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Unscheduled Login Server and Cross World Server Maintenance - May 29, 2025




The maintenance has been completed at 10:48 PM PST

Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to make sure that all fixes have been applied! Thank you for your patience.

Hi Maplers,

We will be performing an unscheduled login server and cross world server maintenance for the North America region starting on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM PDT (1:30 AM EDT May 30 / 7:30 AM CEST May 30 / 3:30 PM AEST May 30). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 1 hour, concluding around 11:30 PM PDT (2:30 AM EDT May 30 / 8:30 AM CEST May 30 / 4:30 PM AEST May 30). Players will still be able to access the game but may experience some difficulties with the following due to the maintenance.
  • What will be unavailable:
    • Login Servers
    • Cross World Party Quest
    • The Legends Return!
  • Changes and Updates
    • Increasing the number of instances for The Legends Return! event to alleviate the matchmaking errors players have been experiencing.

Introducing Sia Astelle!

Hit the Road Event




Summer is coming soon and it's time to hit the road with a brand-new event! Get ready for everything coming with MapleStory's next big update by collecting VIP Boosters, VIP buffs, and a collection of functional items! Keep playing over the next two weeks, and collect your rewards over the next four!

Participation Duration:
  • PDT (UTC -7): Tuesday, May 27, 2025 5:00 PM - Tuesday, June 10, 2025 4:59 PM
  • CEST (UTC +2): Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:00 AM - Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:59 AM
  • AEST (UTC +10): Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:00 AM - Wednesday, June 11, 2025 9:59 AM



How to Participate
  • Accept and complete the [Hit the Road] Precursor Event quest by talking to Ms. Song or selecting it from the Event UI. This will unlock the Hit The Road UI for participation.
  • Requirement: Lv. 101 and above (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
  • Defeat 1,000 monsters within your level range (20 levels below and 20 levels above) and click the ‘Participate’ button to receive attendance rewards and Participation Gift rewards based on the amount of times you have participated in the event.
    • Each participation can be completed once a day and participation records are shared between all characters per account.
    • The Participation button resets every day at 12:00 AM UTC.
    • Monster defeats only count when in a solo party or not in a party at all.
  • Preparation Gift rewards are completed alongside Participation Gift rewards but can only be claimed during their respective event period.
    • Participation Gift rewards can be claimed during: May 28th at 12:00 AM UTC - June 10th at 11:59 PM UTC.
    • Preparation Gift rewards can be claimed during: June 11th (after maintenance) - June 24th at 11:59 PM UTC.
  • Missed a day for participation? You can use 3,000 Maple Points to catch up! This can be used up until June 10 at 12:59 PM UTC.

Participation Rewards:
[table][tr][th]Attendance Round[/th][th]Name[/th][th]Quantity[/th][th]Tradability[/th][th]Expiration[/th][/tr][tr][td]1[/td][td]VIP Booster[/td][td]10[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 11th at 1:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]2[/td][td]VIP Buff Selector Coupon[/td][td]5[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 11th at 1:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]3[/td][td]VIP Booster[/td][td]10[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 11th at 1:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]4[/td][td]VIP Buff Selector Coupon[/td][td]5[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 11th at 1:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]5[/td][td]VIP Booster[/td][td]10[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 11th at 1:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]6[/td][td]VIP Buff Selector Coupon[/td][td]5[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 11th at 1:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]7[/td][td]VIP Booster[/td][td]10[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 11th at 1:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]8[/td][td]VIP Buff Selector Coupon[/td][td]5[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 11th at 1:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]9[/td][td]VIP Booster[/td][td]10[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 11th at 1:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]10[/td][td]VIP Buff Selector Coupon[/td][td]5[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 11th at 1:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][/table]
Preparation Gift Rewards Duration:
  • PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Tuesday, June 24, 2025 4:59 PM
  • CEST (UTC +2): Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:59 AM
  • AEST (UTC +10): Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Wednesday, June 25, 2025 9:59 AM

Preparation Rewards:
[table][tr][th]Attendance Round[/th][th]Name[/th][th]Quantity[/th][th]Tradability[/th][th]Expiration[/th][/tr][tr][td]1[/td][td]Hit the Road Gift Box
  • The contents of the Hit the Road box can be found in the June 11 Patch Notes (Coming Soon!).
[/td][td]1[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 24th at 11:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]2[/td][td]Experience Nodestone[/td][td]5[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 24th at 11:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]3[/td][td]Sol Erda/Fragment Selector Coupon[/td][td]1[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 24th at 11:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]4[/td][td]Special Medal of Honor[/td][td]10[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 24th at 11:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]5[/td][td]Symbol Selector Coupon (200/40)[/td][td]1[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 24th at 11:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]6[/td][td]Sol Erda/Fragment Selector Coupon[/td][td]1[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 24th at 11:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]7[/td][td]Special Medal of Honor[/td][td]20[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 24th at 11:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]8[/td][td]Experience Nodestone[/td][td]5[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 24th at 11:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]9[/td][td]Symbol Selector Coupon (200/40)[/td][td]1[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 24th at 11:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][tr][td]10[/td][td]Sol Erda/Fragment Selector Coupon[/td][td]1[/td][td]Tradable within world[/td][td]June 24th at 11:59 PM UTC[/td][/tr][/table]
  • All rewards can only be claimed once per account.
  • Sol Erda can only be used by characters Lv. 260 and above that have completed the 6th Job Advancement quest and cannot be used when the maximum amount of Sol Erda that can be claimed has been reached.

