WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of free-to-play games, has announced the release of Season 9, MU Online’s latest content update.

After the scheduled maintenance on November 11^th, players will be able to experience newly updated features, a wide screen mode and in-game setting changes along with the Season 9update.

Season 9 introduces the “Urk Mountain”, a new hunting ground in Archeron, in which players can hunt new enemies and a boss monster called Lord Silvester. When defeated, Lord Silvester will reward players with the following special prizes: a pentagram, a socket item, a sphere, or a tetra crystal.

The new “4 Lv Seed Sphere (Tetra)” is either obtained from Level 132 monsters or higher, or from combining a Seed and a Sphere to get a Seed Sphere via the Seed Master NPC. Once the 4Lv Seed Sphere is equipped to all socketed items, it will give the character even stronger options and weapon abilities.

The content update also features an upgraded MUUN system, including new mount types of MUUN, an auto-active skill, and a sub-slot for MUUN. Also, this update will change the appearance of the MUUN and the mount.

Along with the new content, many improvements have been applied in this latest update:In-game setting of PVP, Character and Pet System. Several classes have been improved and the Character stat specialization and skill damage have been modified. In addition, the wide screen mode is available, allowing players to see a wider map while being aware of nearby enemies.

To celebrate the long-awaited arrival of Season 9, MU Online has just launched an item giveaway for both new and returning gamers to enjoy. From now until November 25, 2014 (UTC), players can visit any of MU Online’s media partners to obtain a special item key. Players can redeem this code for free in-game rewards, including 4th Generation MUUN, 1st/2nd Lucky Armor Set, Rage Fighter Character Card, Summoner Character Card, Excellent Scroll Package [15days], Gold Channel Ticket [15 Days], AG Boost Aura [15 Days], SD Boost Aura [15 Days], Seal of Healing [15 days], Skeleton/Panda Pet [15 days], Bless of Light [X 5] and much more.

More information about Season 9 is available on the official MU Online website: http://muonline.webzen.com/