MapleStory News

November 13 saw the return of MapleStory Fest entirely at home, and countless Maplers from around the world joined us to get a sneak peek of what's coming to MapleStory and MapleStory M! Check out some of the highlights!
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As this was an entirely online affair, you can relive all of this year's MapleStory Fest, including the release of iconic MapleStory tracks on Spotify, the arrival of Pathfinder to MapleStory M, and a full exploration of MapleStory's upcoming On Air Update, as well as the quizzes and contests, in the full Twitch VOD!

Thank you for watching MapleStory Fest and playing MapleStory and MapleStory M. We look forward to seeing you (hopefully in person for real this time) next year!

[Updated November 17 at 12:56 PM PST] The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items for 7 hours. Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to make sure that you get the latest client! Thank you. 

We will be performing a scheduled game update on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6:00 AM PST (9:00 AM EST / 3:00 PM CET / 1:00 AM AEDT Nov. 18). 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 Nov. 18). Thanks for your patience!

Times:

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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 (Nov. 18) - 8:00 AM (Nov. 18)

• What will be unavailable:
  • All MapleStory game servers.
• Changes and Updates (Additional Changes TBA):
  • Server Upkeep.
  • [Updated Nov. 16] MapleStory being updated to v.228.2.
    
  • Patch notes for v.228 On Air: Glimpse of Joy are now available.
  • First wave of Two-Factor Authentication Event Rewards will be distributed to players that signed up for Two-Factor Authentication by November 15, 2021. Please claim your rewards via the in-game Gift Drop by December 1, 2021 at 11:59 PM UTC. Thank you.
    • If you have yet to do so, you can still receive the prizes the next time we distribute. Sign up for Two-Factor Authentication and receive the rewards before December 15 Maintenance or February 9 Maintenance! (Exact times for these maintenances will be determined at a later date, and the dates might change as a result of other tasks required for maintaining MapleStory.)

 

Join our Bean Brigade members as they provide an early sneak peak into Lara, the newest Anima Mage arriving to MapleStory on December 1st! Tune into any of our featured Bean Brigade member streams across Monday November 15th and Tuesday November 16th to participate. Don't miss out on this exciting preview!

Bean Brigade Lara Preview Streams can be found on our Team Page:

• Bean Brigade Twitch Team Page

Learn more about Bean Brigade and apply to join here!

 

Hi Maplers,

We're excited to announce a limited drop of special MapleStory apparel created by our friends over at Champion! These hoodies and t-shirts are made to Champion's high standards, featuring the adorable denizens of Maple World, and can be purchased in a wide variety of sizes from the Nexon Merch store today!

Available Items:

Rock Spirit Red Power Blend Hoodie

F3 Navy Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Monsters Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Monsters Black Power Blend Hoodie

 

This weekend is MapleStory Fest 2021, starting at 1:00 PM PST on Saturday, November 13, and once again you'll be able to enjoy it from the comfort of your own home! Come celebrate the legacy of MapleStory, participate in trivia contests, compete with other Maplers in fashion, cosplay and fan art contests, and learn more about what's coming soon to MapleStory and MapleStory M!

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While we're staying socially distant for the whole event once again, you'll still be able to enjoy the contests and exciting news from the MapleStory Twitch and YouTube channels, and earn special in-game prizes for watching along live! You can also join us on the official MapleStory Discord to join your fellow Maplers in the fun, and turn your camera on for a chance to be seen during the broadcast! Be sure to join the Discord soon, so that you can be approved in time.


You'll be able to claim a cache of prizes just by watching MapleStory Fest this year, including a special MapleStory Fest 2021 Hat and Chair! You'll be able to claim a box containing the items by putting together a coupon code, revealed one word at a time throughout MapleStory Fest, which can be redeemed by MapleStory and MapleStory M players for these items, as well as a set of additional rewards! But don't dawdle, you must redeem the code before 9:00 PM UTC on November 15, 2021 to claim your prizes!



MapleStory M players will receive some prizes immediately and the remainder on Wednesday, November 17. MapleStory players will immediately receive a box once the coupon is redeemed, however the box cannot be opened until the On Air update maintenance currently scheduled for Wednesday, November 17. You will be able to receive the MapleStory Fest items by opening the box following the On Air update. Thank you for watching, and see you at MapleStory Fest!

Note:

• MapleStory players can redeem the code via the in-game Cash Shop.
• MapleStory M players on iOS can redeem the code via MapleStory M's Redeem Code Redemption page.
• MapleStory M players on Android can redeem the code by going to the Options menu, selecting Account and then Enter Coupon.
• MapleStory players attempting to open the MapleStory Fest 2021 Gift Box prior to the On Air update will receive a message asking them to wait for the update. This box cannot be discarded.

Visit our MapleStory Fest website to learn more!