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A new character is coming to MapleStory, and you can get a head start soon with the upcoming Lara Pre-Registration Event! Create your first Lara character before her full release later this year and earn special prizes in the weeks leading up to her release!

• PDT/PST (UTC -7/-8): Tuesday, October 19, 2021 5:00 PM PDT - Tuesday, November 30, 2021 3:59 PM PST
  
• CEST/CET (UTC +2/+1): Wednesday, October 20, 2021 2:00 AM CEST - Wednesday, December 1, 2021 12:59 AM CET
  
• AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:00 AM - Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:59 AM
  

• Pre-create your first Lara character and complete missions with your other characters to claim special prizes!
• Requirements: Lv. 30 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).
• Open the Lara Pre-Registration Event UI through the event notifier on the left-side of the screen.
• Create a new Lara character to earn the Lara Pre-Creation Rewards when Lara is released on Wednesday, December 1!
  • You will be need to complete a special quest after Lara is released in order to claim the prizes.
  • Prizes must be claimed by 11:59 PM UTC on Tuesday, December 14.
• Head back into MapleStory with your existing characters in order to earn additional rewards!
• When Lara is released on Wednesday, December 1, you will also be able to spend Lara Coins you've earned on a special collection of prizes!
  • Coin Shop will be available from 12:00 AM UTC on Wednesday, December 1 to 11:59 PM UTC on Tuesday, December 14.

• 3,000 Lara Coins
  • Must be used by 11:59 PM UTC on Tuesday, December 14, cannot be traded.
• Sun Kid Totem
  • Grants +15 STR/DEX/INT/LUK and +5 ATT/M.ATT when equipped.
  • 30-day duration, can be traded within the account.
• Wind Kid Totem
  • Grants +15 STR/DEX/INT/LUK and +5 ATT/M.ATT when equipped.
  • 30-day duration, can be traded within the account.
• River Kid Totem
  • Grants +15 STR/DEX/INT/LUK and +5 ATT/M.ATT when equipped.
  • 30-day duration, can be traded within the account.
• New Maple Leaf Money Box
  • Contains 2,000 Reward Points.
  • May also contain between 3,000 and 1,000,000 Maple Points.
  • 15-day duration, cannot be traded.

• PDT (UTC -7): Tuesday, October 19, 2021 5:00 PM - Tuesday, November 2, 2021 4:59 PM
  
• CEST/CET (UTC +2/+1): Wednesday, October 20, 2021 2:00 AM CEST - Wednesday, November 3, 2021 12:59 AM CET
  
• AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:00 AM - Wednesday, November 3, 2021 10:59 AM
  

• Requirements: Lv. 30 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).
• Defeat 300 monsters near your level (up to 20 levels above or below your current level) to claim these prizes!
• Prizes will be available immediately.
• You can also claim a bonus cache of Lara Coins for completing the mission as quickly as possible, with the number of coins decreasing with each day the mission is available!
• If you fail to complete this mission during the noted period, worry not: You'll have a second chance to hunt the monsters during the Weekly Mission 2 or Weekly Mission 3 periods! You will still earn all of the prizes, save for Mitra's 2x EXP Coupon Box from the Mission Streak Bonus.

• 2,000 Lara Coins
  • Must be used by 11:59 PM UTC on Tuesday, December 14, cannot be traded.
• Tera Character Burninator
  • Grants the Tera Burning Effect to a character for up to 14 days.
  • If still active, effect will end on November 16 at 11:59 PM UTC.
  • Cannot be used on Zero characters.
  • Can only be used on characters between Lv. 10 and Lv. 199.
  • 7-day duration, can be traded within the account.
• Character Expansion Slot Coupon
  • Unlocks a new character slot on the current world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• Fast Finish Bonus Coins: Up to 420 Lara Coins
  • Must be used by 11:59 PM UTC on Tuesday, December 14, cannot be traded.
  • Coins are decreased by 10 with each day that passes.
• Mission Streak Bonus: Mitra's 2x EXP Coupon Box (2 Weeks)
  • When used, grants 2x EXP Coupon (15 min) x5.
  • Coupon Box resets every Monday at 10:00 AM UTC, and can be used again to get a second set of EXP Coupons.
  • Coupon Box has a 13-day duration, can be traded within the account.
  • Coupons have a 10-day duration and cannot be traded.
  • Can only be claimed by completing the mission during the Weekly Mission 1 period.

