Striker's here, Rank 2 Skills are here, the Eye of Lapenta is here, and even the Meret Market's gotten some new additions! A new Style Crate, a new Penguin-y emote, a new regally-cute kitty pet, a pony to ride upon and much more is here for the month of June!
June Style Crate
New Style Crate and Coin Shop selections are here for June, including swimsuits, sailing outfits and everything else you need for the hot summer months! You can check out the full list of items on the Style Crate Contents page.
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Penguin Style Crate Bundle
Take a break from the blazing sun and cool off with the Penguin Cup Emote along with a stack of twenty Style Crates!
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Prancing Pony Pack
Race around Maple World on an adorable and friendly Charming Pony mount, and claim the Cloudtop Fantasy Name Tag and Chat Bubble as a bonus in the Prancing Pony Pack!
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Purr-ty Kitty Package
Are you looking for a cute little kitty to cherish and worship? The Purr-ty Kitty Package is for the cat lovers everywhere, featuring the Meow Meow Name Tag and Chat Bubble, plus the exclusive Milky Pharaoh Cat Pet!
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New Hairstyles
Freshen up your look or make your Striker look unique with new styles from Paulie's Special Hairstyles! Men can now get the Cute Apple Bob, and women can get the Tied Hair styles.
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New Face Style and Cosmetics
Get your facial features upgraded with the brand new Starry Cat Face and the new Clam Shell and Sunfish Face Paints!
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Summer Burning Events
Striker, Lapenshards, Rank 2 Skills, new dungeons and raids and more - there's a huge amount of content for you to enjoy this month. Enjoy everything with the Awakening expansion and get bonus prizes no matter how you play MapleStory 2!
Striker Daily Wonders
The MapleStory 2: Awakening update is the biggest one yet, and we're rewarding players that stick around and enjoy all the new activities with a free Daily Wonders for everyone! Get a Canola Bonito Ground Mount, 2 million mesos, a Flying Lotus Flying Mount, the full Hysteria Outfit and much more over 21 days of special prizes!
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Summer Burning Event
A new expansion is a perfect time for a fresh start, and we're giving everyone that wants to start a new journey a huge bonus with the Summer Burning Event. Make a new character, accelerate to Lv. 60 by getting bonus levels every time you level up, and claim some Epic gear for your new powerhouse!
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Lapenshard Login Event
Lapenshards are a new way to customize and upgrade your Lv. 60 and above characters, and we're giving away three powerful Lapenshards for players that bring their big guns out for five days over the next month!
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Eye of Lapenta Celebration Event
With 73 new Epic Quests to work though, we're giving everyone in MapleStory 2 a reason to experience the new story in MapleStory 2: Awakening. Complete the Search and Rescue, Through the Looking Glass and An Unlikely Partnership Epic Quests and claim a trio of paintings of the Frontier Foundation's greatest foes!
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Pet Fusion Discount Event
The Awakening Update has new Lv.60 pets that you can level up as well as allowing you to Evolve your pets up to Epic quality, and we're helping you get the most out of these new improvements by cutting Pet Fusion costs in half!
Event Duration: End of Maintenance, Thursday, May 30th - Start of Maintenance, Thursday, June 27th
We will be performing a scheduled maintenance on Thursday, May 30th at 5:00 AM PDT to release the Awakening Expansion! During this period, all servers will be unavailable. We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 5 hours, concluding at around 10:00 AM PDT.
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MapleStory Fest 2019 Recap
On Saturday, May 11th, MapleStory Fest returned to Los Angeles for a full day of announcements, fun and games to celebrate everything Maple! If you missed out or just want a recap of all the fun that was had, just take a look below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30fjS8XjOGU
There was plenty for Maplers to do at the venue, including a cosplay contest, a Sohobricks block-building activity, a forum for players to share their stories, tons of giveaways, plus a live band performing the music of MapleStory!
MapleStory 2
MapleStory 2 was first announced at last year's MapleStory Fest, and the following twelve months were filled with beta tests, major updates including the Skybound Expansion, a special focus on addressing your concerns with Project New Leaf and so much more. The first part of the MapleStory 2 presentation featured us looking back at that first year of MapleStory 2, including a special look at Project New Leaf:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ydvURYdyts
But while there was a ton of exciting events over the last year of content, we couldn't go to MapleStory Fest and not talk about the future, and the future for MapleStory 2 is a brand new update coming on May 30th, MapleStory 2: Awakening!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxj4wxBgTMg
We went into a deep dive on the big changes coming, featuring special videos showing off the new Striker job, the new Job Rank skills and much more. The same Awakening videos from MapleStory Fest can be seen on the MapleStory 2: Awakening microsite, where you can also sign up for a special Grand Awakening Wonders package. You can also watch the entire MapleStory 2 portion of the day's events via the Twitch Video below!
