In advance of the February 26th launch date for Pioneers of Iria, the next expansion for Mabinogi, Nexon has announced details of the expansion which will include a new continent, the addition of Elves and Giants, new maps, new quests and more.

LOS ANGELES, February 20, 2009 – Get ready for a MMORPG explosion! Nexon America Inc. (www.nexon.net), a world leader in free-to-play multiplayer online video games, today announced Mabinogi: Pioneers of Iria, the newest and largest expansion pack for its popular three-dimensional massively multiplayer online role playing game, Mabinogi. The expansion will introduce gamers to a host of new gameplay features including the addition of Elves and Giants, a new continent, free quests, maps, skills and items to deliver a new world of options into this opulent fantasy online game. Players can download this expansion for free beginning Feb. 26 at http://mabinogi.nexon.net.

Pioneers of Iria delivers fresh features and functionalities to North American gamers. Players can experience firsthand the rich fantasy life in new settings while commanding new characters and skills. The mainstream storyline quest, which delivers an overarching narrative to the Mabinogi saga, is now part of the game’s free content. Users will also appreciate a new rebirthing system which offers players more frequent and free rebirths, which allow for further growth into the fantasy life. Players will also be able to transform into Paladin and Dark Knight, as well as use a spirit weapon, for free – delivering a greater fantasy life for all players with less burden.

“Mabinogi sets the tone for a new generation of free-to-play RPG games in North America with its art style and high social gameplay,” said Min Kim, vice president of marketing for Nexon America. “Mabinogi: Pioneers of Iria features a comprehensive suite of free content which will open the doors for both existing and potential users to truly immerse themselves in the world of Mabinogi and Nexon’s roster of high quality free-to-play games.”

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