MapleStory

MapleStory Classic World’s Founder's Access launched on October 6, giving package holders entry to the new world alongside Beginner character paths, Citizenship, and Crafting. The main game also gained Night Troupe: Omega Sector, Night of the Yeti, and the v.271 progression updates, while the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End collaboration added limited-time cosmetics.

• Classic World: Founder's Access opened MapleStory Classic World to eligible package holders, who received cosmetic outfits, hats, effects, and other non-stat items.
  • Beginner Characters: New characters could follow Warrior, Magician, Bowman, or Thief paths.
  • Citizenship and Crafting: Classic World introduced both systems as new progression features.
• v.271 additions: The v.271.3.0 and v.271.4.0 updates expanded character customization, progression, and regional content.
  • HEXA Skills: New Common Nodes became available to all classes.
  • Sia Astelle and Erel Light: A new Link Skill Stone supported the two characters.
  • Sol Hecate: The Sol Hecate Skin system added appearance customization, while Geadock received Familiar updates.
  • Spanish Language Support (Beta): Players gained an English-Spanish language switch from character selection and Settings.
• Seasonal events: MapleStory added several substantial event activities and reward tracks.
  • Night Troupe: Omega Sector: Players helped Spiegelmann and the M-Forcers organize an Omega Sector festival.
  • Night of the Yeti: The asymmetric event let players choose between Hunters and the Monster Yeti.
  • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End: The collaboration added the Signature Style Collection through October 7.
  • Marvel Machine: The returning reward event added Breath of Divinity, Firestarter Ring, Arcane Umbra, Terminus, Sweetwater, and Erel Light Gram rewards.
• Gameplay and economy: Special Skill Rings received changes, while Coconut’s selling price dropped from 145 Mesos to 10 Mesos. Destruction of Roan had its keydown duration shortened from 1.8 to 1.7 seconds, and Kinesis skill audio was reduced during Haste Fever Time.

Global MapleStory Classic World made its grand launch on October 21 after Founder's Access began October 6, bringing Citizenship and Crafting, housing, and Beginner character paths. The live game also added Lethe, the Demon Summoner, Challenger World Season 4, and Event World: Quanah on November 11.

• MapleStory Classic World: Purchase-based Founder's Packages granted early access and purely cosmetic rewards before the global launch.
  • Citizenship and Crafting introduced new progression and creation systems.
  • Henesys and Kerning City housing added player housing to the classic experience.
  • Beginner characters gained Warrior, Magician, Bowman, and Thief paths.
  • Debt System added a new Classic World mechanic.
• November content drop: Several substantial additions arrived on November 11.
  • Lethe, the Demon Summoner commanded vassals that automatically chased and attacked enemies.
  • Challenger World Season 4 introduced the boss Mayrin and additional leveling enhancements.
  • Event World: Quanah opened as a limited-time world focused on growth and new challenges.
• Progression and gameplay systems: Auto-Enhancement, the Legion Revamp, Hyper Blink, and Hyper Burning MAX expanded progression options, while Beyond Burning and Operation Ultima added new Alliance activities. Shorter Boss Timers also reduced the duration of boss encounters.
• Class systems and customization: HEXA Skill Updates added Common Nodes for every class, while Special Skill Ring Changes, Familiar Updates for the Geadock Region, and the Sia Astelle & Erel Light Erda Link Skill Stone expanded character development. The Sol Hecate Skin System added new appearance customization.
• Seasonal events: Night of the Yeti launched as an asymmetric PvP event between Hunters and the Monster Yeti, while Night Troupe: Omega Sector brought festival activities featuring Spiegelmann and the M-Forcers.

MapleStory saw the introduction of the Erel Light Class on June 17, 2026, marking a significant addition to the game. This update came alongside the launch of the Epic Dungeon: Nightmare Paradise on April 2, 2026, a new dungeon featuring seven stages and special skills. The Sengoku Warriors, Kanna and Hayato, also received a comprehensive revamp in February, enhancing their gameplay experience.

