MapleStory News

Attention Maplers,

As a result of the rollout of a pair of Two-Factor Authentication and Trusted Devices systems, we are excited to share with you that the v.224 update, currently scheduled for late July, will see the removal of the Personal Identification Code (PIC) security system from MapleStory. PIC entry will be removed throughout the client, including in the following locations:

• Character Log-in/Creation/Deletion
• When using the Meso Market
• Cash Item 1:1 Trades
• Enhancing or Crafting V Matrix Nodes
• Character Name Change
• Cash Item Deletion
• Cash Item Gifting
• Accessing Storage

While the PIC system has served us well in the past, it has been made redundant by the more secure and convenient Two-Factor Authentication systems and integration with the Nexon Launcher and Steam. We believe that the removal of the PIC system will be an extremely welcome change for player satisfaction and enjoyment, and will also allow us to provide even better security and account protection for all Maplers via the superior Two-Factor Authentication and Trusted Devices System!

These Two-Factor Authentication methods and Trusted Devices can be found in the "Password & Security" tab in the Account Settings page.  These methods will provide superior security and convenience for your account compared to the PIC system, and we encourage everyone to set up one of the following methods as soon as possible.

• Authenticator App: This option allows you to generate a secure, single-use passcode through your smartphone, using the free Google Authenticator app. This code will be required whenever you sign into your Nexon account while on a non-trusted computer, and changes frequently to prevent the code from being reusable or guessable.
• SMS: The SMS (Short Message Service, better known as Text Messaging) option will allow you to register your phone number with your Nexon account, where you will be texted a single-use passcode to be used alongside your password in order to log into your Nexon account while on a non-trusted computer.
• Email Verification: Upon logging into the Nexon Launcher on a non-trusted computer, you will be sent an email with a secure, single-use passcode required to verify your account. This is required of all Nexon accounts, in order to limit the likelihood of an unauthorized user gaining control over your account.
• Trusted Devices: Once you have completed email verification, you will be given the option to trust the device you are logging on with, allowing you to bypass both Email Verification and any other Two-Factor Authentication protections on that device for an even smoother login process. You can remove trusted devices via the Account Settings page at any time.

Again, we strongly encourage everyone to set up Two-Factor Authentication on your Nexon Accounts, either with an Authenticator App or through SMS (Text) Messaging. Doing so will help keep your account as safe and secure as can be. Please note that you can disable either factor whenever you wish, and while we encourage you to add an additional layer of security to your account in one of the manners described above, this is by no means a requirement to play MapleStory, and we will continue to do our best to protect your accounts regardless.

Thank you,

-The MapleStory Team

Attention Maplers,

As we announced previously, we will be cleaning-up a number of characters on accounts that haven't been logged into since December 15, 2016, during our June 9, 2021 update. While we are proceeding with this, in response to your feedback and out of respect for the effort players have put into their characters, we have adjusted the criteria for removal to the following:

• Lv. 35 or lower (was Lv. 61 or lower).
• Have not logged into the account since December 15, 2016.
• Are not Guild Leaders, Alliance Leaders, or have unclaimed cash items within the Auction House.

If you wish to preserve characters that still fall into the cleanup criteria, simply log into your account once prior to the June 2021 update, and they will be unaffected by this clean-up process. Please note that this process will also free up a number of character names that can be used by other accounts, once the characters have been cleaned up.

Thank you,

- The MapleStory Team

 

Attention Maplers,

MapleStory has joined the Steam Points Shop with a new collection of animated stickers, backgrounds, avatars, avatar frames, and more! Check out the new crop of items here!

You acquire Steam Points with every purchase made through Steam, so check it all out and give your Steam profile a MapleStory flare today!

MapleStory Community Livestream finally returns! Come greet and learn more about your new Community Manager, Ezrabell, and the new player experiences in MapleStory! Join us on any of the platforms listed below this Friday, May 21st at 2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET).

