MapleStory News

We will be performing a scheduled minor patch maintenance starting on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM PST (8:00 AM EST / 2:00 PM CET / 12:00 AM AEDT November 21). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 6 hours, concluding around 11:00 AM PDT (2:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CEST / 6:00 AM AEDT November 21).

Times:

Thursday, November 20, 2025
PST (UTC -8): 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EST (UTC -5): 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
CET (UTC +1): 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
AEDT (UTC +11): 12:00 AM November 21 - 6:00 AM November 21

What will be unavailable:

• All MapleStory game servers.

Changes and Updates:

• MapleStory will be updated to v.264.3.0.
• Monthly Windows Update.
• Increased the number of channels by 20 on Challenger World - Heroic in the North America region to help improve lag.
  • Reenabled the visibility of other character's Pets.
• Added a warning message pop-up for the Trace Restoration System UI.
• Resolved an issue that caused the recent Bera server crash.
• Reduced the difficulty of the Trace Restoration system's missions:
  • Common Mission
    • Damage decreased by 20% and damage taken decreased by 10%
  • Boss Missions
    • Lotus: Hit with laser 5 or more times
    • Will: Clear total of 5 spider webs
    • Darknell: Clear after getting hit by floor beam 3 or more times
    • Verus Hilla: Get hit by thread 3 times or more
    • Guardian Angel Slime: Block 2 or more Holy Gate in first wave
• Changed the Trace Restoration System Gauge limit to 2,500 points.
• Reduced the amount of Sand required for the '[Co-op Event] Waking the Power of Time' event.
• Resolved an issue causing characters to change to the Mo Xuan job when teleporting to the 'Xuanshan School' map through the World Map UI.
  • Characters that were temporarily blocked will be unblocked after the maintenance.
  • Characters that experienced this issue can claim compensation by talking to the Maple Admin NPC via Quick Move or in town. 
  • Compensation is claimable from November 20 (after maintenance) - December 3 at 11:59 PM PST.

• Resolved an issue causing rings to disappear when using the Ring Swap Skill.
  • The skill will be reenabled once maintenance has been completed.
• Resolved an issue where Unique Familiars with 40% Boss Damage or Legendary Familiars with 50% Boss Damage Potential lines were reduced.
• Resolved an issue where using the Symbol Selector Coupon would grant 1 Sacred Symbol instead of 2.
  • Players who experienced this issue will receive the additional Sacred Symbols at a later date.
• Resolved an issue on Heroic Worlds where some boss items were incorrectly included in the 'rolling' section of the new distribution system.
• Resolved an issue where the quest 'Skyline: Repair' was unable to be completed after collecting the necessary items for completion.
• Resolved an issue where lower-tier Item Drop Rate % or Meso Drop Rate % Familiar Potentials would override higher-tiered rates of the same Potential.
• Resolved an issue where Khali summons would disappear and only reappear when using the 'Arts: Flurry' skill.
• Resolved an issue where the Sayaroid item's audio would play in the incorrect language.
• Resolved an issue where Cash Items obtained from Marvel Machine would cause the 'You have too many Cash Items' error message to appear on Ren characters.
• Resolved an issue where the 'Ch. 2' text was displayed incorrectly on the Change Channel UI.
• Resolved an issue where the text would display incorrectly in the Skin Prism UI.
• Resolved an issue where the Interactive World rewards were incorrectly shown as Heroic World rewards for the Item Burning Stage 5 mission.
• Resolved an issue where the incorrect Heroic World rewards were shown for the Item Burning Stage 5 and 6 missions.
• Resolved an issue where the text was incorrectly displayed for the Item Burning Stage 6 completion.
• Resolved an issue where the text was incorrectly displayed within the Familiar UI.
• Resolved an issue with some of the text for the 'Bloom's Herb Baskets' event guide.
• Resolved an issue where the text would display incorrectly for the Auction House's item sold notification.
• Resolved an issue where the 'Add to Blacklist' button was not working as intended.
• Resolved an issue where the last character would not be displayed on the 'Manage Characters' UI.
• Resolved an issue where the incorrect stat would be displayed for the Equipment Rental System Tooltip for Mo Xuan, Evan, and some Pirate jobs.
• Resolved an issue where the client would crash when using the mouse wheel button in town while the Quick Move UI is open.
• Resolved an issue where the Master Seraphim Set was unable to be dyed.
• Resolved an issue where the 'Purchase' button on the Genesis Pass UI would deactivate after purchasing the pass 1 time.
• Resolved an issue where the Item Burning Improvement System's weekly obtained gauge was sometimes incorrectly displayed. 
• Resolved an issue where the 'Light Skin' tone would be erased after relogging.
• Resolved an issue where EXP orbs from Elite Bosses and Mobs appeared after a delay.
• Resolved an issue where the Magnificent Growth Potion from the Maple Con LA Special Growth Coupon was unable to be used on Hyper Burning Characters.

