On May 11, 2005, MapleStory made its debut in North America, and in the 20 years that has come since, it's been our pleasure to watch you enjoy every moment of fun that has come in Maple World. We're celebrating these two decades with a special new update, featuring a new job to play, an exciting sports day event, and a special look at things to come!
Now Available: Mo Xuan!
A mighty new warrior has come to MapleStory, a talented martial artist with a power that's been passed down throughout the ages. Play as Mo Xuan, the Divine Fist, MapleStory's newest character and claim your rewards in the Xiao Xiao's Level-Up Support Event!
The biggest Sports Day that Victoria Island has ever seen is here! Take on challenging sporting events such as Victoria Soccer, Boat Racing, Balloon Pop Challenge and much more to bring home trophies, unique outfits, and other amazing rewards!
20th Anniversary Patch Notes
Learn everything about MapleStory's 20th Anniversary update, including the full details on the Victoria Cup, the newly added Grandis Familiars, a more convenient way to jump between characters on the same world, and more in the patch notes on the official MapleStory website!
Read the latest Inkwell's Note!
Inkwell, MapleStory's Chief Product Officer, also recently penned a note to the MapleStory community, talking about the 20th anniversary, the last few months of updates, as well as a preview of all the changes and improvements we're looking to add to MapleStory soon. You can read it in full on the official MapleStory website!
v.259 - Victoria Cup: 20th Anniversary Patch Notes
Two decades of adventure and still going strong. Get ready to meet Mo Xuan, our newest addition to the Job roster! Want to switch up your character real quick? The brand-new Fast Character Change function makes it a breeze! It's been an incredible journey, and our passion is still burning bright. Head over to the Victoria Cup Main Stadium to join the festivities and take part in exciting mini-games like Victoria Soccer, Boat Racing, and more for some easy rewards. We'll catch ya'll at the Main Stadium!
We will be performing a scheduled game update starting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM PDT (8:00 AM EDT / 2:00 PM CEST / 10:00 PM AEST). We anticipate the maintenance to conclude around 12:00 PM PDT (3:00 PM EDT / 9:00 PM CEST / 5:00 AM AEST April 30).
Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.
Following the maintenance, we'll be monitoring the game closely and may schedule an additional maintenance on Wednesday, April 30 to ensure a stable gameplay experience. Further details will be posted on a separate announcement.
Thanks for your patience!
Times:
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM AEST (UTC +10): 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM April 30
What will be unavailable:
All MapleStory game servers.
Changes and Updates:
MapleStory will be updated to v.259.1.1.
Patch Notes will be available soon!
MapleStory 20th Anniversary
Celebrate 20 YEARS of Global MapleStory with exciting game updates and a special message for our Maplers! Check out exciting content including:
New Character: Mo Xuan: Mo Xuan is a powerful pirate class that features fast strikes and powerful combos!
New Event: Victoria Cup: The biggest Sports Day that Victoria Island has ever seen!
Grandis Familiars Added: Familiars will be added to all remaining Grandis regions!
We will be performing a scheduled Cash Shop maintenance starting on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM PDT (8:00 AM EDT / 2:00 PM CEST / 10:00 PM AEST). We anticipate these maintenances to conclude around 6:00 AM PDT (9:00 AM EDT / 3:00 PM CEST / 11:00 PM AEST).
Cash Shop Maintenance Times:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM AEST (UTC +10): 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What will be unavailable:
Cash Shop and Billing/Payments.
Pixel Picks Voting is Back!
Pixel Picks is back once again! Get your say on what items are coming to the Cash Shop by voting, with a total of 35 items you select making their appearances! You'll be able to vote for one option per category, and if you change your mind about an item you can swap your votes every day (resetting at 8:00 AM UTC). Keep an eye on who's winning and make sure the items you want most make it in! Players must be Lv. 101 and up to participate.
You can cast your vote for the current round of items during the following period:
PDT (UTC -7): Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:00 PM - Sunday, May 4, 2025 11:59 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:00 AM - Monday, May 5, 2025 8:59 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Wednesday, April 23, 2025 9:00 AM - Monday, May 5, 2025 4:59 PM
Premium Surprise Style Box: Top 2 winners will be included in an upcoming Premium Surprise Style Box.
