In the midst of our scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, we sometimes perform hotfixes to address a variety of bugs and issues without bringing down the servers. We will use this post as a collective hub to update our players with the hotfix details, such as when and which fix was applied. Each time there is an update, this post will be bumped up on our news page and the update will clearly be indicated with the date the hotfix was applied. We hope that this will be a useful record and helpful information for our players.
Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that addresses a variety of bugs and issues reported within the v.239 Neo Tokyo.
Hotfixes:
February 9, 2023
Fixed the issue where the Ponycheleu NPC sometimes appears as the Admin NPC during the NeoTokyo dialogue.
Fixed the issue where the Captain Marishas NPC mentions the meso shop in Neo Tokyo.
February 8, 2023
Fixed the issue where Cube Fragments could be exchanged in Reboot world.
Fixed the issue where characters who participated in the Ignition Fireworks Festival couldn't access the shops.
v.239 - Neo Tokyo Patch Notes
An epic story in Neo Tokyo unfolds as a hero is needed to save the future of Zipangu. Explore this event with a new story, a unique boss, and limited rewards! Super Haste makes an appearance providing beneficial growth rewards and enhancements to hunting buffs everyday! Design your own Hashtag Chair in the Maple Hashtag event and receive the Fairy Bros' Golden Giveaway check in rewards.
[Completed] Scheduled Game Update - February 8, 2023
[Updated February 8 at 3:23 PM PST] The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items for 10 hours. Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to make sure that you get the latest client! Thank you for your patience.
[Updated February 8 at 3:04 PM PST] We are completing our final checks and plan to open at 3:30 PM PST. Thank you for your patience.
[Updated February 8 at 2:09 PM PST] We're still working to resolve the unexpected issues. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
[Updated February 8 at 12:45 PM PST] We will be extending maintenance until further notice to investigate a couple of unforeseen issues. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
We will be performing a scheduled game update on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 6:00 AM PST (9:00 AM EST / 3:00 PM CET / 1:00 AM AEDT Feb. 9). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 7 hours, concluding around 1:00 PM PST (4:00 PM EST / 10:00 PM CET / 8:00 AM AEDT Feb. 9). Thanks for your patience!
Times:
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 PST (UTC -8): 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST (UTC -5): 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CET (UTC +1): 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM AEDT (UTC +11): 1:00 AM (Feb. 9) - 8:00 AM (Feb. 9)
The number of channels on NA Reboot have been reduced to 30.
Scheduled Game Update - February 8, 2023
We will be performing a scheduled game update on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 6:00 AM PST (9:00 AM EST / 3:00 PM CET / 1:00 AM AEDT Feb. 9). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 7 hours, concluding around 1:00 PM PST (4:00 PM EST / 10:00 PM CET / 8:00 AM AEDT Feb. 9). Thanks for your patience!
Times:
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 PST (UTC -8): 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST (UTC -5): 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CET (UTC +1): 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM AEDT (UTC +11): 1:00 AM (Feb. 9) - 8:00 AM (Feb. 9)
What will be unavailable:
All MapleStory game servers.
Changes and Updates (Additional Changes TBA):
Server Upkeep.
MapleStory will be updated to v.239.1.
Patch notes will be available soon.
The number of channels on NA Reboot have been reduced to 30.
Community Livestream - v.239 Neo Tokyo Update Preview
Join Community Manager Ezrabell in the next Community Livestream as he previews the upcoming events and contents in v.239 Neo Tokyo! Grab your snacks and prepare for an adventure of fun in this upcoming livestream. Join us on any of the platforms listed below this Friday, February 3rd at 12:00 PM PST (3:00 PM EST).
CM Ezrabell will be on the test client previewing the upcoming content in v.239 Neo Tokyo! Join the stream for an early look at the new events and contents arriving in this update. There will also be giveaways throughout the stream! We will be giving away the exclusive Romantic Garden Chair along with some handy consumables like Onyx Apples! Make sure you don't miss out on the fun~ See you Friday!
We are once again seeking new Volunteer Moderators for the MapleStory Forums and Discord to assist us with our community!
Successful candidates will be motivated and passionate towards making improvements to the community and the Maple World. This is perfect for those who enjoy MapleStory, like interacting with others, and are willing to support our community. If you feel as though this describes you, we encourage you to fill out this Google Form to apply for a Volunteer Moderators position!
