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MapleStory

Introducing Steam Community Market (Beta)

Hi Maplers, 

We are excited to announce that the v.258 update will include a beta feature enabling the trading of various cosmetic items through the Steam Community Market. Access to this functionality will be available in-game and will include the ability to manage or add items into your respective Steam Inventory!

What is the Steam Community Market?
  • A dedicated marketplace within the Steam platform, where players can trade items using the Steam Wallet.
  • The value of Steam marketplace items is determined by player transactions and prices may fluctuate according to supply and demand.
  • Items that can be traded have no impact on in-game balance, and players neither lose nor gain anything even if they do not purchase any items.


Trading Guidelines:
Eligible Accounts
  • Nexon accounts linked with a Steam account can access the in-game Steam Inventory UI.
  • The linked Steam account must meet Steam's eligibility requirements for using the Steam Community Market.
  • Once your Steam account is linked, you can still access your Steam Inventory UI in the game even if you launch MapleStory through the Nexon Launcher.

Target Worlds & Regions
  • Trades can be made in both Interactive and Heroic Worlds, and can even be made between Interactive and Heroic Worlds.
  • Trades can be made in both North America and Europe regions, and can even be made between the two regions. 

Target Items
  • Cosmetic items from Surprise Style Boxes sold from January 2017 until now are included in the list of items that can be traded.
    • This restriction is to help better verify the stability of trades during this beta service period.
    • The list of items is subject to change at any time.
  • Only items that are untradable can be sold in the Steam Community Market. As such, items purchased from the Steam Community Market will be untradeable in-game. So, please be mindful when trading.


Oswell's Scissors of Karma:
What are Oswell's Scissors of Karma?
  • In order to trade items from Global MapleStory, Oswell’s Scissors of Karma must be used to move an item from your inventory to your Steam Inventory.
  • Only items that have been moved to your Steam Inventory can be viewed in the Steam Community Market storage. 

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Notice:
  • The Steam Market is a separate platform from Nexon, so please forward any inquiries or requests for support to Steam Customer Support if you experience any issues.
  • All transactions are made through the Steam Wallet.
  • Before trading, please be sure to check the Steam Community Market FAQ and Trading and Market Restrictions on the official Steam website.
  • Due to Dutch law, players in the Netherlands cannot access the in-game Steam Inventory UI.

Scheduled Minor Patch - March 6, 2025



We will be performing a scheduled minor patch Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM PST (10:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM CET / 2:00 AM AEDT March 7). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately hours, concluding around 11:00 AM PST (2:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM CET / 6:00 AM AEDT March 7).

Times:

Thursday, March 6, 2025
PST (UTC -8): 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EST (UTC -5): 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
CET (UTC +1): 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
AEDT (UTC +11): 2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (March 7)

  • What will be unavailable:
    • All MapleStory game servers.
  • Changes and Updates (Additional Changes TBA):
    • MapleStory will be updated to v.257.2.0.
    • We will be addressing the remaining actions listed in the Unicube Issues post.
      • Please keep an eye out for additional updates.
    • Resolved a text issue when using Karma Bright Cubes.
    • Resolved an issue where the Cube Shop was not showing up in the Quick Move menu in Grave of the Gods on Heroic worlds.
    • Resolved an issue that was causing Althea's Mapae Fragments to be untradable instead of 'Tradable within world' on Heroic worlds.
    • Resolved an issue where Althea's Mapae Fragments were unable to be moved to the Storage on Interactive worlds.
    • Resolved an issue where Limbo's Erosion could not be avoided using Hayato's Hitokiri Strike skill.
    • Resolved an issue where Kanna's 6th Job skill Hakumenkonmou Juubi's damage would sometimes not register correctly.
    • Resolved an issue where some chairs would display incorrectly when previewing them from the Auction House on Interactive worlds.
    • Resolved an issue where clicking on the 'Go to My Home' button in another player's Character Info UI would invite them to party.

Space Star Pink Bean Event



Pink Bean wants to escape the bounds of Maple World and take the whole galaxy by storm! Defeat monsters and collect letters to help Pink Bean craft new slogans and earn unique prizes for your efforts!
  • PST/PDT (UTC -8/-7): Tuesday, March 4, 2025 4:00 PM - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 4:59 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Wednesday, March 5, 2025 1:00 AM - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:59 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, March 5, 2025 11:00 AM - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:59 AM