• PDT/PST (UTC -7/-8): Tuesday, November 2, 2021 5:00 PM PDT - Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:59 PM PST
  
• CET (UTC +1): Wednesday, November 3, 2021 1:00 AM - Wednesday, November 17, 2021 12:59 AM
  
• AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, November 3, 2021 11:00 AM - Wednesday, November 17, 2021 10:59 AM
  

• Requirements: Lv. 30 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).
• Defeat 300 monsters near your level (up to 20 levels above or below your current level) to claim these prizes!
• Prizes will be available immediately.
• You can also claim a bonus cache of Lara Coins for completing the mission as quickly as possible, with the number of coins decreasing with each day the mission is available!
• If you fail to complete this mission during the noted period, worry not: You'll have a second chance to hunt the monsters during the Weekly Mission 3 period! You will still earn all of the prizes, save for Mitra's 2x EXP Coupon Box from the Mission Streak Bonus.

• 2,000 Lara Coins
  • Must be used by 11:59 PM UTC on Tuesday, December 14, cannot be traded.
• Lara's Level-Up Support Gift Box (7-day duration, can be traded within the account), which contains:
  • Mega Character Burninator
    • Grants the Mega Burning Effect to a character for up to 14 days.
    • If still active, effect will end on November 16 at 11:59 PM UTC.
    • Cannot be used on Zero characters.
    • Can only be used on characters between Lv. 10 and Lv. 149.
    • 7-day duration, can be traded within the account.
  • Growth Potion Selection Coupon (7-day duration, can be traded within the account)
    • Allows you to select one of the following sets of potions:
      • Growth Potion (200 - 209) (8): Grants a level when used between Lv. 200 and Lv. 209, or a large amount of EXP when used at Lv. 210 or above.
      • Growth Potion (210 - 219) (4): Grants a level when used between Lv. 210 and Lv. 219, or a large amount of EXP when used at Lv. 220 or above.
      • Growth Potion (220 - 229) (2): Grants a level when used between Lv. 220 and Lv. 229, or a large amount of EXP when used at Lv. 230 or above.
      • Typhoon Growth Potion: Grants a level when used between Lv. 200 and Lv. 239, or a large amount of EXP when used at Lv. 240 or above.
      • Selected potion has a 7-day duration, can be traded within the account.
• Together with the Land Spirits Chair Coupon
  • Restores 100 HP and MP every 10 seconds when used.
  • 30-day duration, can be traded within the account.
  • Resulting chair is Permanent, and cannot be traded.
• Fast Finish Bonus Coins: Up to 280 Lara Coins
  • Must be used by 11:59 PM UTC on Tuesday, December 14, cannot be traded.
  • Coins are decreased by 10 with each day that passes.
  • Note: This bonus will appear as starting at 420 Lara Coins in the UI when the event begins, but will not be completable until Weekly Mission 2 is available, at which point it will have decayed to a maximum of 280 Lara Coins.
• Mission Streak Bonus: Mitra's 2x EXP Coupon Box (2 Weeks)
  • When used, grants 2x EXP Coupon (15 min) x5.
  • Coupon Box resets every Monday at 10:00 AM UTC, and can be used again to get a second set of EXP Coupons.
  • Coupon Box has a 13-day duration, can be traded within the account.
  • Coupons have a 10-day duration and cannot be traded.
  • Can only be claimed by completing the mission during the Weekly Mission 1 period.

• PST (UTC -8): Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:00 PM - Tuesday, November 30, 2021 3:59 PM
  
• CET (UTC +1): Wednesday, November 17, 2021 1:00 AM - Wednesday, December 1, 2021 12:59 AM
  
• AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, November 17, 2021 11:00 AM - Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:59 AM
  

• Requirements: Lv. 30 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).
• Defeat 300 monsters near your level (up to 20 levels above or below your current level) to claim these prizes!
• Prizes will be available immediately.
• You can also claim a bonus cache of Lara Coins for completing the mission as quickly as possible, with the number of coins decreasing with each day the mission is available!

• 3,000 Lara Coins
  • Must be used by 11:59 PM UTC on Tuesday, December 14, cannot be traded.
• Lara's Outlandish Gift Box (30-day duration, can be traded within the account), which contains:
  • Lara Label Ring Coupon
    • Grants a Lara Label Ring with a Permanent duration.
    • 15-day duration, can be traded within the account.
  • Lara Chat Ring Coupon
    • Grants a Lara Chat Ring with a Permanent duration.
    • 15-day duration, can be traded within the account.
  • Little Bell Coupon
    • Grants a Little Bell weapon outfit with a Permanent duration.
    • 15-day duration, can be traded within the account.
  • Lara Damage Skin Coupon
    • Grants a Lara Damage Skin with a Permanent duration.
    • 15-day duration, can be traded within the account.
• Mountain Kid Pet Package (30-day duration, can be traded within the account), which contains:
  • Mountain Kid multi-pet
    • 90-day duration, cannot be traded.
  • Mountain Kid Clover
    • Permanent duration, cannot be traded.
• Fast Finish Bonus Coins: Up to 140 Lara Coins
  • Must be used by 11:59 PM UTC on Tuesday, December 14, cannot be traded.
  • Coins are decreased by 10 with each day that passes.
  • Note: This bonus will appear as starting at 420 Lara Coins in the UI when the event begins, but will not be completable until Weekly Mission 3 is available, at which point it will have decayed to a maximum of 140 Lara Coins.
• Mission Streak Bonus: Mitra's 2x EXP Coupon Box (2 Weeks)
  • When used, grants 2x EXP Coupon (15 min) x5.
  • Coupon Box resets every Monday at 10:00 AM UTC, and can be used again to get a second set of EXP Coupons.
  • Coupon Box has a 13-day duration, can be traded within the account.
  • Coupons have a 10-day duration and cannot be traded.
  • Can only be claimed by completing the mission during the Weekly Mission 1 period.