Volunteer Moderator Application 2023: https://forms.gle/K3ZKfApkVyJdoWU6A
Please make sure you read the requirements and expectations on the application form before applying. We plan to have the applications open until February 13th at 10:00 AM PT, unless said otherwise. If you are selected, we will reach out through DM on Discord or the Official Forum with the next steps.
*If you submit multiple applications, only your latest submission will be taken into consideration. *If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel to DM any member of the current MapleStory Community team.
Thank you, Veeraah
[Completed] Unscheduled Channel Maintenance - January 27, 2023
[Updated Jan. 27 at 2:48 PM PST] The maintenance has been completed and all channels are now available. Thank you for your patience.
We will be performing an unscheduled channel maintenance on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM PST (4:00 PM EST / 10:00 PM CET / 8:00 AM AEDT Jan. 28). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 2 hours, concluding around 3:00 PM PST (6:00 PM EST / 12:00 AM CET Jan. 28 / 10:00 AM AEDT Jan. 28). The maintenance will be rolled out progressively in stages as outlined below. In-game slide messages will inform players of the maintenance progress and which channels to avoid.
Times:
Friday, January 27, 2023 PST (UTC -8): 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST (UTC -5): 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CET (UTC +1): 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Jan. 28) AEDT (UTC +11): 8:00 AM (Jan. 28) - 10:00 AM (Jan. 28)
What will be unavailable:
Stage 1
Channels 1-10 on Scania, Bera, Aurora, Elysium, NA Burning, Luna, EU Reboot
Channels 1-20 on NA Reboot
Channels 1-5 on EU Burning
Instanced Servers (instanced content such as Dimensional Invasion)
Cross World Party Quest
Stage 2
Channels 11-20 on Scania, Bera, Aurora, Elysium, NA Burning, Luna, EU Reboot
Channels 21-40 on NA Reboot
Channels 6-10 on EU Burning
Stage 3
Login Servers
Changes and Updates (Additional Changes TBA):
Fixed the issue where Jett could not accept the Odium Daily Quests.
Odium and Extreme Boss Difficulty are here!
The gates to Odium are opening, and it's time to uncover the secrets of the Awakened Laboratory. Delve inside and assist the City of the Researchers with their discoveries. Extreme Difficulty for Black Mage and Chosen Seren are also available, a new tier of challenges that will take the best Maplers in powerful gear to overcome!
Odium, the Awakened Laboratory
Beyond the tower that continuously rises, the Alliance opens the locked doors of the laboratory.
Requirements: Lv. 275 and above characters that have completed the 5th Job Advancement and the quests "[Hotel Arcus] 'Til We Meet Again" and "[Karote] Kalos the Guardian".
Find out the secret of the Adversary hidden in the laboratory.
Accept the "[Odium] Contact from Edelstein" quest from the light bulb notifier on the left side of the screen.
Complete all the quests in the Odium region to receive Sacred Symbol: Odium. After completing the Awakened Laboratory region quests, you can receive daily quests from Syasya in The City of the Researchers.
Complete the quests to receive Sacred Symbol: Odium (x5).
You can also earn new achievements for completing content in Odium!
Added the following quests to Awakened Laboratory: Odium.
[Odium] Contact from Edelstein
[Odium] Robot Beyond Repair
[Odium] Visitor from the Knights
[Odium] To the Castle Wall again
[Odium] A place higher than the Castle Wall
[Odium] An Occupied Town
[Odium] Alter's Escort 1
[Odium] Alter's Escort 2
[Odium] The Company That Appeared
[Odium] To Protect the Town
[Odium] Invader of the Alleyway 1
[Odium] Invader of the Alleyway 2
[Odium] Laha Angler
[Odium] The Helper Who Appeared
[Odium] Contaminated Researcher
[Odium] There's Nobody Left
[Odium] Open Door
[Odium] Generator Room where Emotions Spring Up
[Odium] Chaos Laid to Rest
Dad has not returned 1
Dad has not returned 2
Dad has not returned 3
Kaya and Seri 1
Kaya and Seri 2
Kaya and Seri 3
System Repair 1
System Repair 2
System Repair 3
Added the following NPCs to Awakened Laboratory: Odium.