• New Class: The Erel Light, a new Warrior class, was introduced on June 17, 2026.
• Epic Dungeon: The Nightmare Paradise was launched on April 2, 2026, featuring unique mechanics and rewards.
• Character Revamps: The Sengoku Warriors Kanna and Hayato underwent a complete overhaul on February 4, 2026, with new stories and revamped skills.
• New Boss Encounters: New bosses including The First Adversary and Jupiter were added, providing fresh challenges for players.
• New Gameplay Mechanics: A Destiny 2nd Transcendence Weapon was introduced on July 22, 2026, along with a new roguelite dungeon mode called Operation: Dive.

Sia Astelle joined MapleStory as a constellation-powered playable character, calling on 12 constellations for her attacks and support skills. The same stretch also brought Mo Xuan, the Divine Fist, Tallahart, and the progression-focused Challenger World.

• New characters and region:
  • Sia Astelle: Added a magic-focused character whose skills drew power from 12 constellations.
  • Mo Xuan: Introduced a pirate class built around fast strikes, combos, and the Martial Brace weapon.
  • Tallahart: Opened a new Grandis region with new areas and challenges.
• Progression systems:
  • Challenger World: Added a seasonal world with power boosts, special challenges, and world-leap rewards.
  • Hyper Burning MAX: Let characters gain four bonus levels per level-up from Lv. 10 through Lv. 260.
  • Item Burning: Granted Lv. 200-and-above characters Challenger Equipment.
  • Mastery Nodes: Added another layer of skill progression for character builds.
• Major modes and activities: Epic Dungeon: Angler Company let players control Senya through a timed rescue mission for EXP, Sol Erda, and Sol Erda Fragments, while Ride or Die returned with Kazax, adjustable boss difficulty, and bosses including Papulatus, Vellum, Horntail, Darknell, and Magnus.
• Events and crossovers:
  • Dark Maplemas: Added the Wicked Wonderland, Ghastly the Snowman, and several quest-based holiday activities.
  • Victoria Cup: Brought Sports Day challenges, Victoria Soccer, and boat racing.
  • MapleStory x DAVE THE DIVER: Added the Blue Hole Exploration, fishing, restaurant-management mechanics, chapter missions, and event rewards.
  • Tanjiro’s Journal: Added Tanjiro, Demon Slayer Corps training missions, and Zenitsu and Inosuke’s Maple Expedition.
• Combat and platform changes: Aran and Shade received major skill revamps, Grandis Familiars expanded to the remaining Grandis regions, and DirectX 11 support replaced DirectX 9 through the v.260.1.1 update.

MapleStory introduced the new character Sia Astelle on June 12, 2025, alongside the new region Tallahart that players can explore. This year also saw the introduction of Mo Xuan, the Divine Fist, who brings a unique pirate class to the game.

• New Characters:

  • Sia Astelle: A character with constellation-based combat style launched on June 12, 2025.
  • Mo Xuan: Added on April 29, 2025, featuring fast strikes and powerful combos.

• New Region:

  • Tallahart: A vast new region opened up for exploration on February 12, 2025.

• Seasonal Events:

  • Dark Maplemas Event: Launched on December 17, 2024, featuring new quests and rewards.
  • Ride or Die Event: Introduced on July 16, 2025, allowing players to engage in weekly boss battles.

• Gameplay Mechanics:

  • Challenger World: A new seasonal world introduced on June 12, 2025, with special challenges and power boosts.
  • Hyper Burning MAX Event: Also launched on June 12, 2025, enabling characters to gain four bonus levels per level-up from Lv. 10 to 260.

• Balance Changes:

  • Fixed Sacred Symbols Exploit: Addressed on June 14, 2025, correcting an exploit that allowed content repetition.

• Performance Enhancements:

  • DirectX 11 Support: Implemented on June 7, 2025, enhancing the gaming experience by discontinuing DirectX 9 support.

Lynn Job launched on May 1, 2024, introducing the reborn Forest Child class to MapleStory, along with the exciting new area, Carcion. This year also featured the new Hexa Matrix system, which allows players to enhance their skills after completing the 6th Job Advancement, and the introduction of the 6th Job itself, expanding the game's progression options significantly.