Not only was May 11th, 2019 the day of our second annual edition of MapleStory Fest; it was also MapleStory's 14th Anniversary! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate such a special day than by bringing our fans and developers together to celebrate all things MapleStory. Best Anniversary present ever!
MapleStory's big news of the day was the reveal of our brand new Pathfinder class! Players got to see the reveal of our Return to Adventure event, plus a look at our Adventure Island events this Summer, our revamps to Hayato and Kanna, and our upcoming Tera Burning event. You can also watch the entire MapleStory portion of the day's events via the Twitch Video below!
Wednesday, May 22nd is Buy an Instrument Day, and we're celebrating in MapleStory 2 by putting all of our Meret instruments on sale for 30% off for 48 hours only!
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Coming Soon: MapleStory 2: Awakening
The monstrous Infernog has been defeated, and for a few scant moments the forces that drove the Sky Fortress into the sky seemed to melt away into the shadows. But Maple World still turns, and there's a new magic in the air that warriors of both Light and Darkness will soon be desperate to claim for themselves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxj4wxBgTMg
The epic of MapleStory 2 continues on May 30th with the brand new Awakening Expansion, featuring a new set of Job Skills to master, new Dungeons and Chaos Raids to conquer, an increase in the Level Cap to 70 and a new hero on the horizon: Striker!
Grand Awakening Wonders Giveaway
Get ready for the grand awakening with a Daily Wonders giveaway! We're giving away a free Daily Wonders containing three weeks of prizes to any Mapler that registers on the site before May 30th! These rewards include a free month of Premium Club access, 500 Red Merets, 80 Chaos Onyx Crystals and a Tamed Black Sunset Fox Epic Ground Mount, culminating in a free boost to Level 60 and three pieces of Lv. 60 Epic equipment!
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*Limit 1 of each gift per event-registered account in good standing. Players may register for the event until its end on May 29, 2019 at 4:59 PM PT. (Nexon's computers are the official time-keeping devices and all times are Pacific Time – entrants responsible for calculating time zone differences). The non-transferable gift claimed by confirmed eligible registrants will be awarded instantly in-game to the first character that logs in, and must be claimed by a character Level 10 or higher by June 26, 2019 at 4:59 PM PT, after which the gifts will expire. In its sole discretion, Nexon may terminate or alter the Program and rules at any time without notice.
Job Rank and Rank 2 Skills
The heroes of Maple World have battled hard and defeated creatures of myth and legend... but their own stories aren't done yet, and the potential for even great power awaits them with a new skill tree as part of the second Job Rank!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PcklFx5Y38
After activating your Rank 2 skills at Lv. 60, you'll gain a new default ability for free, and will able to activate new, fantastical powers. Use Runeblade's Dimension Blade ability to create a swirling tempest of ice, fire or storm damage, have your Wizard drop a Little Meteor on whatever gets in your way or become a spinning vortex of death with the Berserker's Squall!
You'll be able to start the Job Rank story upon reaching Lv. 60, beginning the Awakening epic storyline. Each job has two sets of four Rank 2 Skills, and will earn Rank 2 Skill Points as you level up towards Lv. 70. You can learn more about it and the 99 new Rank 2 Skills during the May 15th Job Rank Livestream on the MapleStory 2 Twitch Channel!
New Class: Striker
It's the master of the Mahar Punch, the Gray Wolf of Kerning City, the bravest brawler to ever set foot in the ring, iiiiiiit's Striker!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umDnC5lwi8Q
Striker never expected to become a hero or to stumble into the grand events. His mission was to only protect those in Kerning City who had no one to help them. But fate had its designs on the fighter, and as he ventures forth to Tria and beyond, the forces of darkness will be quick to realize that a disciplined mind and brutal technique are a match for even the grandest sword!
Striker comes with a full set of skills, including the new Rank 2 tree once you reach Lv. 60. Whether with fists, such as the Giant's Fist attack that sends a massive shockwave to the surrounding area, or with feet, such as the viciously powerful Dragon Kick attack, you'll be able leap into the fray and punish evildoers with style. Get a sneak peek at Striker and more during the May 22nd Striker and New Challenges Livestream on the MapleStory 2 Twitch Channel!
New Dungeons, Chaos Raids and More
The race for the Lapenshards and the power that they possess will take you to new corners of Maple World to battle all new enemies!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtn_UsTsoo4
The Frontier Foundation, an organization founded by the young Lady Beatrice, has been formed to organize the heroes of Maple World to take claim of the Lapenshards that have been scattered across the world. Advised by the wisdom of the Runeblade of Terrun Calibre and the Animus experts of Guidance, this new group will do whatever is needed to protect Maple World.
Awakening will bring far more than a new set of epic quests to continue MapleStory 2's story. Six new Hard Adventure Dungeons, three new Chaos Raids with both Normal and Hard variants, and a new quartet of even harder battles in the Eye of Lapenta. These battles will be beyond anything you've seen before, and you'll be able to learn more during the May 22nd Striker and New Challenges Livestream on the MapleStory 2 Twitch Channel!
