Posted 3/25/2008 at 1:38 PM By GamingShogun

SOE is gearing up to run a special bout of third anniversary events for its MMO, The Matrix Online, beginning March 20th and concluding on April 3rd. This includes new in-game events as well as special items and player parties. Read the full press release below for detailed info.

Official Release:
The Matrix Online (MxO) celebrates its third anniversary with in-game events and parties, along with Game Update 59 set to debut in April. Some in game features include:

The Return of the Smith Virus

• The ever-popular Smith Virus returns in this year’s anniversary as it seeks to infect all those in the Matrix.
• Players can approach a virologist near various city monuments who will present them with a ticket to begin a mission leading to the Oracle.
• Complete the mission from the Oracle and get “Smith’s End Brownie” which cures players of the Smith Virus infection. Players can even throw the brownie at infected people to cure them of the virus.
• Watch out for “Smithlings” but if one is encountered one, he might drop a “Smith Frag” for usage.
  

• Have an extra Smith Frag or Smith’s End Brownie? Take them to a virologist to get items available only during the anniversary! Don’t worry, once these special items are acquired they are then accessible year-round.
• Items available during the MxO Anniversary
• 20+ t-shirts with 12 new types this year
• Oracle Anniversary Cookies which provide additional healing from any damage you might incur from fighting those devious Smithlings or other foes.
• Smith Rage Pills that temporarily confer combat buffs similar to those received from the Smith Virus.
• Smith Firewall Candy – new this year! These candies award players temporary immunity against Smith Virus infections – a must for any brave operatives!

• Party with developers, Rarebit, Walrus, Virrago, Moonlite, Brewko, 9mmfu and Dracomet and other players on Friday, March 21st from 3-5pm PST on the Syntax server in Camon Heights Park to chat and celebrate MxO’s 3rd birthday.