• New Class: Lynn, the Forest Child, debuted on May 1, 2024, bringing versatile skills for mobility and healing.
  • Unique Skills: Lynn features skills like Peck, Sneak Attack, and Mother Nature's Touch.
• New Area: Carcion was introduced on January 10, 2024, where players faced off against Limbo, one of Darmoor's Apostles, and explored new maps like the Eye of the Ishfira and Temple of Tears.
• Hexa Matrix System: Launched on November 28, 2023, this system allows players to improve skills with new effects after the 6th Job Advancement.
  • New Skill Node Types: Hexa Skills and Hexa Stats were added, providing new configurations for character enhancements.
• 6th Job Advancement: Available from November 28, 2023, players can now unlock and access new powers and skills through the 6th Job.
• Gameplay Improvements: The daily cap on Sol Erda acquisition was removed on November 15, 2023, enhancing accessibility for casual players.

Ignition Update launched with revamped Cygnus Knights, Monster Park Extreme, Burning World, and Hyper Burning, giving MapleStory a substantial leveling refresh. Odium and Extreme difficulty for Black Mage and Chosen Seren followed, while later content added Khali, Kaling, Shangri-La, Guild Castle, and Journey Toward the Sixth Star.

• Odium and Extreme bosses: The new high-level region and endgame difficulty expanded Grandis progression.

  • Odium added the Awakened Laboratory, new maps, monsters, quests, NPCs, the Sacred Symbol: Odium, and Odium’s Guard.
  • Extreme Black Mage and Chosen Seren introduced tougher mechanics, new rewards, achievements, and reward-point quests.

• Khali and Savior content: New playable content broadened the roster and high-level map pool.

  • Khali, the Wind of Vengeance launched as a Flora Thief who used Chakrams, Void Rush, Arts, and Hex skills.
  • Kaling added a new boss encounter as the Apostle of Gerand Darmoor.
  • Shangri-La added level-275+ maps, quests, NPCs, and monsters.
  • Guild Castle introduced guild rooms for activities, gear enhancement, and relaxation.

• Progression systems: The Cube Revamp replaced the existing Occult, Master Craftsman’s, Meister’s, Red, Black, Bonus Potential, and related cubes with new cube types and Cube Fragments. Star Force Enhancement Improvements reduced costs and removed item-destruction risk through 15 stars, while level 220–259 EXP requirements also fell.

• Misty Island and seasonal progression: Misty Island Legacy added crafting, Fullness and Life Force survival mechanics, nighttime invasions, and a Challenge Mode across three chapters. Burning World, Hyper Burning, and the Journey Toward the Sixth Star event supplied accelerated leveling, daily and challenge missions, chapter rewards, and progression incentives.

• Jett transition: The Jett Job Advancement to Explorer Event let qualifying Jett characters transfer to one of 15 Explorer jobs, with equipment, familiars, skill nodes, and stats converted for the selected class. The New Boss UI also added auto-matchmaking, while Maple Momentree celebrated MapleStory’s 18th anniversary.

Khali, the Wind of Vengeance, launched as a new character on June 28, 2023, bringing exciting gameplay options to players. This period also saw the introduction of the Odium Region and Awakened Laboratory, adding fresh quests and challenges, and the Extreme Boss Difficulty for Black Mage and Chosen Seren that raised the stakes for veteran players.

• New Character: Khali, the Wind of Vengeance, became available, featuring unique skills such as Void Rush and Insanity.
• New Region: The Odium Region launched on January 26, 2023, introducing new quests, NPCs, and elite bosses like Odium's Guard.
• Extreme Boss Mode: Added on January 26, players could now challenge the Black Mage and Chosen Seren in a new Extreme Mode with tougher mechanics and rewards.
• Guild Castle: Introduced on July 6, 2023, this new feature offers players a dedicated space for activities, including gear enhancement.
• New Boss Fight: Kaling, the Apostle of Gerand Darmoor, was added as a new boss on July 6, 2023, offering fresh challenges for high-level players.
• Hyper Burning Event: This event returned on June 14, 2023, allowing players to create new characters that can level up faster, enhancing the leveling experience.