How to Participate

  • Participate in the '[Space Star] Pink Bean's Stellar Entrance' quest by heading over to the Event List on the left of your screen and click the ‘Participate’ button.
    • Alternatively, you can talk to Pink Bean located in the main towns (Henesys, Nameless Town, Cernium Square).
  • Requirement: Lv. 101 and above characters who have completed the '[Space Star] Pink Bean's Stellar Entrance' starting quest (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
  • Defeat monsters near your level (20 levels below and 20 levels above) for a chance to obtain Pink Bundles or Hot Pink Bundles.
    • Pink Bundle: Tradable within world, expires March 18 at 11:59PM UTC.
    • (Heroic Worlds) Hot Pink Bundle: Tradable within world, expires March 18 at 11:59 PM UTC.
    • (Interactive Worlds) Hot Pink Bundle: Tradable once, expires March 18 at 11:59 PM UTC.
      • Can be traded once, after that it will be changed to tradable between characters within world.
    • Hot Pink Bundle is used in the order the bundles are located in the inventory, regardless of tradability.
  • Receive one Alphabet Letter at a set rate when a Pink Bundle or Hot Pink Bundle is opened. Collect enough Alphabet Letters to complete a Pink Bean Fan Slogan and earn rewards!
    • You can obtain up to 99 for each alphabet letter.
    • Your character’s item drop rate will also apply to the set rate.
    • Alphabet Letters obtained by opening the bundle are shared between characters within the same world and are untradable.
Obtainable Alphabet Letters by from Pink & Hot Pink Bundles[table][tr][th]Rarity[/th][th]Alphabet Letter[/th][/tr][tr][td]High[/td][td]K, P, T, U[/td][/tr][tr][td]Medium[/td][td]A, I, N, S, V[/td][/tr][tr][td]Low[/td][td]All other Alphabet Letters[/td][/tr][/table]
  • You can purchase an additional Pink Bundle x20 for 3,000 Maple Points once a day per world!
    • Hot Pink Bundle is used in the order the bundles are located in the inventory, regardless of tradability.
    • When the bundle is opened, there is a set chance of obtaining Alphabet Letters according to each Alphabet Letter's level of rarity.
    • The expiration of the Pink Bundle purchased is the same as the event's end date, and can be transferred between your characters within the world.
  • Event progress such as the amount of Alphabet Letters owned, completed Fan Slogans, and Alphabet Powder are shared between characters within the same world.
    • Check the amount of Alphabet Letters owned through the Event UI.

Crafting Alphabet Letters

  • Need a specific letter for a fan slogan? Craft it using Alphabet Powder!
  • Obtain Alphabet Powder by combining any 5 letters collected from the Pink Bundles or Hot Pink Bundles.
    • The total amount of Alphabet Powder obtained from combining letters is calculated based on the rarity of each letter used.
  • Use Alphabet Powder to craft the letter of your choice!
Alphabet Powder Obtained from Combining Letters & Alphabet Letter Crafting Costs[table][tr][th]Alphabet Letter[/th][th]Alphabet Powder Obtained per Letter[/th][th]Crafting Cost
(Alphabet Powder)[/th][/tr][tr][td]K, P, T, U[/td][td]250[/td][td]5,000[/td][/tr][tr][td]A, I, N, S, V[/td][td]75[/td][td]1,500[/td][/tr][tr][td]All other Alphabet Letters[/td][td]5[/td][td]100[/td][/tr][/table]

Space Star Pink Bean Rewards

  • Hidden Mission Alert! Complete the Hidden Mission to obtain a Sync Label and Chat Ring.
  • Complete Fan Slogans to receive the following rewards:
[table][tr][th]Fan Slogan[/th][th]Item[/th][/tr][tr][td]STAR[/td][td]
  • Symbol Selector Coupon (300/60): Tradable within world, 7-day duration. Use the coupon to choose one of the following:
    • Arcane Symbol Selector x300
    • Sacred Symbol Selector x60
  • Dream Voyage Shoes Coupon: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. Use the coupon to choose one of the following:
    • Dream Voyage Shoes (M): Untradable, Permanent.


    • Dream Voyage Heels (F): Untradable, Permanent.


[/td][/tr][tr][td]UNIVERSE[/td][td]
  • EXP Voucher (x3,000): Tradable within world, 7-day duration.
  • Dream Voyage Cape Coupon: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. Use the coupon to receive:
    • Dream Voyager Cape: Untradable, Permanent.


[/td][/tr][tr][td]PINK BEAN[/td][td]
  • Karma Black Rebirth Flame (x100): Tradable within world, 7-day duration.
  • Dream Voyage Outfit Coupon: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. Use the coupon to choose one of the following:
    • Dream Voyage Suit (M): Untradable, Permanent.


    • Dream Voyage Dress (F): Untradable, Permanent.


[/td][/tr][tr][td]UNIVERSE STAR[/td][td]
  • Pink Star Box: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. Open the box to choose one of the following:
    • Magnificent Growth Potion: Tradable within world, 7-day duration.
    • Sol Erda: Tradable within world, 7-day duration.
  • Dream Voyage Hat Coupon: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. Use the coupon to choose one of the following:
    • Dream Voyage Hat (M): Untradable, Permanent.


    • Dream Voyage Beret (F): Untradable, Permanent.


[/td][/tr][tr][td]UNIVERSE PINK STAR[/td][td]
  • Karma Star Force 17-Star Enhancement (Lv. 200): Tradable within world, 7-day duration.
  • Dream Voyage Weapon Coupon: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. Use the coupon to receive:
    • Dream Wheel: Untradable, Permanent.