Eye of Lapenta and Lapenshards
The Lapenshards are a tremendous power, but they do not pick sides. The forces of darkness are on the march to claim them, and the only way to stop them is to unlock their power first!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFve3MsaDHI
Lapenshards are small gems available in one of three colors with a wide variety of effects. While some have simple-but-useful effects, such as the Guardian's Rage Green Lapenshard which increases Damage and Defense, others will do far more. Power up with the help of Madrakan's dragons with the Lumarigon's Pride Red Lapenshard, boost the power of specific abilities with a range of Job-specific Lapenshards such as Bjorn's Artistry Blue Lapenshard and more!
You'll be able to equip two Red, two Blue and two Green Lapenshards, and you'll be able to get plenty of them throughout Awakening. But while these shards are already a powerful upgrade, if you want to conquer the 4-player dungeons and 10-player raid within the Eye of Lapenta, you'll need to unlock their true power.
All Lapenshards can increase their power by collecting duplicates of that Lapenshard's Tier 1 version, matching crystals and a wealth of Mesos, up to Tier 10 with a 100% chance of success on each upgrade, no RNG allowed! Find out more during the May 29th Eye of Lapenta Livestream on the MapleStory 2 Twitch Channel!
Make sure to register for your free Grand Awakening Wonders on the MapleStory 2 Awakening site, and join us on May 30th when MapleStory 2 awakens!
Super Bloom Pack
May is in full bloom, with festivals and flowers and more as the weather turns sunny and warm! Enjoy the rise of spring with the Super Bloom Pack, featuring the Tulip Garden Name Tag and Chat Bubble, and take a ride on the new Unicorn Carousel mount!
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MapleStory Fest Live on May 11th!
This Saturday, Maplers from across the world will meet up in Los Angeles, California for the second annual MapleStory Fest! We'll have cosplay, raffles, meet-ups with fantastic content creators and, most importantly, sneak peeks at everything to come with the big summer updates for MapleStory and MapleStory 2!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_TRAh0arh0
Tickets to the event are sold out, but if you didn't get one you'll still be able to get a peek at everything being revealed. We'll be livestreaming portions of the festival on the MapleStory and MapleStory 2 Twitch channels, so join us there and learn more about the exciting future for both Maple Worlds! You can also log into MapleStory 2 this weekend for a special giveaway of free in-game headgear!
MapleStory Fest Schedule
All times in Pacific Daylight Time (UTC -7).
Maple Festival Hat Giveaway
Those not traveling to Los Angeles will still get something special this weekend! Everyone that logs in this Friday, Saturday or Sunday will get a special Maple Festival Hat!
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Cinco de Mayo Packs
We have a pair of special packages for you this week, to celebrate the upcoming Cinco de Mayo with a Mariachi-themed dance and an adorable little puppy!
Mariachi Pack
The anniversary of the Battle of Puebla comes this Sunday, and we're joining in on this popular celebration with a special package, featuring a special Sombrero-themed name tag and chat bubble, plus a new dance emote that goes perfectly with the Style Crate's Passionate Mariachi and Frilly Ribbon outfits!
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Pet Appreciation Pack
Get yourself an adorable Doby puppy as part of the Pet Appreciation Pack! You can choose one of three types of nearly-identical puppies, and you'll get the Happy Hamster Name Tag as well!
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Cactus Face Paint
And finally, we're releasing a new cosmetic face paint featuring the defining vegetation of the North American South-West: the Cactus!
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Project New Leaf - A Letter from Jungsoo Lee
Dear Maplers,
We have just concluded our final improvement update for MapleStory 2's Project New Leaf. Our team's focus has always been to run a true community-driven game service and I am very happy with how we have accomplished this with MapleStory 2. Project New Leaf represents the approach we plan to take with all of our games going forward.
Project New Leaf is just the beginning and, with a new major expansion coming soon, we hope to further improve MapleStory 2 based on feedback from the community. We will soon disclose the exciting content and changes coming with the summer expansion, and we hope to get more feedback from you, the players, so that we can tailor the update and deliver a truly epic experience.
The MapleStory 2 team worked hard to fix some of the major issues we saw after the game's official launch, and we are all excited to see so many players coming back to enjoy the game and all of the improvements that Project New Leaf has delivered. We hope these changes can revive MapleStory 2 and make it feel as packed as it was on day one!
Thank you very much for being part of the MapleStory 2 community and working with us as part of Project New Leaf. Your feedback and dedication have been invaluable throughout this process.We have an exciting road ahead of us with this summer's major expansion, and we hope to see the community grow alongside MapleStory 2. Be sure to share the Project New Leaf improvements with your fellow Maplers to let them know how we have worked to improve the game with the following changes!
Changes Made as Part of Project New Leaf
MapleStory 2 is a passion project for the team, and we will continue to serve the community with our best efforts.
