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[Completed] Scheduled Maintenance - March 28, 2024



[Updated Mar. 28 at 10:28 AM PDT] The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items for 6 hours. Thank you for your patience.

We will be performing a scheduled maintenance on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 5:00 AM PST (8:00 AM EST / 1:00 PM CET / 11:00 PM AEDT). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 6 hours, concluding around 11:00 AM PST (2:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM CET / 5:00 AM AEDT Mar. 29).

Times:

Thursday, March 28, 2024
PST (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EST (UTC -4): 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
CET (UTC +1): 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
AEDT (UTC +10): 11:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Mar. 29)
  • What will be unavailable:
    • All MapleStory game servers.
  • Changes and Updates (Additional Changes TBA):
    • Monthly Windows Update.
    • Resolved an issue where Demon Avenger's HP exceeded the 500,000 cap.
    • Resolved an issue where an event skill was still appearing in the skill list after the event ended.
    • Resolved an issue with Continuous Ring where the description was untranslated.
    • Resolved an issue with Hayato where not all sword energy bonuses were retained upon respawning in 'Quick Draw' stance.
    • Resolved an issue with Fire/Poison Mage where the passive for 'Meteor Shower' was not triggering.
    • Resolved an issue with Ice/Lightning Mage where the passive for 'Blizzard' was not triggering when using other skills.
    • Resolved an issue with Kaiser where using 'Gigas Wave' with high attack speed may cause disconnection.
    • Resolved an issue where the passive for Battle Mage's 'Dark Genesis' was not triggering when using other skills.
    • Resolved an issue with the Traits graph where the points were slightly misaligned.
    • Resolved an issue where Minar Picnic events showed the incorrect weekly reset date.
    • Resolved an issue where a message informing players to claim Minar Picnic rewards would appear upon logging out despite there being no rewards ready to claim.
    • Resolved an issue where equipped temporary Totems would not properly display the expiration icon.
    • Resolved an issue with Kanna where the Max MP % stat increase on 'Blessing of the Five Elements' was not reflected on the Character Information UI.
    • Resolved an issue where 'Party Quest Damage Skin (Unit)' had a small gap between the numbers.
    • Resolved an issue with the Character Selection screen where the client would freeze.
    • Resolved an issue where the Chair item slot was not appearing in the Equipment UI.
    • Resolved an issue where the Character Selection screen for Kronos (Ch. 40) appeared as (Ch. 39).

 

[Completed] Unscheduled Channel Maintenance - March 22, 2024



[Updated Mar. 22 at 4:10 PM PDT] The unscheduled channel maintenance has been completed. Thank you for your patience.

We will be performing an unscheduled channel maintenance today, March 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM PDT (5:00 PM EDT / 10:00 PM CET/ 8:00 AM AEDT Mar. 23). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 2 hours, concluding around 4:00 PM PDT (7:00 PM EDT/ 12:00 AM CET Mar. 23/ 10:00 AM AEDT Mar. 23). 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, March 22, 2024
PDT (UTC -7): 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
EDT (UTC -4): 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CET (UTC +1): 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Mar. 23)
AEDT (UTC +11): 8:00 AM (Mar. 23) - 10:00 AM (Mar. 23)
  • What will be unavailable:
    • Group A
      • Channels 1-10 on Scania, Elysium, Aurora, Luna, Hyperion and Solis
      • Channel 1-15 on Bera
      • Channels 1-20 on Kronos
      • Instanced Servers (instanced content such as Dimensional Invasion)
      • Cross World Party Quest
    • Group B
      • Channels 11-20 on Scania, Elysium, Aurora, Luna, Hyperion, and Solis
      • Channels 16-30 on Bera
      • Channels 21-40 on Kronos
  • Changes and Updates:
    • Resolved a crashing issue with the Minar Picnic event map. 

 

The Marvel Machine Returns!



The Marvel Machine is back through Sunday, March 31 at 11:59 PM PDT / 8:59 AM CEST (Apr 1) / 5:59 PM AEST (Apr 1)! Marvel Ambassadors have searched far and wide for the most intriguing, attractive, and powerful items in existence, and now they're passing these relics on to you. Head to the Marvel Machine site to purchase and use your spins!



Spin away and receive three glorious prizes with every spin! What marvels are waiting for you within the Marvel Machine?

Get your hands on rare items like the Breath of Divinity Ring, as well as NEW items in this rotation, such as:
  • Corgi Rump Trampoline Chair, Report Received Chair, Teddy Bear Kitchen Window Chair, I'm Catnip chair, Mushroom Shrine Chair, Lucid's Jewel Box Chair, Feline Felicity chair, and Pup Tent Chair

You might also find high-value rewards such as:
  • The Ring of Torment Coupon: Gives a ring that reduces the player's damage dealt by 30% while granting a 15% EXP bonus.
  • Lucid's Earrings Coupon: Gives earrings that allow you to frighten your enemies with nightmares, stunning 15 enemies for 9 seconds.
  • Firestarter Ring Coupon: Gives a ring that grants a skill that can be activated to increase the Burning stage level of the current field.
  • Violet Cubes
  • Magnificent Lucid Soul
  • Reaper's Pendant
  • Lv. 160 AbsoLab Armor
  • X ATT and Magic ATT Scrolls
  • Lv. 160 Sweetwater weapons
  • Lv. 200 Arcane Umbra equipment
  • Permanent Hyper Teleport Rock Coupon (tradeable)
  • Android Hearts: Outlaw Heart, Titanium Heart, and Electronic Heart Ω-Series
  • Transparent Equipment Covers

The following items have been removed from the Marvel Machine:
  • Desert Rabbit Sofa Chair, Hot Waffle Iron Chair, Rock Spirits Chair, Summer Night Firefly Chair, Shared Shelter Umbrella chair, Special Watermelon Bowl Chair, Pink Bean Ice Cream Umbrella chair, and Open Concert Chair

See all the reward rates for this item here.

NOTE: Marvel Machine codes can only be redeemed in Interactive worlds.

NOTE: In accordance with local regulations, players in Belgium and Slovakia will be unable to purchase Marvel Machine spins.

v.249 - Minar Picnic Patch Notes

Accept Chief Tatamo’s invitation to join a picnic with the Halflingers in Minar Forest. Brush up on your MapleStory lore with two new sections added to the Grand Athenaeum. Improve your Crafting, Smithing, and Alchemy skills with the Profession revamp. Evaluate your progress and personalize your avatar area with the Character UI revamp. Upgrade your monster farm and show them more love with improvements to Monster Life. Last but certainly not least, check out the Better Maple improvements!

Read Minar Picnic Patch Notes here!

[Completed] Scheduled Game Update - March 20, 2024



[Updated Mar. 20 at 12:15 PM PST] The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items for 8 hours. Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to make sure that you get the latest client! Thank you for your patience.

We will be performing a scheduled game update on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 5:00 AM PDT (8:00 AM EDT / 1:00 PM CET / 11:00 PM AEDT). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 7 hours, concluding around 12:00 PM PDT (3:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CET / 6:00 AM AEDT Mar. 21).

Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.

Thanks for your patience!

Time:

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CET (UTC +1): 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
AEDT (UTC +11): 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Mar. 21)


What will be unavailable:
  • All MapleStory game servers.
Changes and Updates:
  • MapleStory will be updated to v.249.1.1.
  • Patch Notes are available here.