Male Royal Hairstyles Top 6 winners will be included in an upcoming Pixel Picks Royal Styles Coupon sale.
Female Royal Hairstyles: Top 6 winners will be included in an upcoming Pixel Picks Royal Styles Coupon sale.
Male Royal Faces[: Top 6 winners will be included in an upcoming [b]Pixel Picks Royal Styles Coupon sale.
Female Royal Faces: Top 6 winners will be included in an upcoming Pixel Picks Royal Styles Coupon sale.
Male Change Royal Hairstyles: Top 2 winners will be included in an upcoming Change Royal Styles Coupon sale.
Female Change Royal Hairstyles: Top 2 winners will be included in an upcoming Change Royal Styles Coupon sale.
Male Change Royal Faces: Top 2 winners will be included in an upcoming Change Royal Styles Coupon sale.
Female Change Royal Faces: Top 2 winners will be included in an upcoming Change Royal Styles Coupon sale.
Damage Skins: Top 1 winner will be included as a Unit Damage Skin in an upcoming Damage Skin Random Box sale.
Premium Surprise Style Box
You can select one of the following twelve outfit sets, and the top two selections will make their way into the Premium Surprise Style Box during a future Cash Shop update! Go to the Pixel Picks site to vote now!
Battle Suit Set, Blue Flame Hellion Set, Bunny Jersey Set, and Carbon Wing Set.
Crown Fitness Set, Rose and Indigo Bunny Set, Midnight Magician Set, and Monochrome Movie Set.
You can select one of the following thirty hairstyles, and the top six selections will become available during a future Cash Shop update with the Pixel Picks Royal Style Coupon! Go to the Pixel Picks site to vote now!
Apollo Hair, Bandana Hair, Belial Hair, and Big Point Hair.
Cadena Copycat Hair, Cello Hair, Chess Hair, and Commence Hair.
You can select one of the following thirty hairstyles, and the top six selections will become available during a future Cash Shop update with the Pixel Picks Royal Style Coupon! Go to the Pixel Picks site to vote now!
You can select one of the following thirty faces, and the top six selections will become available during a future Cash Shop update with the Pixel Picks Royal Style Coupon! Go to the Pixel Picks site to vote now!
Almond Face, Babydoll Face, Cartoon Face, and Clamped Mouth Face.
Colorful Pupil Face, Compassionate Face, Demure Face, and Eager Boy Face.
Glamour Look, Glancing Face, Hazy Eyes Face, and I Don't Really Care Face.
Jax Ocular Mod, Kura Face, Make-Up Master Face, and Melody Face.
Persevering Face, Piercing Gaze, Polite Interest Face, and Pout Pout Face.
Pure Beauty Face, Refreshing Face, Round-Eyed Face, and Silver Marble Face.
Soft Face, Soulful Gaze Face, Sour Face, and Sugar Face.
Timorous Face and Wide Smile Face.
Female Royal Faces
You can select one of the following thirty faces, and the top six selections will become available during a future Cash Shop update with the Pixel Picks Royal Style Coupon! Go to the Pixel Picks site to vote now!
Alicia Face, Aster Ocular Mod, Babydoll Face, and Bunny Nose Face.
Cartoon Face, Clamped Mouth Face, Dark Circle Face, and Demure Face.
Eager Girl Face, Elegant Lady Face, Enlightened Face, and Faint Smile Face.
You can select one of the following fourteen hairstyles, and the top two selections will become available during a future Cash Shop update with the Change Royal Styles Coupon! Go to the Pixel Picks site to vote now!
Apple Tea Hair, Ash Bubbly Hair, Bouncy Wave Hair, and Bubble Tea Hair.
Marigold Hair, Spirit Fox Hair, Summer Story Hair, and Sweet Creme Hair.
Twisted Hair and Wavy Pigtails Hair.
Female Change Royal Hairstyles
You can select one of the following fourteen hairstyles, and the top two selections will become available during a future Cash Shop update with the Change Royal Styles Coupon! Go to the Pixel Picks site to vote now!