• PST (UTC -8): Tuesday, November 30, 2021 4:00 PM - Tuesday, December 14, 2021 3:59 PM
  
• CET (UTC +1): Wednesday, December 1, 2021 1:00 AM - Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:59 AM
  
• AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, December 1, 2021 11:00 AM - Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:59 AM
  

• 5,000 Lara Coins: Four Kids Balloon Coupon
  • Coupon grants a Permanent Four Kids Balloon outfit item.
  • Can be purchased once per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, can be traded within the account.
• 900 Lara Coins: Scroll for Pet Equip. for ATT 100%
  • Can be purchased up to 5 times per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 900 Lara Coins: Scroll for Pet Equip. for M. ATT 100%
  • Can be purchased up to 5 times per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 650 Lara Coins: Job Advancement Coin
  • Can be purchased once per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, can be traded within the account.
• 400 Lara Coins: Mysterious Medal of Honor Box
  • Can be purchased up to 5 times per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 300 Lara Coins: Mysterious Nodestone Box
  • Can be purchased up to 5 times per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 300 Lara Coins: Pendant Slot Coupon (30 Day)
  • Can be purchased once per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 300 Lara Coins: Extreme Growth Potion
  • Can be purchased up to 5 times per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 200 Lara Coins: Karma Master Craftsman's Cube
  • Can be purchased up to 5 times per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 200 Lara Coins: Mysterious Arcane Symbol Box
  • Can be purchased up to 5 times per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 150 Lara Coins: Special Medal of Honor
  • Can be purchased up to 5 times per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 100 Lara Coins: Selective 8 Slot Coupon
  • Can be purchased up to 5 times per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 100 Lara Coins: Karma Rejuvenation Flame
  • Can be purchased up to 5 times per account per world.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 40 Lara Coins: 2x EXP Coupon (15 min)
  • Can be purchased up to twice per account per world per day.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.
• 10 Lara Coins: Power Elixir x100 Coupon
  • Unlimited purchases allowed.
  • 10-day duration, cannot be traded.

[Updated October 14 at 10:02 AM PDT] The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items for 5 hours. Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to make sure that you get the latest client! Thank you. 

[Updated October 13 4:54 PM PDT] The maintenance will now be a Minor Patch and its start time has been changed to 5:00 AM PDT (8:00 AM EDT / 2:00 PM CEST / 11:00 PM AEDT).

We will be performing a scheduled minor patch on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 5:00 AM PDT (8:00 AM EDT / 2:00 PM CEST / 11:00 PM AEDT). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 5 hours, concluding around 10:00 AM PDT (1:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM CEST / 4:00 AM AEDT Oct. 15). Thanks for your patience!

Times:

Thursday, October 14, 2021
PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
AEDT (UTC +11): 11:00 PM - 4:00 AM (Oct. 15)

• What will be unavailable:
  • All MapleStory game servers.
    
• Changes and Updates:
  • Server Upkeep.
  • Monthly Windows Update.
  • MapleStory will be updated to v.227.2.0
  • Fixed the issue where main event skills were not added to the characters that completed the '[Night Troupe] Festival of Dreams and Illusions' quest before selecting a main event.
  • Fixed the issue where the Tera Character Burninator item description listed the incorrect level range.
  • Fixed the issue where Muscle BUGCAT CAPOO item description stated 'Long Long BUGCAT CAPOO' instead.
  • Fixed the issue where Maple Reward Points that were not deposited immediately in the Cash Shop may disappear after the player logs out or changes to another character.
  • Fixed the issue where Night Troupe's Stan Band: Private Concert cost 400 Maple Points instead of 4,000 Maple Points.
  • Fixed the issue where Princess No appeared untranslated when claiming Maple Reward Points through the '[Maple Rewards] Receive Maple Rewards for Annihilating Boss Monsters' quest.
  • Fixed the issue where Vampire Phantom and Ghost Bride Package contents only displayed their "Sale" prices.
  • [Updated October 13] Fixed the issue where some Boss monsters after the v.227 patch were not dropping Meister Cubes and Master Craftsman's Cubes at their intended rates. Upon investigation, we've confirmed that the drop rates of flame items remain unchanged from the v.226 update after the v.227 update maintenance.
    
