduces new Grow Lancer class in latest update
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WEBZEN announced that its mobile MMORPG MU ORIGIN 2 received the latest 7.0 update which adds a brand-new Grow Lancer class to the game on iOS and Android platforms.
Grow Lancer is a new female close-range melee attacker that defeats enemies with a spear and shield to uphold the honor of the Imperial Order. Especially, her special skills are very useful for both PVP battles and hunting monsters.
The newly added Archangel Refinement allows players to refine their Archangel Weapons for increased attack and defense properties.
The content update also features a new Artifact Awakening system that allows players to upgrade their character’s power with their awakened artifact.
Additionally, the newly added Immortal Seal Stone will help players increase the power of their Immortal with the Immortal Seal Stones and unleash enhanced elemental attacks.
A new Tarot Card feature has been added to the game. Players now can collect Tarot Cards that contain the mystical powers of the Abyss to gain the powers of the old gods.
Meanwhile, the new Abyss Season 41 has just started along with this new update, giving players a new mission to collect Abyss Coins and the new Abyss Blood Coins to exchange them for splendid Abyss Costumes. Abyss Season 41 will be running until March 6, 2022.
In addition to the features above, a level-cap increase to MX Lv 100 (Lvl 1,399), new maps, improvements to Lost Tower and Abyss Tower, fixes, and tweaks are now available in the game.
MU ORIGIN 2 is available over on the Google Play and App Store in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. To learn more about MU ORIGIN 2, players can visit the official website: https://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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February 24 2022
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WEBZEN opens pre-registration for PC MMORPG ‘SUN Classic’ ahead of its March l
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WEBZEN announced that its new PC massively multiplayer online role-playing game ‘SUN Classic’ has opened pre-registration ahead of its upcoming release on March 10.
WEBZEN launched the global teaser site (https://sunclassic.webzen.com/en/events/grand-open) for SUN Classic today along with an interview video with the SUN Classic team. The developer sneak peek interview gives players a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming SUN Classic’s features before the launch. The interview is now available to watch on WEBZEN’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Drzbhb5SeEA
Along with the teaser site, Webzen’s users can pre-register now to stay up to date with the latest developments and be among the first to know and experience the vast features offered in the game. Pre-registered users will get special benefits including Blessing of the Goddess, Master's Kit, Tree of Life, Tree of Spirit upon the release.
WEBZEN is also running a Refer-a-Friend promotion from February 24th to March 10th. If users share their referral URL for pre-registration with friends, they will receive free in-game rewards including Runestone, 5 Blessing of the Goddess 5 Master's Kit and much more.
SUN Classic is an upcoming PC MMORPG that recreates the PC MMORPG video game ‘Soul of the Ultimate Nation’ which was developed and published in 2006. Following the original main content of the game, SUN Classic offers a fresh start to players with faster leveling, system changes, tweaks, and optimizations for graphic, UI and UX.
SUN Classic will first be available in 5 languages ? Simplified or traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English for users in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. WEBZEN then plans to expand its service to Southeast Asia and other regions.
Additionally, the SUN Classic official Discord server is now live, where players can communicate with other users from all over the world in various communication methods such as the VoIP voice chat.
To learn more about SUN Classic, visit the official website: https://sunclassic.webzen.com/en/events/grand-open and join the official Taiwan Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/SUNClassicTWoffcial/ or meet over the Discord server at: https://discord.gg/R8xbhRMbyr
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February 24 2022
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MU Online Kicks Off Second Round of Update Celebration Events
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WEBZEN has launched various new in-game events for its classic PC MMORPG MU Online, along with a renewal of the Magic Gladiator class.
First, the Magic Gladiator renewal brings changes to enhanced skills and protection with a shield, allowing players to choose between Knight type and Magician type classes for their character.
The Knight type Magic Gladiator can choose between a two-hand sword or one-hand sword. For long-ranged attacks, the Magician type is a more adequate fit, as it uses a staff and a shield with enhanced protection.
To celebrate the Magic Gladiator renewal, players who have Magic Gladiator characters can receive special benefits. First, all stats/3rd skill tree/4th skill tree of the Magic Gladiator will be reset for free.
Also, the playtime event offers players a chance to receive rewards such as Seal of Ascension 2, Bloodangel Mastery Armors, and Bloodangel Mastery Weapon according to the number of playing hours.
During the event period, players who have a Magic Gladiator in their account can receive bonus rewards for buying a package from the special sales list.
Aside from these events, the Dimensional Roulette Event will be waiting for players to spin the roulette and win incredible prizes, such as the Silver Heart Weapon and Manticore Armor which are the top-tier Mastery items.
Following the previous Season 16 Part 2 Update, MU Online also continues the celebration with brand new events including the Gun Crusher Skill Tree Reset Event and the Fruit Decrease Stat Reset Event.
In the game, the special reward items which can be acquired in the Elite Zone of Gray Aida have a doubled drop rate until March 8th. During the event period, monsters on the Gray Aida have 20% reduced HP, and 20% reduced Min/Max Elemental Attack.
The Mastery Equipment Enchantment Event guarantees that Bloodangel weapon/armor does not disappear in case of +9 to +11 enhancement failure. Also, the Guardian Upgrade Stones which can be acquired from NPC Moss have a doubled drop rate.
Additionally, players will be able to mount or extract Seed Sphere items for free without using Jewels.
Along with the Maze of Dimensions Monster EXP boost event, players will get doubled rewards and 30% extra EXP by hunting monsters in the Maze of Dimensions.
For more of MU Online’s Season 16 Part 2 Update and ongoing events, visit the official website: https://muonline.webzen.com/events/Season16Part2-2/UpdateCelebration and join the official Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/MUWEBZEN/
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February 15 2022
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MU Archangel adds new ‘Eagle’ companion in latest update
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WEBZEN announced that its mobile MMORPG, MU Archangel received a new update which adds the new ‘Eagle’ companion into the game on iOS and Android platforms.
Eagle content will be unlocked after reaching level 300 and completing the sub quest. Each Eagle has 4 Property Skills, and the skills are separated into 4 ratings: Magic, Epic, Unique, and Legendary.
Players can evolve their Eagle to a higher rating using the Eagle Soul item as an Evolution material. Also, the Eagle’s Tier and Upgrade option increase when the Eagle is upgraded. When the Eagle engages into a battle, an additional Battle option will be activated.
With this new update, MU Archangel has added ‘Soul Skill’, which also has 4 ratings - Magic, Epic, Unique and Legendary. Soul Skill will be available after reaching both the 6th Class Change and Lv. 600. Activating the Soul Skill can grant various active and passive effects to players.
Along with the Soul Skill, players will get Soul Skill materials such as Soul Stone Powder and Soul Strength Fragments that can grant them Soul Power in the newly added Soul Shop.
Furthermore, the 10th Class Change, several tweaks, optimizations, and fixes are now available in the game.
MU Archangel’s global version is currently available to download on the Google Play Store and App Store in Southeast Asia countries, in English, Thai and Chinese.
To learn more about the latest news and ongoing events, visit the official website: https://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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February 11 2022