Goodbye, Victoria Cup!



The Victoria Cup is coming to a close in two weeks, but you still have time to get the Victoria Cup Stamps and Badges for all the useful items and cute cosmetic rewards you want! Just play MapleStory, defeat monsters near your level for a bevy of rewards to fill out your collection!

Event Duration:
  • PDT (UTC -7): Tuesday, May 27, 2025 5:00 PM - Tuesday, June 10, 2025 4:59 PM
  • CEST (UTC +2): Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:00 AM - Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:59 AM
  • AEST (UTC +10): Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:00 AM - Wednesday, June 11, 2025 9:59 AM

Event Details:
  • Complete the 'Goodbye, Victoria Cup' quest from the Event List to get started!
    • Alternatively, you can talk with leona located in the Victoria Main Stadium.
  • Requirement: Lv. 101 and above characters who have completed the ‘[Victoria Cup] Start Homecoming Mission’ quest (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
  • After defeating 1,000 monsters near your level (20 levels above and 20 levels below), open Daily Attendance Stamps through the 'Goodbye, Victoria Cup' quest and click 'Claim Reward' to obtain additional stamps and badges for each day!
  • Once you have completed 10 check-ins of the Daily Attendance Stamps, you can click 'Claim Reward' to obtain the following:
    • 3x EXP Coupons (30 min) x2: Tradable within account, 7 day duration.



Event Rewards:

Scheduled Server Maintenance - May 29, 2025



We will be performing a scheduled server maintenance starting on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM PDT (8:00 AM EDT / 2:00 PM CEST / 10:00 PM AEST). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 7.5 hours, concluding around 12:30 PM PDT (3:30 PM EDT / 9:30 PM CEST / 5:30 AM AEST May 30).

Times:

Thursday, May 29, 2025
PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM 
AEST (UTC +10): 10:00 PM - 5:30 AM May 30


What will be unavailable:
  • All MapleStory game servers.

Changes and Updates:
  • Monthly Windows Update.
  • Resolved an issue where some Mo Xuan players were able to receive a Weapon Jump S skill ring from a Jade Ring Box.
  • Resolved an issue where Mo Xuan characters were able to accept and complete the [Genesis Weapon] Weapon Reissue quest despite already having the Sealed Genesis Martial Brace within their inventory.
  • Resolved an issue where Kyrin skill names were labeled incorrectly.
  • Resolved a text issue where the '[Snack Break Time] Get Sports Day Snack' quest would list the incorrect event period within the Quest Log.
  • Resolved a text issue where the '[Magic Paper Plane] Five Colors in the Sky' quest would list the incorrect event period within the Quest Log.
  • Resolved a text issue where the '[Shadow Hurdle Race] The Dark Lord's Limit Challenge' quest would list the incorrect event period within the Quest Log.

Addressing the Recent Bans




Hi Maplers,

We recently updated our anti-cheat system to better detect macro users. However, we've received reports that some players were falsely banned and we want to assure you that we are fully aware of these concerns. Our team is actively investigating the situation and working to make sure this gets resolved as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, all suspensions related to bans after 11:30 PM PST last night have been lifted.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to address this issue and will keep you keep you updated if we have further information.

- The MapleStory Team

Steam Community Market (BETA) Closure Process




Hello Maplers,

As the Steam Community Market (BETA) feature is scheduled to close, we want to share important steps to help you prepare for the upcoming changes. Please review the following carefully and take action before all related service ends on August 27, 2025 before maintenance. 

Available features in the Steam Community Market until the August 27, 2025 maintenance
  • Purchase items listed on the Steam Community Market.
  • Cancel any active listings on the Steam Community Market.
  • List items for sale from your Steam Inventory to the Steam Community Market.
  • Claim items from your Steam Inventory to your in-game character's inventory. (Use NPC Maple Administrator)


In-game changes after the June 11, 2025 maintenance
NPC Oswell will be removed, and items can be retrieved and refunded through the Maple Administrator NPC in the Event Hall.

