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Champion Burning Event



Double it and give it to the next person? Let’s take it further - double the rewards for not just one but two characters at once! Set one character as your Leader and benefit two other characters at the same time, tripling the EXP you're earning overall and earning special rewards from the Champion Burning Coin Shop as well, featuring a selection of items to help your boosted characters keep their gear in top shape!
[h2]Champion Burning Double Up[/h2]
  • PST/PDT (UTC -8/-7): Tuesday, January 14, 2025 4:00 PM - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 4:59 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Wednesday, January 15, 2025 1:00 AM - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:59 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, January 15, 2025 11:00 AM - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:59 AM
Event Details:
  • Requirements: Lv. 101 and above characters who have completed the ‘[Champion Burning] Your Champion and Mine’ quest (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
  • Select ‘Champion Burning’ from the Event List and click ‘Participate’ to start the Champion Burning Double Up event.
    • Alternatively, accept the ‘[Champion Burning] Your Champion and Mine’ quest by talking to Dame Appropriation..
  • Participation is limited to one world per account, so choose wisely!
Designating Characters:
  • Open the Champion Burning UI and press the ‘Designate’ button.
  • The first Champion designated becomes the Leader, and 2 other characters can be designated as Champions.
    • The Leader can be changed once a week from your designated Champions.
    • When switching Leaders, any unused Double Up EXP Points from the current Leader will be lost.
  • Once designated, there will be a visual effect where Champions are following the Leader. The effect activates automatically when changing maps or logging back in.
    • This effect can be toggled on/off through the Skills UI in the Beginner’s tab.


Note: If the Leader has World Leaped, a different character can be designated as the Leader in Burning World to participate in the event again.

Double Up EXP Points:
  • When the Leader defeats monsters near their level (20 levels below and 20 levels above), the other Champions receive 1 Double Up EXP Point for every monster defeated.
    • Monster defeats only count when in a solo party or not in a party at all.
    • Monster defeats will count when summoning monsters with VIP Booster.
  • Double Up EXP Points are evenly distributed among the Champions, with a weekly cap of 100,000 points.
  • Log in as each Champion to claim and use the earned EXP points.
    • Double Up EXP Points can be used on Mega Burning, Tera Burning, and Hyper Burning characters.
Note: If the Leader has World Leaped and the remaining Champions in Burning World are not transferred, those Champions cannot use Double Up EXP Points or access the Double Up Coin Shop.

Double Up Coins:
  • The Leader can complete Double Up check-ins to earn Double Up Coins by defeating 2,000 monsters near their level (20 levels above or 20 levels below).
    • Check-in 3 times a week, up to a total of 24 times.
    • Only the Leader can click the ‘Claim’ check-in button.
    • Monster defeats only count when in a solo party or not in a party at all.
  • For each check-in, all Champions receive 2,500 Double Up Coins.
    • Coins and purchases in the Double Up Coin Shop are saved for existing Champions but are not shared among characters.
  • Spend 3,000 Maple Points to use a Double Up Pass for missed check-in days.
    • All Champions will receive 2,500 Double Up Coins, for each Double Up Pass used.
Note: Double Up EXP Points and Double Up Check-in weekly records reset every Thursday at 12:00 AM UTC.
[h2]Champion Burning Double Up Coin Shop[/h2]
  • PST/PDT (UTC -8/-7): Tuesday, January 14, 2025 4:00 PM - Sunday, March 23, 2025 4:59 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Wednesday, January 15, 2025 1:00 AM - Monday, March 24, 2025 12:59 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, January 15, 2025 11:00 AM - Monday, March 24, 2025 10:59 AM
Event Details:
  • Open the Champion Burning UI and press the ‘Open Shop’ button to open the shop.
  • Requirements: Lv. 101 and above characters designated as Champion (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
  • Double Up Coins are specific to each Champion character and the quantity limit for items are limited to individual purchases per character. The quantity limit isn’t shared with all Champions together; it is instead applied for each individual Champion character.

 

[Completed] Scheduled Maintenance - January 15, 2025



[Updated at 7:49 AM PDT] The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items for 3 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 maintenance Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM PST (8:00 AM EST / 2:00 PM CET / 12:00 AM AEDT January 16). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 2 hours, concluding around 7:00 AM PST (10:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM CET / 2:00 AM AEDT January 16).

Times:

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
PST (UTC -8): 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
EST (UTC -5): 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CET (UTC +1): 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
AEDT (UTC +11): 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM (January 16)
  • What will be unavailable:
    • All MapleStory game servers.
  • Changes and Updates (Additional Changes TBA):
    • Opening of new events:
      • Champion Burning Double Up
      • Extradimensional Visitors Events
      • New Name Auction

Miracle Winter - January 18 - Accessories/Emblems/Hearts/Rings



Miracle Winter has returned to get your gear cubed up! During the winter, Miracle Time will be enabled for equipment for specific slots giving you double the chance to Rank-Up your gear once. Each slot will have a miracle window, so keep your eyes peeled for news on upcoming Miracle Time announcements!