Sya-sya
Kaya
Bonnie
Hanho
Miya
Seri
Na-Sol
Winnie
Haram
Aro
Stairway Up
Stairway Down
Added the following maps to Awakened Laboratory: Odium.
Odium: The City of the Researchers
Odium: General Area by the Castle's Gate
Odium: Road to the Castle's Gate 1
Odium: Road to the Castle's Gate 2
Odium: Road to the Castle's Gate 3
Odium: Road to the Castle's Gate 4
Odium: Captured Alley 1
Odium: Captured Alley 2
Odium: Captured Alley 3
Odium: Captured Alley 4
Odium: Awakened Laboratory
Odium: Laboratory Middle Corridor
Odium: Sunny Laboratory 1
Odium: Sunny Laboratory 2
Odium: Sunny Laboratory 3
Odium: Laboratory Behind Locked Door 1
Odium: Laboratory Behind Locked Door 2
Odium: Laboratory Behind Locked Door 3
Odium: Generator Room where Emotions Spring Up
Added the following mobs to Awakened Laboratory: Odium.
(Lv. 275) Enhanced Corallite Guardian
(Lv. 275) Enhanced Olivine Guardian
(Lv. 275) Enhanced Diamond Guardian
(Lv. 276) Angler Robot Type A
(Lv. 276) Angler Robot Type B
(Lv. 276) Angler Robot Type C
(Lv. 277) Guard Corundum
(Lv. 277) Guard Agate
(Lv. 278) Disintegrating Test Subject
(Lv. 279) Failed Subject
Added Odium region Elite Boss.
Odium's Guard
The following items have been added.
Sacred Symbol: Odium
Complete all the quests in the Odium region to receive Sacred Symbol: Odium x1.
After completing the Awakened Laboratory region quests, you can receive daily quests from Syasya in The City of the Researchers. Complete the quests to receive Sacred Symbol: Odium x5.
Equipment: One Who Closed the Eyes of Chaos
Added Odium Area Exploration Achievements.
The criteria for the character level that was 284 has been changed to 289 after the Odium opening date with the addition of the Odium region for the EXP/meso penalty due to the level difference and enemies near your level if the character level exceeds 284.
Rewards:
Sacred Symbol: Odium
One Who Closed the Eyes of Chaos: Medal. Lv. 200+, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +3.
Boss Extreme Mode
Added Extreme Mode for Black Mage.
"Black Mage Remnant" item required for the Genesis weapon quest can only be obtained by clearing Black Mage (Hard) boss battle.
More info has been added to the Genesis weapon quest.
Clear count shared with existing mode
Can be cleared once a month
Can enter in 60 minutes upon entering Hard/Extreme Mode once
Can enter up to 3 times a day each for Hard/Extreme Mode
Added Extreme Mode for Chosen Seren.
Clear count shared with existing mode
Can be cleared once a week
Can enter in 30 minutes upon entering Normal/Hard/Extreme Mode once
Can enter up to 3 times a day each for Normal/Hard/Extreme Mode
New Reward Points quests are added:
[Maple Rewards] Defeat Extreme Black Mage for Riches and Honor!
[Maple Rewards] Defeat Extreme Chosen Seren for Riches and Honor!
New Achievements are added:
[Black Mage] That's enough... Now rest…
[Black Mage] Encore
[Black Mage] To Create or to Destroy
[Black Mage] Maple World's True Savior
[Black Mage] Adversaries
[Seren] The Seal Stone is just cherry on top
[Seren] The Sun is Setting!
[Seren] Putting the blazing sun to sleep
[Seren] Is it over?
Livestream - Play v.238 Ignition: Extreme with CM Ezrabell!
Join Community Manager Ezrabell in the next Community Livestream as he plays MapleStory! Grab your snacks and prepare for an adventure of fun in this upcoming livestream. Join us on any of the platforms listed below this Friday, January 27th at 4:00 PM PST (7:00 PM EST).
CM Ezrabell will be playing MapleStory on his character, partaking in activities and events around Maple World from the v.238 Ignition: Extreme update! There will also be giveaways throughout the stream! We will be giving away the Mochi Ice Cream Chair along with some handy consumables! Make sure you don't miss out on the fun~ See you Friday!
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