Items can be retrieved and refunded from June 11, 2025 after maintenance - August 27, 2025 before maintenance.
  • Item Retrieval Process (Steam → Game)
    • Items from the Steam Inventory can be moved to your in-game inventory.
    • These items can only be moved by the same character who originally registered the item.
    • Please note that items not moved into your in-game inventory before the August 27, 2025 maintenance will become unretrievable and refunds will no longer be available.
  • Oswell's Scissors of Karma Refund Process
    • Refunds will be issued as a Maple Point Coupon through the Maple Administrator NPC if you meet the following requirements.
[table][tr][td]Requirements[/td][td]Refunds[/td][/tr][tr][td]
Have unused Oswell's Scissors of Karma
[/td][td]
  • Issue either a 3,000 or 6,000 Maple Point Coupon based on the original purchase price.
  • Remove Oswell's Scissors of Karma
[/td][/tr][tr][td]Items with an Oswell's Scissors of Karma effect applied[/td][td]
  • Issue either a 3,000 or 6,000 Maple Point Coupon based on the original purchase price
  • Remove the effect from the item
[/td][/tr][/table]
Notice:
  • When talking to the Maple Administrator NPC, refunds will not be issued if the Oswell's Scissors of Karma or an item with the effect applied are not in your character's inventory.
  • Items in the Cash Shop Inventory or Item Storage must be claimed and moved to your character's in-game inventory to receive a refund.
  • Items in your Steam Inventory cannot be refunded. You must move them to the in-game inventory to receive a refund.

The Steam Community Market and related refund process will be available until the August 27, 2025 maintenance. After this date, item retrieval and refunds will no longer be available. Please make sure to proceed within that time frame to avoid any problems.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

- The MapleStory Team

Sign up for Global MapleStory Classic World Playtest!



Are you excited for Global MapleStory Classic World? Here's your chance for an exclusive first look at this nostalgic experience crafted just for Global MapleStory players!

As a playtester, you'll get early access to Global MapleStory Classic World in development, share your thoughts directly with the dev team, and help shape the future of the game! As a token of our appreciation, participants are eligible to receive gift cards and NX Cash.

We're currently prioritizing participants located in Southern California who can travel to our Nexon America office in El Segundo, CA. Don't miss this rare opportunity to be part of MapleStory history!


Steam Community Market (BETA) Closure Notice




Hello Maplers,

We want to sincerely thank you for the incredible support and enthusiasm you’ve shown for the Steam Community Market (BETA), launched in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Global MapleStory.

We truly appreciate all the feedback we've received and are excited to explore new ideas and initiatives inspired by your input. The Steam Community Market (BETA) feature will be coming to an end and will be disabled in the game. Please refer to the following details for more information.

We will be officially closing the Steam Community Market (BETA) feature on August 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM UTC.

Effective immediately after the maintenance on May 15, 2025:
  • Oswell’s Scissors of Karma cannot be used.
  • Oswell’s Scissors of Karma cannot be purchased in the Cash Shop.
  • Items cannot be registered in the Steam Inventory.

We will share more detailed information about the closure and refund processes in a separate notice.

Thank you again for your support and feedback. Our priority will always be to deliver a stable and enjoyable gameplay experience for our players.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

- The MapleStory Team

Scheduled Minor Patch - May 15, 2025




We will be performing a scheduled minor patch starting on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM PDT (10:00 AM EDT / 4:00 PM CEST / 12:00 AM AEST May 16). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 4 hours, concluding around 11:00 AM PDT (2:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CEST / 4:00 AM AEST May 16).

Times:

Thursday, May 15, 2025
PDT (UTC -7): 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EDT (UTC -4): 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
AEST (UTC +10): 12:00 AM - 4:00 AM May 16


What will be unavailable:
  • All MapleStory game servers.

Changes and Updates:
  • MapleStory will be updated to v.259.3.0.
  • Resolved an issue where players were not able to obtain rewards from Xiao Xiao's Level-up Support on a newly created Mo Xuan character if earlier reward tiers were claimed previously on a separate and deleted Mo Xuan character.
  • Resolved an issue causing players to circumvent chat bans by using the Fast Character Switch feature.
  • Resolved an issue where Xiao Xiao's Level-up Support displayed Arcane Symbol Selector Coupons as a reward for reaching Lv. 200.
  • Resolved an issue where Divine Art: Crashing Earth's Cooldown would be reduced only when Heir of the Divine's Reincarnation feature was inactive and not while it was active.
  • Resolved an issue where the Lynn job would appear as Jianghu when viewed in the Character Select screen and the Switch Character UI.
  • Resolved a text issue where the Victoria Cup Completion Box would incorrectly show granting a Lovely Sugar Set Selector Coupon instead of a Mushroom Garden Set Selector Coupon.
  • Resolved an issue where other Mo Xuan characters are visible during a cutscene.
  • Resolved a text issue where the 'Ultimate Collab' buff would list the incorrect names from the event.
  • Resolved a text issue where Arwen is labeled as Lania within the Ultimate Collab UI and description.
  • Resolved an issue where the Magnificent Growth Potion did not indicate the correct amount players would receive for the 19th check-in within the Victoria Cup Stamp Book UI.
  • Resolved an issue where Mo Xuan's Secondary Weapon would show in a blank tab when trying to purchase one from NPC Neville.
  • Resolved an issue where NPC Diddimus would appear incorrectly within the Azwan opening cutscene.