Destiny: Remastered shipped on June 15, bringing the Explorer Redux class revamp, the removal of Mastery Books, and a major leveling push through Tera Burning Plus. Lara, the Earthseer, joined the roster in December, while v.234 Destiny: Homecoming later added player housing and the Kalos endgame boss.

• Destiny: Remastered: The update modernized the Explorer jobs and added substantial character-growth support.

  • Explorer Redux: Explorer classes received revamped skills and more distinct combat identities.
  • Tera Burning Plus: New characters gained bonus levels through Lv. 220 and received milestone rewards.
  • Burning World: Characters gained 1.5x EXP, damage bonuses, and dedicated Step Up rewards.

• New characters and endgame bosses: MapleStory expanded both its roster and high-level progression.

  • Lara, the Earthseer: The Anima Mage arrived with Dragon Vein-based skills, unique spells, and level-up rewards.
  • Guardian Angel Slime: The new boss dropped the Guardian Angel Ring for the Boss Accessory set.
  • Kalos: The boss arrived in Karote, The Unending Tower, alongside the Lv. 250 Eternal Equipment set.

• Home and progression systems: Home introduced customizable player housing, furniture placement, and social visits. Legion Rank V raised the Legion ceiling, while Mu Lung Dojo expanded from 80 to 100 floors.

• Seasonal and limited-time content:

  • Goo Island Getaway: The update added Goo Island camps, daily activities, Goo Battle, and the Blessing of Goo.
  • Yeti x Pink Bean World: Players created temporary Yeti and Pink Bean characters in a dedicated progression world.
  • Blooming Forest: MapleStory’s 17th anniversary added Blooming Coins, Blooming Race, and Legion Gardening.
  • Chu Chu Food Festival: Peep Delivery and Simia’s Sandwich Shop provided new event activities and rewards.

• Systems and balance: The 64-bit Client launched in March alongside the end of 32-bit support. Kanna’s Kishin Shoukan lost its spawn-altering effect in favor of increased EXP, while Boss Rewards and Explorer job balance received broader revisions.

Destiny: Remastered Update launched on June 15, 2022, marking a major content milestone for MapleStory during its tenth anniversary. This update introduced significant features, including the Home System, allowing players to design and customize their own homes. Additionally, the level 250 Eternal Equipment Set became available, alongside the introduction of the new character Lara, the Earthseer.

• New Character: Players gained access to Lara, the Earthseer, who features unique skills and abilities, enriching the character roster.
• Player Housing: The Home System allowed players to design their dream homes, marking a significant addition to the game's social and customization aspects.
• Boss Encounter: The fierce new boss, Kalos, was introduced in Karote, The Unending Tower, providing challenging content for players.
• Tera Burning Events: A series of Tera Burning Plus events rewarded players for leveling new characters, including milestones up to level 220, enhancing the leveling experience.
• Explorer Job Revamps: The Explorer Redux revamp improved existing Explorer jobs, modernizing combat patterns and strengthening class characteristics.

Neo update launched on June 9, 2021, and delivered Kain, Cernium, the level-300 cap, and Neo Burning World. Hotel Arcus and Seren then pushed the endgame farther with a new desert region and boss, while Tera Burning Plus accelerated new-character progression.

