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Unscheduled Kronos Server Maintenance - May 3, 2025



Hi Maplers,

We are experiencing an unexpected issue and will be taking the Kronos server offline for an unscheduled emergency maintenance today. We are actively working hard to resolve the issues as quickly as possible and will provide more updates and information when we can.

Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused. We will be temporarily offline by today, May 3 2025 at 6:25 AM PDT (9:25 AM EDT / 3:25 PM CEST / 11:00 PM AEST).

Thank you for your cooperation,

The MapleStory Team
  • What will be unavailable:
    • Kronos MapleStory game server.

[Completed] Scheduled Minor Patch - May 2, 2025



[Updated 9:18 AM PDT] The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items in your inventory for 6 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 starting on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM PDT (8:00 AM EDT / 2:00 PM CEST / 10:00 PM AEST). We anticipate the maintenance to conclude around 11:00 AM PDT (2:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CEST / 4:00 AM AEST May 3)

Times:

Friday, May 2, 2025
PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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 May 3


What will be unavailable:
  • All MapleStory game servers.
Changes and Updates:
  • MapleStory will be updated to v.259.2.0.
  • Monthly Windows Update.
  • Resolved an issue that prevented some players from taking control of the soccer ball due to a time desync within the Victoria Soccer minigame.
  • Resolved an issue where Xiao Xiao's Special Level Up Support reward preview did not display the Tera-burninator and EXP Coupon rewards.
  • Resolved an issue causing incorrect text to display in chat.
  • [Updated 5/2/2025] Resolved an issue where characters other than Mo Xuan could claim Xiao Xiao's Special Level Up Support rewards.

[Completed] Unscheduled Login Server Maintenance - April 30, 2025



[Updated 11:07 PM PDT] The maintenance has been completed. We ask that you please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to make sure that you get the latest client! Thank you for your patience.

Hi Maplers,

We will be performing an unscheduled login server maintenance starting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM PDT (1:15 AM EDT / 7:15 AM CEST / 3:15 AM AEST May 1). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 1 hour, concluding around 11:15 PM PDT (2:15 AM EDT / 8:15 AM CEST April 30 / 4:15 AM AEST May 1).
  • Players will still be able to access the game but may experience some difficulties due to the maintenance.

[Completed] Unscheduled Login Server Maintenance - April 29, 2025



[Updated 3:59 PM PDT] The maintenance has been completed. We ask that you please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to make sure that you get the latest client! Thank you for your patience.

Hi Maplers,

We will be performing an unscheduled login server maintenance starting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM PDT (5:30 PM EDT / 11:30 PM CEST / 7:30 AM AEST April 30). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 1 hour, concluding around 3:30 PM PDT (6:30 PM EDT / 12:30 AM CEST April 30 / 8:30 AM AEST April 30).
  • Players will still be able to access the game but may experience some difficulties due to the maintenance.
Changes and Updates:
  • Resolved technical issues with the Steam Community Marketplace.
    • Steam Community Marketplace will be reenabled and Oswell's Scissors of Karma will be available for purchase again. 

v.259 Known Issues



Hi Maplers,

The Known Issues section focuses on the major issues that have significantly impacted the game and community, and which our team is actively addressing. Please note that while we aim to cover the most impactful issues, this list will not encompass every reported issue. Check back regularly for updates on the status of these issues and information on resolved issues, or any new issues that may have been added.

Here you’ll find a list of known and resolved issues from the v.259 - Victoria Cup: 20th Anniversary update:

Known Issues:
  • Victoria Soccer
    • Talking to Athena Pierce at Main Stadium about Victoria Soccer will show the incorrect NPC instead of Shumi.
  • Ultimate Collab
    • The Ultimate Collab UI tooltip contains incorrect text stating players will receive 5 card packs instead of 8.
  • Common
    • Lord Balrog's World Challenge quest UI may sometimes appear unintentionally.
Resolved Issues:
  • May 2, 2025
    • Resolved an issue that prevented some players from taking control of the soccer ball due to a time desync within the Victoria Soccer minigame.
    • Resolved an issue where Xiao Xiao's Special Level Up Support reward preview did not display the Tera-burninator and EXP Coupon rewards.
    • Resolved an issue where characters other than Mo Xuan could claim Xiao Xiao's Special Level Up Support rewards.
    • Resolved an issue where the system message had incorrect text.
  • April 29, 2025
    • Steam Community Marketplace has been reenabled and Oswell's Scissors of Karma will be available for purchase again.
    • Resolved an issue where the Developer Hat Selection Box gave the incorrect hat when selected.
    • Resolved an issue where Martial Brace was not listed in the “Entire item list” option in the Arcane Umbra Weapon Box and Absolab Weapon Box UI.