The Matrix Online was originally developed and ran by Monolith and Warner Bros but was later sold to Sonly Online Entertainment. The MMO allows players to 'jack-in' to the matrix and participate in missions to help one of three factions including the Resistance and the Machines. The game is prepping to celebrate its third anniversary and SOE has announced some big plans for players.

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....
(Full release at source)

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