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v.253 Patch Notes Chat Closure



Hi Maplers,

The Beta version of our v.253 Patch Notes Chat will be closed starting today. We appreciate everyone who asked Pink Bean questions about the v.253 update! Your interaction with the chat was very helpful during this Beta period.

We will review your feedback and continue to fine-tune the accuracy and make improvements to the Patch Notes Chat for an updated release. Please stay tuned for the return of Pink Bean in the future!

Thank you,

The MapleStory Team

[Completed] Scheduled Minor Patch - September 5, 2024



[Updated at 9:48 AM PDT] The maintenance 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, September 5, 2024 at 5:00 AM PDT (8:00 AM EDT / 2:00 PM CEST / 10:00 PM AEST). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 6 hours, concluding around 11:00 AM PDT (2:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CEST / 4:00 AM AEST September 6).

Times:

Thursday, September 5, 2024
PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
AEST (UTC +10): 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM (September 6)


What will be unavailable:
  • All MapleStory game servers.
Changes and Updates:
  • MapleStory will be updated to v.253.3.0
  • Monthly Windows Update
  • Resolved an issue where players were unable to trade the Roar CAPOO and Stare CAPOO items on the Auction House.
  • Resolved an issue where Lynn players could not equip the Deimos Sage Shield.
  • Resolved an issue where the description of the Event 'Letters' was showing incorrectly.
  • Resolved an issue where the 5th 'N' was not dropping from the Nexon 30th Anniversary event in Heroic worlds.
  • Resolved an issue in the text for the 'Study for Slushies' guide quest.
  • Resolved an issue where Rock Spirits' Golden Giveaway Special Box was displaying the incorrect reward.
  • Resolved an issue where Professor Citrine's dialogue would repeat during the cutscene.
  • Resolved an issue where the Honey Bee Label Ring description would include incorrect duration usage.
  • Resolved an issue where NPC Cassandra would not appear on the map in major towns.
  • Resolved an issue where the 'Victoria Pep Rally has ended' message pops up after logging in.
  • Resolved an issue where the Chu Chu Special Slushy UI text displayed a misleading duration for the slushy skill effect.

[Updated - SOLD OUT] Tickets for MapleStory Fest 2024 On Sale Sept. 4!



[Updated Sept. 4 at 4:10 PM PT] Tickets are sold out. But you can still join us via the MapleStory Fest website livestream on October 26!

MapleStory Fest returns to Los Angeles, CA for an in-person gathering on Saturday, October 26, 2024! Spend the day with your fellow Maplers as we celebrate together. You can also get your hands on exclusive merch available only at this event!

Check out our new MapleStory Fest website for all the details on this year's event, including venue info, in-game rewards, activities, FashionStory, FAQ, and more! Can't make it in-person? We will stream the event on the MapleStory Fest website! While you're there, check out the gallery and history pages to learn more about the MapleStory Fest events of previous years. We can't believe this is our 7th year running this event!

Tickets for MapleStory Fest will go on sale tomorrow Wednesday, September 4 at 4:00 PM PT via the new website. Tickets cost $30 each and will not be sold at the door (*max 4 tickets per person). They will sell out, so act fast!

Attendees will be able to memorialize your character at MapleStory Fest 2024. Look out for an email after confirming your ticket purchase for more information on how to participate!

Check out the video below and the MapleStory Fest website for the full details on this year's event!

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Investigation of Channel Crashes - August 31, 2024



Hi Maplers,

We are currently investigating the issues with of reported channel crashes since after the recent channel maintenance on August 30, 2024. Any updates will be added to the top of this post. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused.

- The MapleStory Team

 

Unscheduled Channel Maintenance - August 30, 2024


We will be performing an Unscheduled Channel Maintenance Friday, August 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM PDT (7:30 PM EDT / 1:30 AM CEST August 31 / 9:30 AM AEST August 31). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 3 hours, concluding around 7:30 PM PDT (10:30 PM EDT / 4:30 AM CEST August 31 / 12:30 PM AEST August 31).

Times:

Friday, August 30, 2024
PDT (UTC -7): 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
EDT (UTC -4): 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
CEST (UTC +2): 1:30 AM - 4:30 AM (August 31)
AEST (UTC +10): 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (August 31)