Earlier today, Korean publisher and developer Webzen held its Media Day event to showcase its upcoming lineup of games. Though not officially acknowledged, it seems that MU2 has been renamed to MU Legend, as featured in the official trailer below. No unique feature was introduced, which is kind of an anti-climax given the long wait. The first test, most probably an Alpha, will take place on 21 April.
Seen below are all announced games for Webzen:
Update: Official Press Release from Webzen
Seoul, Korea – 29th March, 2016 – Webzen, a global developer and publisher of free-to-play games, today showcased more than 7 upcoming games scheduled to be released in South Korea this year.
This lineup includes different types of platforms, including client-based, browser-based and mobile games. Along with a video and presentation, Webzen today announced that the most anticipated game titled “MU LEGEND (aka MU2)” is set to begin the first Closed Beta Test in Korea on April 21st 2016(KST).
Developed by Webzen, MU LEGEND is the much-hyped new MMORPG, the prequel of the Webzen’s major title MU ONLINE. Built on ‘Unreal Engine 3’, MU LEGEND is highly anticipated work with powerful hack-and-slash combat, various PVP contents, and stunning graphics.
Webzen also unveiled a new mobile action MORPG with a unique pet system titled THE BEAST, coming to Korean gamers in May 2016.
In addition, Webzen has given Korean media outlets a sneak peek of its development projects, including tentatively named C9 M (CONTINENT OF THE NINTH SEAL Mobile), Shot Online M (Shot Online Mobile) and PC MMORPG LIGHT FALL.
Webzen is currently working on the game IP Franchising projects based on the well-known PC online game such as MU ONLINE and SOUL ULTIMATE NATION. Webzen is also steadily expanding this new business model into the global markets, seeking potential business partners and new games.
