Nexon announced that they’re planning to introduce new features in MapleStory. There’s also going to be an update that is expected to introduce a lot of sweeping improvements.
MapleCon 2025 was held about two weeks back and celebrated Global MapleStory’s 20th Anniversary. During the event, none other than Chief Product Officer Hanbyeol Oh (Inkwell) introduced MapleStory Classic World. This is a “Modern Classic” reimagining of the original MapleStory and aimed for new players.
It’s designed around three pillars which are Origins, Evolution, and Beyond. According to CPO Hanbyeol Oh, they hope to celebrate nostalgia with this project while at the same time improve balance, accessibility, and content. A hands-on demo was available during the event with a Closed Online Test planned for early 2026.
Winter Update
The studio revealed that a Winter Update is planned to be released this November 12. It’s expected to deliver sweeping improvements that include the new job Ren, the Rabbit Anima Warrior, who wields fluid swordsmanship through skills like Plum Blossom Sword and Imugi Spirit Sword.
Other improvements include the Lv. 3 Link Skills for all jobs, guaranteed Dawn and Pitched Accessories from bosses, restoration options via Star Cores or Boss Missions, and an expanded Familiar System introducing Mystic Frontier missions.
Of course, there’s the usual quality-of-life upgrades that have UI updates and expanded Familiar storage.
New Events
New events are also in the works like the Twilight Eve which is expected to start November 12 and end February 3. There’s also the Hyper Burning MAX and The First Adversary boss battle that’s arriving December 17.
MapleStory is a classic and highly popular MMORPG with over 260 million players worldwide. The game immerses players in a mythical world filled with quests, boss battles, and an endless array of challenges. The game features a stunning 2D art style and a unique class system that allows players to create custom heroes with over 40 distinct classes and an almost limitless number of cosmetic options.
MapleStory offers hundreds of hours of gameplay that has players enjoy immersive role-playing where they conquer perilous dungeons, overcome terrifying bosses, and socialize with friends, to name a few. Get MapleStory for the PC on Steam.
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