CM Ezrabell will be providing insights on new player experiences as he starts fresh on a new class that the Community voted for and helped him select! There will also be giveaways throughout the stream so join the stream for an opportunity to win Sellas themed mugs! It'll be a blast so don't miss out on the fun~ See you Friday!

MapleStory Community Livestream will be available on the following platforms:

• Twitch
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Steam

Your Hotel Maple vacation might be drawing to a close, but there's still a few new pieces of fun rolling out! Head into battle for some Special Therapy or sit by the pool and stack some fruity concoctions with Monster Pyramid, and earn enough Sweet 16 Coins to get all the rewards you're aiming for!
Monster Pyramid

• PDT (UTC -7): Tuesday, May 18, 2021 5:00 PM - Tuesday, June 8, 2021 4:59 PM
  
• CEST (UTC +2): Wednesday, May 19, 2021 2:00 AM - Wednesday, June 9, 2021 1:59 AM
  
• AEST (UTC +10): Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:00 AM - Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:59 AM

Event Details:

• Strategically stack monster-themed drinks in the shape of a pyramid against other players!
• Requirements: Lv. 101 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2). Your character must also have completed the introductory "[Hotel Maple] Super Luxury Vacation" quest.
• Talk to Little Richie located in the Hotel Rooftop map to queue up for a Monster Pyramid match against two other players.
• There are a total of 36 blocks given out in each turn, with 12 of them distributed randomly to each player: 7 blocks of each of 5 types, and one special block.
• Blocks can be placed on the bottom row or on top of two other potions, if one of the blocks is of the same type. Placing a block earns you 10 points.
• The Special Block can be placed on top of any potion, and blocks cannot be placed upon it.
• Each player places a potion, one at a time. If a player cannot legally place a potion, their turn is skipped, and the next player may place one.
• You have only 10 seconds to place a block. If you fail to do so, Little Richie will make a move for you and you will earn 0 points for the move.
  • If you miss your turn 3 times, you will forfeit the match, receive no rewards, and will not be allowed to join a new match for 15 minutes.
• The round ends when a player has placed all of their blocks into the pyramid, or when there are no remaining legal moves (due to no players being able to place any blocks).
• Each match of Monster Pyramid consists of 3 rounds, with prizes awarded to players based on your score and ranking in the match:
  • 1st Place and 2nd Place: 1 Sweet 16 Coin for every 100 points scored in Monster Pyramid
  • 3rd Place: No Reward.
  • Tiebreaker: If two players have the same number of points at the end of the match, the player who reached their final point total first will place higher.
  • If you reach your Sweet 16 Coin limit for the day, you can still participate in the game, but will not receive any coins.

VIP Hunter Club: Special Therapy

• PDT (UTC -7): Tuesday, May 18, 2021 5:00 PM - Tuesday, June 8, 2021 4:59 PM
  
• CEST (UTC +2): Wednesday, May 19, 2021 2:00 AM - Wednesday, June 9, 2021 1:59 AM
  
• AEST (UTC +10): Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:00 AM - Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:59 AM

Event Details:

• Accept the ’[Hotel Maple] VIP Hunter Club: Special Therapy’ quest within the star event notifier on the left side of the screen or by talking to Swanson located on the Hotel Maple map.
• Requirements: Lv. 101 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2). Your character must also have completed the introductory "[Hotel Maple] Super Luxury Vacation" quest and have VIP PRESTIGE rank.
• Upon accepting the quest, the "7-Star Catered Buffet" skill will be removed and you will gain the "Special Therapy" skill in its stead.
• As you defeat monsters near your level (20 levels below and 20 levels above) with the Special Therapy skill, the Candle Gauge on the right side of the screen will increase. You will obtain Sweet 16 Points whenever the Candle Gauge increases.
• When the Candle Gauge is full, a Therapy Time will start and attack nearby monsters. You will obtain additional Sweet 16 Points with each attack.
• The Special Therapy skill will not be available during the following situations:
  
  • Maps without monsters near your level.
  • Special maps such as Mirror World, Story Mode, etc.
  • When you’ve reached Sweet 16 Coin capacity for the day.

Reward:

• Sweet 16 Coins