MapleStory — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| [Completed] Scheduled Minor Patch - April 30, 2026 | 2026-04-29 | https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2021/q1/2167/maintenance-1100x225-maplestory.png The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items in your inventory for 7 hours. Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to ensure you receive the latest client update. We will be performing a scheduled minor patch maintenance starting on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM PDT (8:00 AM EDT / 2:00 PM CEST / 10:00 PM AEST). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 7 hours, concluding around 12:00 PM PDT (3:00 PM EDT / 9:00 PM CEST / 5:00 AM AEST May 1). Times: Thursday, April 30, 2026 PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT (UTC -4) |
| INKWELL'S NOTE: SUMMER IS COMING | 2026-04-24 | |
| v.268 Known Issues | 2026-04-22 | //g.nexonstatic.com/media/bx3bprjv/240826_knownissue_wgc-1339_1100x225.jpg 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. The list of known and resolved issues for the v.268 - Maple University: 21st Anniversary update can be found here: https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/maintenan |
| v.268 Maple University: 21st Anniversary Patch Notes | 2026-04-21 | Class is in session, Maplers! Kick off Campus Life with Pink Bean's Maple Campus Tour, vote for your fav in the Monster Election, and show everyone you're a proud Maple University student with your very own My Maple U Student ID. Stack your schedule with Hasty Hunting MAX and check out the Club Fair with other students... I mean your fellow Maplers! Then test your strength in Punch King between your class breaks. Get ready for a Rowdy Campus Life and work towards a Glorious Graduation! Head over to our official site for more details of our v.268 Patch Notes HERE! |
| Scheduled Game Update - April 22, 2026 | 2026-04-21 | https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2021/q1/2167/maintenance-1100x225-maplestory.png We will be performing a scheduled game update starting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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 April 23). Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification. Thanks for your patience! Times: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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 April 23 |
| v.268 Maple University: 21st Anniversary Update Preview | 2026-04-15 | We are pleased to announce that enrollment for the Maple University: 21st Anniversary semester is opening soon! Please prepare your equipment and report to campus immediately. Whether you’re hitting the books or the bosses, Pink Bean has arrived to cheer you on through your first year.Check out the details of the Update Preview HERE! |
| [Completed] Scheduled Minor Patch - April 9, 2026 | 2026-04-08 | https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2021/q1/2167/maintenance-1100x225-maplestory.png 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 ensure you receive the latest client update. We will be performing a scheduled minor patch maintenance starting on Thursday, April 9, 2026 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 April 10). Times: Thursday, April 9, 2026 PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT (UTC -4 |
| Now Live: Epic Dungeon: Nightmare Paradise | 2026-04-02 | Descend into the newest Epic Dungeon: Nightmare Paradise! Battle through seven stages featuring special Divine Energy skills and defeat the boss to help free Baekyeon and Ara, with EXP, Sol Erda, and Sol Erda Fragment rewards as you do!Epic Dungeon: Nightmare ParadiseAvailable:PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:00 PMCEST (UTC +2): Thursday, April 2, 2026 2:00 AMAEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:00 AMRequirementLv. 280 and above characters.Completed ‘\ The Battle’s Aftermath’ and ‘\ Delver of the Deep’ quests.How to ParticipateAccept the ‘\ Nightmare Paradise’ quest by talking to Selazar located at the Operations Center in Arter |
| [Completed] Scheduled Minor Patch - March 26, 2026 | 2026-03-25 | https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2021/q1/2167/maintenance-1100x225-maplestory.png 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 ensure you receive the latest client update. We will be performing a scheduled minor patch maintenance starting on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM PDT (8:00 AM EDT / 1:00 PM CET / 11:00 PM AEDT). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 6 hours, concluding around 11:00 AM PDT (2:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM CET / 5:00 AM AEDT March 27). Times: Thursday, March 26, 2026 PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT (UTC -4 |
| [Completed]Unscheduled Channel Maintenance and Live Minor Patch - March 19, 2026 | 2026-03-19 | https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2021/q1/2167/maintenance-1100x225-maplestory.png The maintenance has been completed please restart your client to ensure you receive the update. Changes and Updates: Resolved an issue where players were unable to claim mesos from the Meso Market.For affected players, you can now claim Mesos via the Gift Drop and the Meso Market has been reenabled.Resolved an issue where Lara's Winding Mountain Ridge could not be resummoned.Resolved an issue where certain bosses in Heroic Worlds dropped Eternal Fragments due to unintended specifications.Resolved an issue where certain bosses were dropping incorrect items.Resolved |
| v.267 Known Issues | 2026-03-18 | //g.nexonstatic.com/media/bx3bprjv/240826_knownissue_wgc-1339_1100x225.jpg 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. The list of known and resolved issues for the v.267 - MapleStory x One-Punch Man update can be found here: https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/maintenance/38990 |
