Webzen’s most recent mobile idle role-playing game, MU Pocket Knights, has formally soft-launched on iOS and Android in Thailand and the Philippines. Now, fans in these areas can download the upcoming MU franchise evolution from the App Store and Google Play.
A Fresh Take on a Legendary Franchise
The MU franchise has grown to become one of the most well-known MMORPG IPs globally since its 2001 launch. Due to its dark fantasy setting, intense combat, and never-ending quest for treasure, MU has inspired a plethora of PC and mobile spin-offs and adaptations.
Webzen hopes that MU Pocket Knights will provide a more approachable way to reintroduce the franchise to both new and returning players. This entry adopts the idle RPG formula rather than a hardcore grind-heavy MMORPG, combining strategic depth with casual-friendly mechanics to keep veterans interested.
The outcome? Although it’s simple to learn and play for fun, this game has many levels for players who wish to collect rare items and min-max their builds.
Key Features to Watch Out For
Here’s what players can expect when they step into the world of MU Pocket Knights:
- Reimagined MU Classes – Play as well-known MU classes are reimagined in a super-deformed (SD) fashion, giving famous heroes a cute and amusing new appearance.
- Classic MU Locations –Discover popular MU zones, like the underwater world of Atlans and the deserts of Tarkan, which provide the perfect balance of nostalgia for seasoned travelers and fresh exploration for newcomers.
- Idle & AFK Progression –Progress feels easy yet satisfying because, in keeping with the idle RPG genre, players can keep leveling up and accumulating resources while offline.
- Strategic Exploration & Battles – Tactical combat and multi-slot expeditions promote strategic planning as you build teams, acquire new skills, and grind for amazing pets, costumes, and loot.
Why Fans Should Be Excited
MU Pocket Knights is unique because it blends the contemporary ease of idle RPG mechanics with the nostalgic appeal of the MU universe. While casual players can enjoy the game without the significant time commitment that traditional MMOs frequently require, longtime MU fans will enjoy seeing familiar classes and environments brought to life in a fresh, playful way.
It’s also important to note that idle RPGs have grown in popularity in Southeast Asia. With the MU moniker, Pocket Knights is ideally positioned to appeal to both a new generation of mobile gamers and nostalgic veterans.
Global Launch on the Horizon
The soft launch is currently only available to players in Thailand and the Philippines, but Webzen has already stated that a worldwide release is scheduled for the second half of 2025. In the upcoming months, more information about pre-registration, launch parties, and global rollouts will be made public.
Before the global release, players from Thailand and the Philippines have the first opportunity to test out MU Pocket Knights and assemble their teams.