• New class: Kain, the Darkness Chaser, joined MapleStory with unique bowman skills including Strike Arrow, Scattering Shot, and Tearing Knife. His Road to Remembrance event and level-based rewards supported his launch.
• New regions and boss content:
  • Cernium, City of the Gods added new quests and areas in Grandis.
  • Hotel Arcus introduced a derelict desert hotel and its associated questline.
  • Seren became a new boss encounter in the endgame.
• Progression overhaul: v223.1.0 raised the level cap to 300, reduced the experience needed between levels 210 and 250 by 20%, replaced experience loss on death with temporary EXP and drop-rate penalties, and increased damage and meso limits.
• Leveling systems: Neo Burning World and Tera Burning Plus offered accelerated character growth, with Tera Burning Plus supporting progression to Level 220. The World Leap feature also let eligible Burning World characters transfer to another world.
• Major events and rewards: Mechanical Hearts returned with all three seasons, rescue missions, Androids, and Hearts, while the Celestial Festival added rank perks and Celestial Skills. Prendergast Mansion also returned with a new Halloween story and rewards.
• Economy and account systems: Cubes returned to boss rewards at 70–80% of their previous rate, while Safety Gems were removed with Maple Point refunds. Two-Factor Authentication and Trusted Devices replaced the PIC security system.

Kain, the new Darkness Chaser character, launched on June 9, 2021, marking a significant addition to MapleStory. This update introduced Kain's unique abilities, along with his associated leveling rewards and events. Additionally, the Tera Burning Plus event allowed players to rapidly level new characters to 220, enhancing the gameplay experience during this period.

• New Character: Kain debuted as a bowman with unique skills, including Strike Arrow and Tearing Knife, and players received rewards for leveling him.
  • Kain’s Road to Remembrance Event: An event to help Kain discover his past while earning special rewards.
• New Boss: A challenging new boss named Seren became available for players to defeat on July 20, 2021.
• Game Modes: The introduction of the Neo Burning World allowed players to level up characters more quickly, adding a fresh layer to character progression.
• Level Cap Increase: The maximum level players could achieve was raised to 300, providing more goals for dedicated players.
• Balance Changes: A rollback of changes to Elite Mob drop rates occurred, ensuring a more balanced loot experience for players.

Bladeweaver Adele launched on June 24, 2020, marking a significant addition to MapleStory's roster of characters. This update also included the introduction of the Hoyoung character back in December 2019, enhancing the gameplay experience with new abilities and storylines. The Burning World Event, which began on July 22, 2020, provided players with unique leveling opportunities and rewards.

• New Characters:

  • Bladeweaver Adele introduced on June 24, 2020, as a mystical warrior.
  • Hoyoung, a rogue character, became available on December 4, 2019.

• New Content:

  • Yum Yum Island was added on July 21, 2020, providing a new area for exploration.
  • Players could create Mega Burning Characters, gaining bonus levels up to 150 starting July 22, 2020.
  • The ISEKAI QUARTET Crossover Event on March 10, 2020, allowed players to meet characters from popular anime.

• Gameplay Changes:

  • The Burning World event launched on July 22, 2020, offering bonuses like 1.5x EXP and increased weapon and magic attack.
  • New PvP Mini-Games were introduced, such as Crazy Splash and MMF Limbo, enhancing competitive play.

• Seasonal Events:

  • The 15th Anniversary: Pixel Party Event ran from April 8, 2020, inviting players to collect Pixel Coins for special items.
  • The Tera Burning Project Event started on June 10, 2020, allowing players to level new characters to 200 with rewards.

• Balance Changes:

  • A Boss Revamp on June 9, 2020, improved gameplay by adjusting various bosses.
  • New 5th Job Skills were added on November 19, 2019, enhancing character abilities.

Black Mage: Final Battle brought the long-running war to its climax, adding the multi-phase Black Mage encounter and Verus Hilla before the January victory update. Pathfinder arrived as a new class in June, while Tenebris and the level-275 cap expanded MapleStory’s high-end journey.

• Black Mage endgame: The Maple Alliance campaign expanded through new missions, Determination progression, and late-game battlefields before the Black Mage’s defeat.

  • Labyrinth of Suffering added a major challenge zone centered on Hilla.
  • Moonbridge and Limina extended the Arcane River storyline.
  • Genesis Weapons and the Black Mage battle provided new endgame goals, while the level cap rose to 275.

• Pathfinder launch: The Pathfinder class introduced a new archer playstyle with pre-creation rewards, Burning support, and the Adventure Island event suite.