| Limited-Time Job: Play as Saitama | 2026-03-18 | https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/b50jbasw/maplestory-x-opm-event-saitama-post-1.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/c1pirqni/maplestory-x-opm-event-saitama-post-2.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/1svlgweo/maplestory-x-opm-event-saitama-post-3.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/utadm2xi/maplestory-x-opm-event-saitama-post-4.jpg |
| Hero's Adventure Journal | 2026-03-18 | https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/jhofqxmq/maplestory-x-opm-event-adventure-journal-post-1.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/s1lhcb2h/maplestory-x-opm-event-adventure-journal-post-2.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/aq3k1g2r/maplestory-x-opm-event-adventure-journal-post-3b.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/zvibyrlz/maplestory-x-opm-event-adventure-journal-post-4.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/5jjchaa5/maplestory-x-opm-event-adventure-journal-post-5.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/xnbnwuhe/maplestory-x-opm-event-adventure-journal-post-6.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/4mjgxxjs/maplestory-x-opm-event-adventure-journal-post-7b.j |
| Monster Park Mayhem! | 2026-03-18 | https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/10rlgxjf/maplestory-x-opm-event-monster-park-post-1.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/yf0naybd/maplestory-x-opm-event-monster-park-post-2-2.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/tn0l1n54/maplestory-x-opm-event-monster-park-post-3.jpg https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/ci5dne0s/maplestory-x-opm-event-monster-park-post-4.jpg |
| Virtual Combat System | 2026-03-18 | https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/2lfkv0bj/maplestory-x-opm-event-virtual-combat-post-1.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/fkafb3ns/maplestory-x-opm-event-virtual-combat-post-2.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/n2hmwken/maplestory-x-opm-event-virtual-combat-post-3.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/ancns24n/maplestory-x-opm-event-virtual-combat-post-4.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/fiwjs2sb/maplestory-x-opm-event-virtual-combat-post-5.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/1o5f245e/maplestory-x-opm-event-virtual-combat-post-6.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/ytklsrng/maplestory-x-opm-event-virtual-combat-post-7.png https://g.nexonstati |
| Centichoro Punch King | 2026-03-18 | https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/vp3elnn4/maplestory-x-opm-event-centichoro-post-1.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/grqnbgwy/maplestory-x-opm-event-centichoro-post-2.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/jmgelgzc/maplestory-x-opm-event-centichoro-post-3.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/k5ujrz3f/maplestory-x-opm-event-centichoro-post-4b.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/ojuitp2l/maplestory-x-opm-event-centichoro-post-5.png |
| Heroes Appear | 2026-03-18 | https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/lsubnya0/maplestory-x-opm-event-heroes-post-1.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/spzpukcx/maplestory-x-opm-event-heroes-post-2.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/invdu4de/maplestory-x-opm-event-heroes-post-3.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/jopd5my2/maplestory-x-opm-event-heroes-post-4.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/11wlvy5t/maplestory-x-opm-event-heroes-post-5b.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/1aicn22j/maplestory-x-opm-event-heroes-post-6.png |
| Hero & Centichoro Punch King Coin Shops | 2026-03-18 | https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/4asglrop/maplestory-x-opm-event-coin-shops-post-1.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/cxcklkgp/maplestory-x-opm-event-coin-shops-post-2.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/z4xlhjcb/maplestory-x-opm-event-coin-shops-post-3.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/iitduzwe/maplestory-x-opm-event-coin-shops-post-4.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/4jcj2zpo/maplestory-x-opm-event-coin-shops-post-5.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/1off3cce/maplestory-x-opm-event-coin-shops-post-6.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/yqtb5re3/maplestory-x-opm-event-coin-shops-post-7.png https://g.nexonstatic.com/media/pm4hs50r/maplest |
| [Update March 26] Wild Hunter Remaster | 2026-03-18 | \ The Lil Ashlii pet was originally listed in this post as Permanent duration, instead of its correct 90-day duration. This has been corrected, we apologize for the error.Changes have come for the Wild Hunter, revamping their skill set to give the Resistance Bowman the power they deserve! Check out all of the new and reworked skills, claim Jaguar mounts with the Wild Hunter Redux Celebratory Gift, and claim a Hyper Burninator plus plenty of other rewards with \ Savage!Wild Hunter RevampAvailable March 18 (after maintenance)Quick OverviewClassResistanceJobBowmanPrimary StatDexSecondary StatSTRLegion Bonus20% chance to deal increased damage whe |
| v.267 - MapleStory x One-Punch Man Patch Notes | 2026-03-18 | Explore the new Epic Dungeon: Nightmare Paradise and face off against enemies invading our dreams. Track your adventures and encounters with the World Archive, experience Job Skill Changes, and check out several UI Improvements that make it easier than ever to stay connected with your friends. The Wild Hunter Revamp is finally here and the \ Savage is ready to help you jump in and push those levels! Head over to our official site for more details of our v.268 Patch Notes HERE! |