Aki Hair, Big Point Hair, Mega Layered Hair, and Noah Hair.
Ombre Shag, Parted Updo Hair, Ruya Hair, and Sea Hair.
Short Sporty Hair, Short Swirly Hair, Spirit Fox Hair, and Uneven Bangs Hair.
V Hair and Wolf Mane Hair.
Male Change Royal Faces
You can select one of the following fourteen faces, and the top two selections will become available during a future Cash Shop update with the Change Royal Styles Coupon! Go to the Pixel Picks site to vote now!
Alicia Face, Alora Face, Darkhound Face, and Demure Face.
Dewy-Eyed Face, Enlightened Face, Jewel Eyes, and Odd-Eyed Face.
Peculiar Face, Pretty Lashes Face, Saucy Face, and Sly Face.
Timid Face and Wounded Look.
Female Change Royal Faces
You can select one of the following fourteen faces, and the top two selections will become available during a future Cash Shop update with the Change Royal Styles Coupon! Go to the Pixel Picks site to vote now!
Apollo Ocular Mod, Arthur Face, Cold Face, and Confounded Face.
Deer Eyes Face, Dylan Face, Eager Boy Face, and Game Face.
Glittering Face, Peculiar Face, Polite Interest Face, and Scholarly Face.
Sharp Eyes and Tess Face.
Damage Skins
You can select one of the following twenty damage skins, and the top selection will become available as a Unit Damage Skin during an upcoming Damage Skin Random Box sale in the Cash Shop! Go to the Pixel Picks site to vote now!
8-Bit Damage Skin, Black Damage Skin, Black Rose Damage Skin, and Bubble Pop Damage Skin.
Bunny Blossom Damage Skin, Chinese Marshmallow Damage Skin, Corrupted Magician Damage Skin, and Dream Guide Damage Skin.
Dreaming of Adventure Damage Skin, Knife Wound Damage Skin, Lotus Flower Damage Skin, and Monotone Damage Skin.
Moon Bunny Damage Skin, Mustache Damage Skin, Simple Line Damage Skin, and Sleek Slither Damage Skin.
We will be performing an unscheduled maintenance Monday, April 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM PDT (11:00 AM EDT / 5:00 PM CEST / 1:00 AM AEST April 15). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 3 hours, concluding around 11:00 AM PDT (2:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CEST / 4:00 AM AEST April 15).
Times:
Monday, April 14, 2025 PDT (UTC -7): 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT (UTC -4): 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM AEST (UTC +10): 1:00 AM - 4:00 AM (April 15)
What will be unavailable:
All MapleStory game servers.
Changes and Updates (Additional Changes TBA):
Resolved technical issues with the Steam Community Marketplace.
Steam Community Marketplace will be reenabled and Oswell's Scissors of Karma will be available for purchase again.
Resolved an issue where the skill Power of the Lil Demon Slayers Lv. 3 was not granting the increased range to collect items.
Scheduled Maintenance - April 10, 2025
We will be performing a scheduled minor patch Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM PDT (10:00 AM EDT / 4:00 PM CEST / 12:00 AM AEST April 11). 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 April 11).
Times:
Thursday, April 10, 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 (April 11)
What will be unavailable:
All MapleStory game servers.
Changes and Updates (Additional Changes TBA):
Restored MVP progress of some players due to the server crashing and rollbacks on March 19.
Resolved an issue where the Event Ring Exclusive Solid Cubes from the Training Journal event were untradeable.
All remaining Fury Totem Coupons and Wild Totem Coupons be replaced with a Chains of Resentment Coupon (30 days) for players that have those items.
Upcoming Marvel Machine Changes
A pair of changes are coming to the Marvel Machine that will take effect with its next run, currently planned for late summer 2025. These changes are:
Newly purchased Marvels can be used up to 90 days after the end of the event, and will expire after that point.
Item codes obtained from used Marvels will remain available to be redeemed in-game for 1 year after being acquired from the Marvel Machine.
Maplers with remaining Marvels purchased from previous runs of the event will still be able to use them during future Marvel Machine runs and they will not expire. Those pre-existing Marvels will be expended before any newly purchased Marvels are used.