  • Secret Forest of Elodin added a new theme dungeon alongside the class launch.
  • Squadron of Heroes brought team-based encounters against the Immortal Gorgons.
  • Partem Ruins and its Ancient Ruins Party Quest added new exploration and group content.

• New regions and dungeons: Retro World delivered 8-bit missions and arcade-style activities, while Detective Rave’s Case Notes sent players into Savage Terminal to solve mysteries. Demon King’s Tower also opened as a training-focused challenge with its own boss encounter.

• Progression and combat: New 5th Job Skills expanded every job category, and Tera Burning Project plus the Double Mega Burning Project accelerated the creation of new characters. Job balance adjustments and higher Star Force Enhancement success rates also arrived with the Pathfinder updates.

• Events and collaborations: 14th Anniversary activities introduced 14th Street quests, coins, minigames, and the Big Bang Store, while LINE FRIENDS added themed events, rewards, and a coin shop. Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Bug Brawl, Retro World Events, and Black Mage: Final Battle provided additional limited-time activities and rewards.

Pathfinder Class launched on June 14, 2019, introducing a new character class with unique abilities to MapleStory. This update also marked the start of the Battle Against the Black Mage, allowing players to engage in a climactic fight against this iconic enemy. Additionally, the new Ancient Ruins Party Quest and the Partem Ruins theme dungeon were added, providing fresh content and adventures for players.

• New Class: The Pathfinder class debuted, offering players a new gameplay experience with distinct skills and mechanics.
• Black Mage Battle: Players began the Battle Against the Black Mage on January 2, 2019, unlocking new missions and powerful Genesis weapons.
• New Dungeons: The Partem Ruins and Secret Forest of Elodin theme dungeons were introduced, featuring new challenges and enemies to conquer.
• Level Cap Increase: The level cap was raised to 275 on January 23, 2019, allowing players further character progression.
• Tera Burning Project: Special events like the Tera Burning Project enabled players to level new characters rapidly, enhancing the onboarding experience for newcomers.

New character Ark launched on June 20, 2018, bringing fresh gameplay mechanics as players can switch between Flora and Specter States. This period also introduced the toughest boss yet, Commander Will, and the blockbuster adventure Monad, enriching the game's narrative and challenges.

• New Characters:
  • Ark debuted, allowing players to utilize unique powers.
  • Illium and Cadena were added as playable characters in late 2017, each with distinct abilities.
• New Bosses and Adventures:
  • Commander Will was introduced as a formidable challenge on July 19, 2018.
  • Monad, a new adventure featuring multiple acts, launched alongside Commander Will.
• New Regions and Areas:
  • Esfera, a new area in Arcane River for players Lv. 235 and above, became accessible on June 13, 2018.
  • Abrup Basin was introduced for players to explore and assist NPCs.
• Gameplay Mechanics:
  • The V Care System launched on June 20, enhancing daily quest rewards.
  • Updates to 5th Job Skills removed wait times for skill activations and boosted skills with Matrix Points.
• Seasonal Events:
  • The Mega Burning Project allowed players to rapidly level new characters up to Lv. 150 during multiple events throughout the year.
  • Discovery Events provided opportunities to earn Ark Points and participate in unique challenges.

The 5th Job Advancement was MapleStory’s defining content drop, giving every class new abilities and introducing the V Matrix skill system. It also opened Arcane River, while Lucid and Lachelein expanded the high-level endgame with a major new boss and region.

• 5th Job Advancement and V Matrix: Characters unlocked new skills from level 200, then used the V Matrix to choose, combine, and enhance them. The update also introduced Arcane River and its high-level progression.
• Arcane River endgame: Vanishing Journey, Chu Chu Island, and Lachelein added new regions, storylines, monsters, and rewards. Lucid arrived as a major boss with multi-phase attacks involving Nightmare Butterflies, Golems, and explosive flowers, followed by Lucid Hard Mode.
• Progression overhaul: The Legion System added account-wide character growth and buffs, while the V Matrix received upgrades. The Damage Cap was removed, and the level-200 experience requirement fell by up to 30% alongside a permanent leveling-curve reduction.
• More zones and activities: Arcana Forest expanded Arcane River, and Dream Defender added stages in Lachelein. Kerning Tower provided a new theme dungeon, while Mushroom Shrine Tales introduced a story dungeon and the Tengu boss.
• Catch-up and seasonal content: Mega Burning Project, Play V Rewards, and Breakthrough V supported new and returning characters around the V update. The 12th Terrorversary, Night of the Living Bean, and the return of The Burning Project added anniversary activities, temporary Pink Bean play, and further leveling rewards.