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, Maplers on all Worlds will have Miracle Time enabled for Face Accessories, Eye Accessories, Pendants, Shoulders, Rings, Earrings, Belts, Badges, Emblems, and Android Hearts! Cube all of these critical stat-boosting items all-day Saturday with the improved Rank-Up chances!

Note: Miracle Winter dates are in UTC, precise times may differ based on your time zone.
Miracle Time - Accessories/Emblems/Hearts/Rings
Event Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Friday, January 17, 2025 4:00 PM - Saturday, January 18, 2025 3:59 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Saturday, January 18, 2025 1:00 AM - Sunday, January 19, 2025 12:59 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, January 18, 2025 11:00 AM - Sunday, January 19, 2025 10:59 AM


Event Details:
  • During the noted periods, you will be able to Cube away on Equipment for the Face Accessory, Eye Accessory, Pendant, Shoulder, Ring, Earring, Belt, Badge, Emblem, and Android Heart slots with Glowing Cubes, Bright Cubes, and Bonus Glowing Cubes, as well as Bonus Bright Cubes and Violet Cubes if you have them, with double the chance to rank-up equipment once when cubing!
  • During the Miracle Time period, using a Cash Cube to upgrade an item to Legendary Rank will activate the "Double Miracle Time Blessing" buff for the map.
  • Equipment for other slots does not benefit from this instance of the Miracle Winter event.
Upcoming Miracle Winter Events
  • January 25: Gloves
  • February 1: Hats

 

[Completed] Scheduled Minor Patch - January 9, 2025


[Updated 11:50 AM PST] The scheduled minor patch has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items in your inventory for 5 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 minor patch Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM PST (10:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM CET / 2:00 AM AEDT January 10). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 4 hours, concluding around 11:00 AM PST (2:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM CET / 6:00 AM AEDT January 10).

Times:

Thursday, January 9, 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 (January 10)
  • What will be unavailable:
    • All MapleStory game servers.
  • Changes and Updates (Additional Changes TBA):
    • MapleStory will be updated to v.256.3.0.
    • Resolved an issue where a newly obtained VIP Booster box would retain the previous box uses.
    • Resolved an issue where accounts were unable to claim the Frenzy of the Source rewards after defeating Hard Limbo.
    • Resolved an issue where Lil Moonbeam's Headband could not be equipped on the Lil Moonbeam pet.
    • Resolved an issue where the Dark Maplemas Damage Skin would cause game client to crash.
    • Resolved an issue where the Steadfast Child Gift Box and Mighty Child Gift Box tooltips would display the incorrect Progression reward for Symbol Coupons.
    • Resolved an issue where the Ghastly the Snowman portal would not spawn for multiple accounts following the daily reset.
    • Resolved an issue where the Getcha Powergacha quest was not repeatable after being completed once.
    • Resolved an issue where the Dark Maplemas Event EXP Orbs did not grant EXP when picked up after spawning.
    • [Updated 1/8] Resolved an issue that caused client crashes when viewing the Cool Future Face with Red & Sapphire colorblend option.
    • [Updated 1/8] Resolved an issue causing the Sickly Pallor Face to display certain cash shop emotes incorrectly.
    • [Updated 1/9] Resolved an issue where using the magical hourglass items would extend Dark Maplemas totem durations.
    • [Updated 1/9] Resolved an issue where the tradability of the Dark Maplemas totem’s were incorrectly labeled as tradable.
      • All Dark Maplemas totems will be changed to untradable.
      • All Dark Maplemas totems within the Auction House will be returned to the owner through the Gift Drop UI upon login.

Miracle Winter - January 11 - Shoes



Miracle Winter has returned to get your gear cubed up! During the winter, Miracle Time will be enabled for equipment for specific slots giving you double the chance to Rank-Up your gear once. Each slot will have a miracle window, so keep your eyes peeled for news on upcoming Miracle Time announcements!

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Maplers on all Worlds will have Miracle Time enabled for Shoe Equipment! Cube your boots, slippers, sandals, sneakers, trainers, tennis shoes, high-tops, and more all-day Saturday with the improved Rank-Up chances!

Note: Miracle Winter dates are in UTC, precise times may differ based on your time zone.
Miracle Time - Shoes
Event Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Friday, January 10, 2025 4:00 PM - Saturday, January 11, 2025 3:59 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Saturday, January 11, 2025 1:00 AM - Sunday, January 12, 2025 12:59 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, January 11, 2025 11:00 AM - Sunday, January 12, 2025 10:59 AM


Event Details:
  • During the noted periods, you will be able to Cube away on Equipment for the Shoes slot with Glowing Cubes, Bright Cubes, and Bonus Glowing Cubes, as well as Bonus Bright Cubes and Violet Cubes if you have them, with double the chance to rank-up equipment once when cubing!
  • During the Miracle Time period, using a Cash Cube to upgrade an item to Legendary Rank will activate the "Double Miracle Time Blessing" buff for the map.
  • Equipment for other slots does not benefit from this instance of the Miracle Winter event.
Upcoming Miracle Winter Events
  • January 18: Accessories
  • January 25: Gloves
  • February 1: Hats