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[/p][h2]New to MapleStory?[/h2][p]Join over 260 Million Global Players in MapleStory, one of the original MMORPGs, where epic adventure, action-packed gameplay, & good friends await you! Build your perfect custom hero from over 50 distinct classes with thousands of unique cosmetic options, and set off on your journey to face never-ending challenges and enjoy extraordinary rewards.[/p][h2]Quality of Life Improvements[/h2][p][/p][p]This update brings a massive set of improvements for Maplers of all levels! Equipment rentals, Familiar revamp, Link Skill improvements, improved Star Force Enhancement, and so much more![/p][p]Take a look at the Patch Notes for the full details![/p][h2]New Character: Ren[/h2][p][/p][p]A wanderer making their way across Grandis, Ren travels the world to fulfill a dear friend's last wish. Wield the power of the Plum Blossom Sword, Imugi Spirit Sword, and almighty Rising Azure Dragon skills![/p][p]Learn more about Ren and their Tracks of the Wanderer Event![/p][h2]Blazing Start Events[/h2][p][/p][p]Get a blazing start on your characters with popular events to give you leveling boosts! Join Challenger World for limited-time challenges, use Hyper Burning MAX to power-level to Lv. 260 with 4+1 levels, and more![/p][p]See the full set of Blazing Start Events here![/p][h2]Twilight Eve Events[/h2][p][/p][p]Join the townsfolk in rituals to hasten the return of Chronica in the Twilight Eve Festival, and earn timeless rewards. Complete the Daily Evernia Exploration Attendance, enhance your abilities with buffs, and more![/p][p]Visit Chronica and learn more here![/p][h2]And More To Come![/h2][p]We're not done, though. December brings another major update, featuring a Global MapleStory-exclusive event, new Ascent HEXA skills for high-level Maplers, and more![/p][p]See you December 17 for the next update![/p]

[p][/p][p]Get a Blazing Start with a new or existing character as the collection of power-leveling events returns for the winter, bigger than ever! Check out the newest additions to this roster of events, and gain new rewards during your adventures in Challenger World![/p][p]This is the biggest set of level-up events in MapleStory history, and is too much to show here on Steam. Check out the full details on the MapleStory Website![/p]

• [p]Challenger World[/p]
• [p]Challenger Pass[/p]
• [p]Arcane Seal[/p]
• [p]Frontier Pass[/p]
• [p]Tera Blink[/p]
• [p]Hyper Burning MAX[/p]
• [p]Beyond Burning[/p]
• [p]Item Burning[/p]

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[p][/p][p]The Red-Eyed Wanderer steps into MapleStory, set on seeing the world and all that lies within it! Play as our newest character, collect your very own Sayaroid, and get bonus rewards from the Wanderer's Travelogue Event and Tracks of the Wanderer Event![/p][h2]About Ren, the Red-Eyed Wanderer[/h2][p]A wanderer making their way across Grandis, Ren travels the world to fulfill a dear friend's last wish.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Wield the power of the Plum Blossom Sword, and unleash the mystical might of the imugi with the Imugi Spirit Sword. When these unique energies unite, Ren unleashes Final Skills such as the almighty Rising Azure Dragon: Divided Heavens. Learn more on the Ren Classes & Jobs page![/p][h2]Wanderer’s Travelogue[/h2][p]Event Duration[/p]