Lucid: Master of Nightmares launched on January 4, 2017, introducing one of MapleStory's toughest bosses and the new region of Lachelein. This update also marked the arrival of the 5th Job Advancement Skills, allowing players to unlock new abilities across all classes. Additionally, the expansion of the Arcane River continent added new areas and challenges for high-level players.

• New Regions and Bosses:

  • Lucid: The ultimate challenge for players level 230+ introduced on January 4, 2017.
  • Lachelein: A new region added alongside Lucid, rich with lore and challenges.
  • Chu Chu Island: A vibrant new area for players level 210 and above, added on December 28, 2016.

• 5th Job Advancement: The long-awaited advancement introduced on December 15, 2016, along with the V Matrix Skill System, which allows players to customize and enhance their skills.

• Gameplay Enhancements:

  • The Legion System launched on June 21, 2017, providing new growth and buff opportunities for characters.
  • Improvements to the V Matrix Skill System were also made to enhance gameplay experience.

• Seasonal Events:

  • The 12th Terrorversary Celebration kicked off on April 5, 2017, featuring special events and activities.
  • The Mega Burning Project event allowed players to rapidly level up by earning two free levels for every one gained, up to level 150.

• Balance Changes:

  • The permanent leveling curve reduction implemented on November 30, 2016, facilitated faster leveling, along with the removal of the damage cap, enabling unlimited character growth.

Kinesis debuted with Psychic Points and telekinesis, while Heroes of Maple launched a new blockbuster story and Blaster later joined the roster with arm cannons. MapleStory also expanded its endgame with new raids, bosses, regions, and character reworks.

• New characters: Kinesis and Blaster became playable classes, while the event-exclusive Pink Bean introduced MapleStory’s first Monster Job. Beast Tamer character creation also returned temporarily.
• Story and world content: Heroes of Maple began with Reborn Act 1 and continued with Act 3’s Seoul chapter and search for the Transcendent Stone. Masteria Through Time added time-travel adventures, Shanghai, Shaolin Temple, the Beasts of Fury saga, and Acts 3–4, while Alishan opened as a new region.
• Bosses and progression: Ursus the Mighty added an 18-player raid, and Damien became a daily boss encounter in the Dark World Tree. Mu Lung Dojo expanded to 41 floors, while Tower of Oz, Chryse, Murgoth Dungeon, and Korean Folk Town received new or refreshed challenges.
• Character and world reworks: Kanna gained improved mana efficiency and new skills, while Hayato received higher attack power, an additional stance, and a new combo system. The Continent of Dawnveil was rearranged, and its Trade Voyage was rebalanced.
• Events and limited-time content: Madhouse added a puzzle-focused mental-hospital dungeon, while Stellar Detectives introduced newcomer Zen alongside Chase, Hayato, Kanna, and Jett. Monster Picnic, Maplehood Watch, Halloween Events, Holiday Celebrations, and the Time Capsule Event supplied seasonal activities and rewards.

MapleStory introduced the Blaster character on July 13, 2016, marking a significant content update in Year 4. This year also saw the launch of the new playable character class Kinesis and the first act of the Heroes of Maple: Reborn storyline in June 2016.

• New Characters:

  • Blaster: A new character with arm cannons, introduced on July 13, 2016.
  • Kinesis: A mind-powered character class released on December 21, 2015.
  • Beast Tamer: Character creation was available for a limited time on August 3, 2016.