[/td][/tr][tr][td]Final Reward
(Complete all fan slogans)[/td][td]
  • Syncroid Coupon: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. Use the coupon to receive the following:
    • Syncroid: Untradable, Permanent.
    • Lidium Heart: Untradable, Permanent.


[/td][/tr][tr][td]Hidden Mission Reward[/td][td]
  • Sync Label Ring Coupon: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. Use the coupon to receive the following:
    • Sync Label Ring Untradable, Permanent.
  • Sync Chat Ring Coupon: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. Use the coupon to receive the following:
    • Sync Chat Ring Untradable, Permanent.


[/td][/tr][/table]
Be sure to claim all your rewards from the Event UI before the event period ends!

Coming Soon: v.258 - MapleStory x Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

INKWELL'S NOTE: GREETINGS IN 2025

Scheduled Cash Shop and Login Server Maintenance - February 27, 2025

We will be performing a scheduled Cash Shop and Login Server maintenance starting on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM PST (8:00 AM EST / 2:00 PM CET / 12:00 AM AEDT February 28). We anticipate these maintenances to conclude around 6:30 AM PST (9:30 AM EST / 3:30 PM CET / 1:30 AM AEDT February 28).  

Cash Shop Maintenance Times:

Thursday, February 27, 2025
PST (UTC -8): 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
EST (UTC -5): 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CET (UTC +1): 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
AEDT (UTC +11): 12:00 AM (February 28) - 1:00 AM (February 28)

  • What will be unavailable:
    • Cash Shop and Billing/Payments.

Login Server Maintenance Times:

Thursday, February 27, 2025
PST (UTC -8): 6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
EST (UTC -5): 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CET (UTC +1): 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 
AEDT (UTC +11): 1:00 AM (February 28) - 1:30 AM (February 28)

  • What will be unavailable:
    • MapleStory login servers and Burning Worlds
  • Changes and Updates:
    • Burning World servers in NA and EU will close.
      • Please remember to move your Burning World characters prior to this maintenance. Refer to the v.257 patch notes for further information on Burning World Leap.

 

Addressing the Recent Unicube Issues



Hello Maplers,

We apologize for the delayed response regarding the Unicube issue that occurred on February 22nd in Interactive Worlds. We have been reviewing the Unicube usage logs, examining the list of fraudulent users, and examining the list of items that were abnormally enhanced. We ask for your understanding as this analysis takes time to ensure an accurate response and resolution.

Below is our planned course of action:
  1. In order to prevent the further spread of problematic items on the server, we will be temporarily withdrawing abnormally enhanced items during today’s emergency maintenance.
  2. After thorough investigation, additional measures will be taken against users who have misused the Unicube.
  3. Once we’ve completed the investigation, compensation for the emergency maintenance will be provided.
  4. Retrieved items will be restored. If needed, there may be additional measures taken such as rolling items back to their state prior to Unicube usage and returning Unicubes where appropriate. 

We are committed to strengthening our internal development processes to prevent such incidents from occurring again and to minimize any inconvenience for our MapleStory players. Once again, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

- The MapleStory Team

[Completed] Unscheduled Maintenance - February 24, 2025




[Updated at 8:30 AM PDT] The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items in your inventory for 3 hours. Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to make sure that you get the latest client! Thank you for your patience.

Hi Maplers,

We will be performing an unscheduled maintenance today that we expect to last approximately 3 hours. Information and details will be shared soon. We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.

We will begin maintenance today, February 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM PST (9:30 AM EST / 3:30 PM CET / 2:30 AM AEDT February 25).

Thank you for your cooperation,

The MapleStory Team
  • What will be unavailable:
    • All MapleStory game servers.

[Completed] Unscheduled Maintenance - February 22, 2025




[Updated at 6:05 AM PDT] The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items in your inventory for 3 hours and returned the availability of Unicubes. Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to make sure that you get the latest client! Thank you for your patience.

Hi Maplers,

We are aware of an issue with Unicubes not functioning properly for players. To resolve the issue, we'll be performing an unscheduled maintenance today. We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 2 hours.

We thank you for your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused. We will begin maintenance today, February 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM PST (7:00 AM EST / 1:00 PM CET / 11:00 PM AEDT).

Thank you for your cooperation,

The MapleStory Team
  • What will be unavailable:
    • All MapleStory game servers.

Reminder Regarding Unauthorized Usage of Third-Party Software



Hello Maplers,

We would like to remind everyone that using any unauthorized third-party software in the game is strictly prohibited and against our Terms of Service (ToS).

We will not hesitate to take action against those who violate our ToS and players who are found using these programs will face penalties, up to and including a permanent ban.

Play responsibly and avoid being penalized by refraining from using third-party software. We are committed to making sure that MapleStory is a fair and enjoyable gaming experience for all of our players.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

- The MapleStory Team