• [p]PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:59 PM[/p]
• [p]CET (UTC +1): Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:59 AM[/p]
• [p]AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:59 AM[/p]

[p]Requirements[/p]

• [p]Must play as a Ren character.[/p]

[p]How to Participate[/p]

• [p]As Ren, select ‘\[Ren Level Up Event] Wanderer’s Travelogue’ from the Event List UI and click ‘Participate’ to start.[/p]
  • [p]You can track your progress anytime by selecting the same button in the Event List.[/p]
• [p]There are two types of missions in this event:[/p]
  • [p]Weekly Mission: Defeat enemies to earn rewards that boost your EXP.[/p]
  • [p]Step-Up Mission: Reach specific levels or defeat bosses to unlock milestone rewards.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Weekly Mission[/p]

• [p]Defeat enemies near your level (20 levels above and 20 levels below) and then click ‘Claim’ in the Wanderer’s Travelogue UI to receive rewards based on the number of enemies defeated.[/p]

• [p]For every 2,000 enemies defeated, you can also claim a 2x EXP Coupon (15 min): Untradable, expires February 4, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.[/p]
  • [p]This can be claimed up to 5 times per week, for a total of 10,000 enemies defeated.[/p]

[p]Step-Up Mission[/p]

• [p]There are 9 Step-Up missions to complete. Reach the required level or defeat bosses to earn each mission reward.[/p]
• [p]Select a mission and click ‘Start Mission’ to begin. After meeting the requirements, click ‘Complete’ to claim your reward and unlock the next mission.[/p]

[h2]Tracks of the Wanderer[/h2][p]Event Duration[/p]

• [p]PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:59 PM[/p]
• [p]CET (UTC +1): Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:59 AM[/p]
• [p]AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:59 AM[/p]

[p]Requirements[/p]

• [p]Lv. 101 and above Ren characters.[/p]

[p]How to Participate[/p]

• [p]As Ren, select ‘\[Ren Level Up Event] Tracks of the Wanderer’ from the Event List UI and click ‘Participate’ to start.[/p]
  • [p]You can track your progress anytime by selecting the same button in the Event List.[/p]
• [p]Complete various missions as Ren to unlock rewards throughout the event.[/p]
• [p]Rewards can be claimed by all characters within the same world.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Tracks of the Wanderer Rewards[/p]

• [p]When a mission is completed, the ‘Claim’ button will unlock. Rewards can be claimed anytime during the event period and only once per account.[/p]

[h2]Get a Sayaroid[/h2][p]Event Duration[/p]

• [p]PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Tuesday, December 16, 2025 3:59 PM[/p]
• [p]CET (UTC +1): Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:59 AM[/p]
• [p]AEDT (UTC +11): Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (After Maintenance) - Wednesday, December 17, 2025 10:59 AM[/p]

[p]Requirements[/p]

• [p]Lv. 200 and above Ren characters.[/p]

[p]How to Participate[/p]

• [p]As Ren, select ‘Get a Sayaroid’ from the Event List UI and click ‘Participate’ to claim a Sayaroid:[/p]
  • [p]Heroic Worlds: Untradable, Permanent.[/p]
  • [p]Interactive Worlds: Tradable within world, Permanent.[/p]

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• [p]Sayaroid can be claimed once per account.[/p]

[p]The season of Twilight Eve has begun and Ren made it just in time to join us! Head to the Twilight Altar and participate in all the festivities to earn rewards. From easy level-ups for Ren in Wanderer’s Travelogue to massive gains from Burning Events, there are countless opportunities that will help benefit your progression! But don’t get too caught up in these fun activities just yet! Check out all the changes implemented to help make grinding more efficient with UI changes and updates!

v.264 - Every Little Thing Every Precious Thing is coming soon on November 12,2025!
We got so much more to cover so make sure to catch it all HERE![/p]