    • [Updated October 14] Accounts with at least one Lv. 61 and above character which logged in the game during October 6, 2021 (after maintenance) – October 14, 2021 (before maintenance) with records of clearing a boss will receive the following items within this week:
      • Meister's Cube (x5)
      • Master Craftsman's Cube (x10)
    • [Updated October 15] We are investigating the issue where boss monsters are not dropping the flame items once again. Thank you for your patience.
      
      • Please check our recent Pink Bean Bulletin post for more information.
  • [Updated October 13] Fixed the issue where Bowmaster, Phantom, Jett, and Hayato's Job skill point distribution was inaccurate.
  • [Updated October 13] Fixed the issue where the game client crashed and the character was stuck when entering the Afterlands.
    
  • [Updated October 13] Fixed the issue where Night Troupe's Fireworks Festival Parade dialogue states the inaccurate level requirement and max level up amount.
    
  • [Updated October 13] Fixed the issue where Mage V Skill 'Unreliable Memory' no longer ignores the used skills' MP cost and cooldown after the v.227 update.
  • [Updated October 13] Fixed the issue where the Tera/Mega Character Burninator item description listed the incorrect level range.
    
  • [Updated October 13] For the eligible players listed on the SSB Gender-locked Item Issue Compensation post, the compensations will be available after the maintenance by talking to Maple Administrator located in the Event Hall and from the Gift Drop until November 30 at 11:59 PM UTC. For more information, please check out the notice.

 

We at Nexon America are happy to announce that MapleStory Fest will be returning once again with an All-Digital Event for its fourth year on Saturday, November 13 at 1:00 PM PST! Come celebrate the legacy of MapleStory in the safety and comfort of your own home, 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!



Visit our MapleStory Fest website to learn more!

Meet up with the loveable BUGCAT CAPOO and find your way to his heart with delightful treats from Maple World! The festival of dreams and illusions, Night Troupe, arrives in Maple World! Learn to become a festival designer and increase your Festival Design Level to unlock special perks and earn Troupe Coins. While the festivities are taking place, you receive a mysterious invitation to the Haunted Manor. Put your wit and bravery to the test to uncover the clues in the mansion and find your way out! Experience this once-in-a-lifetime crossover with the MapleStory X BUGCAT CAPOO update!

Read the MapleStory X BUGCAT CAPOO Patch Notes here!

[Updated 5:54 PM PDT October 6] The maintenance has been completed, thank you for your patience and enjoy the v.227 MapleStory X BUGCAT CAPOO! We have extended Cash Shop items for 13 hours. Please make sure to restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to make sure that you get the latest client.

We will be performing a scheduled game update on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 5:00 AM PDT (8:00 AM EDT / 2:00 PM CEST / 11:00 PM AEDT). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 9 hours, concluding around 2:00 PM PDT (5:00 PM EDT / 11:00 PM CEST / 8:00 AM AEDT October 7). Thanks for your patience!

Times:

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM 
AEDT (UTC +11): 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM (October 7)

• What will be unavailable:
  • All MapleStory game servers.
• Changes and Updates (Additional Changes TBA):
  • Server Upkeep.
  • MapleStory being updated to v.227.1.
    
  • Patch notes for v.227 MapleStory X BUGCAT CAPOO are now available.

We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience you may have experienced due to the issue where Inferno Wolf and Pollo & Fritto Bounty Hunting portal daily missions could not be completed on September 21st, the final day of Goo Island's Fruitapalooza event. As a token of our apology, players who were affected by this issue and meet the criteria will receive the Gift of the Goo: Fruitapalooza reward based on the last stage completed. (Ex: If the last stage of Fruitapalooza completed was Lv. 2, player will receive Lv. 3 rewards)

• Criteria: Players who completed all the daily missions (Monsters near level range, Elite Monsters/Champions, Runes, and Surprise Missions) besides those for Inferno Wolf and Pollo & Fritto Bounty Hunting portals on September 21 at 12:00 AM ~ 11:59 PM UTC.
  
  • Players who meet the above criteria and completed up to stage Lv. 7 will receive Lv. 8 rewards and System Skin rewards. System Skins will be usable until November 2 at 11:59 PM UTC.
• To allow players to use the Goo Coins obtained from the rewards, Goo Gachapon will appear in Henesys from October 6 (after maintenance) ~ October 20 at 11: 59 UTC.
  • Note: All existing Goo Coins prior to October 6 maintenance will be removed during today's maintenance. 
• Please claim the Fruitapalooza rewards via Gift Drop on the left side of the screen before October 20 at 2:07 PM UTC. Again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.