• New Bosses and Areas:

  • Damien: A powerful new boss introduced on August 3, 2016, located in the Dark World Tree area.
  • Ursus the Mighty: A new boss raid for 18 players launched on January 14, 2016.
  • New Region: Alishan: Released on November 3, 2015, featuring quests to assist Shaoqing.

• Story and Content Updates:

  • Heroes of Maple: Reborn Act 1: Released on June 22, 2016, continuing the overarching narrative.
  • Masteria Through Time Part 2: Debuted on April 7, 2016, introducing new acts and a confrontation with Dr. Jang.
  • New Towns: The towns of Shanghai and Shaolin Temple were introduced on March 11, 2016.

• Gameplay Enhancements:

  • Character Name Change Event: Allowed players to free up inactive character names on October 9, 2015.
  • Tower of Oz Improvements: Updated for high-level players, also on August 20, 2015.

• Seasonal Events:

  • Halloween Events: Launched on October 9, 2015, featuring a variety of Halloween-themed activities.
  • Lunar New Year Events: Special events introduced on January 14, 2016.

Black Heaven’s Final Chapter released on April 30, 2015, completing Acts 5 and 6 of the saga and bringing the confrontation with Gelimer and Lotus to its finale. Blackgate City and Scrapyard later expanded the endgame with new bosses, daily quests, equipment, and Energy Cores.

• Black Heaven and Lotus: Completing all six acts unlocked the Lotus boss encounter for characters at level 190 and above, while Star Step added a directional-key mini-game to Star Planet.
• Blackgate City and Scrapyard: These two new regions introduced Blackgate bosses and equipment, plus Scrapyard daily quests that rewarded Energy Cores and new equipment.
• Beast Tamer and FriendStory: Beast Tamer returned as a limited-time character-creation option with updates, while FriendStory Chapter 6: Rock & Roll sent players into a band-themed fight against the Rock Virus.
• Agent and activity systems: Hot and Icy Agents assigned special agent types based on login activity and provided items and team-up bonuses. Beefy’s Kitchen added a culinary dojo with cooking abilities, rewards, and equipment, while Star Planet gained The Legends Return! and Supernatural Yut.
• FIREPOWER and Earth Day events: FIREPOWER Summer Events rewarded FIREPOWER Coins and bonuses, and the Earth Day spring events featured the Golden Dream Pig hunt and trash-collecting activities.

The Final Chapter of Black Heaven launched on April 30, 2015, concluding the epic saga with new encounters against Gelimer and Lotus, and introducing Acts 5 and 6. This period also saw the arrival of Blackgate City and the Scrapyard, two new regions featuring fresh bosses and equipment to discover.

• New Regions:

  • Blackgate City: Players explored this new area and fought against bosses to earn Blackgate equipment on July 8, 2015.
  • Scrapyard: This region offered Daily Quests for Energy Cores and new gear, also released on July 8, 2015.

• Returning Job: The Beast Tamer job made a limited-time return on July 8, 2015, allowing players to create characters with this unique class.

• New Gameplay Features:

  • Lotus Boss Encounter: Players level 190 and above faced the challenging Lotus boss after completing all six Acts of Black Heaven, introduced on April 30, 2015.
  • New Agent Types: Players could become Hot Agents or Icy Agents based on login activity, gaining access to special items and bonuses, also available from July 8, 2015.
  • FriendStory Chapter 6: Rock & Roll: Released on July 8, 2015, this chapter allowed players to join Irena's band in a mini-game against a Rock Virus.

• Mini-Games:

  • Star Step Mini-Game: Introduced on April 30, 2015, players tapped directional keys to progress in this new challenge.
  • New Mini-Games in Star Planet: Two new mini-games, The Legends Return! and Supernatural Yut, were added on July 8, 2015.

• Seasonal Events:

  • Spring Events for Earth Day: Players participated in activities like hunting the Golden Dream Pig for rewards from April 30, 2015.
  • FIREPOWER Summer Events: These events allowed players to earn FIREPOWER Coins and bonuses starting July 8, 2015.