The 1st Closed Beta test for the 2D side-scrolling MMORPG 'MapleStory' has started.
1st CBT
January 21, 2003
2nd CBT
The 2nd Closed Beta test for the 2D side-scrolling MMORPG 'MapleStory' has started.
2nd CBT
January 29, 2003
3rd CBT
The 3rd Closed Beta test for the 2D side-scrolling MMORPG 'MapleStory' has started.
3rd CBT
February 24, 2003
Four basic classes available
The Warrior, Magician, Bowmen and Thief class have been made available to the game.
Four basic classes available
March 25, 2003
4th CBT
The 4th and last Closed Beta test for the 2D side-scrolling MMORPG 'MapleStory' has started.
4th CBT
March 25, 2003
World: Bera & Town: Sleepywood
New world has been added: Bera
New forest dungeon town has been added: Sleepywood
The Sleepywood Hotel is currently under construction and will therefore be opened later
World: Bera & Town: Sleepywood
April 21, 2003
Open Beta
The Open Beta of MapleStory goes live on April 29th, 2003.
The game will start with 8 worlds: Scania, Bera, Arkania, Zenith, Mardia, Khaini and Broa.
Open Beta
April 29, 2003
2nd Job Advancement Available
The second job advancement is available for the four basic classes at level 30.
2nd Job Advancement Available
May 23, 2003
Cash Shop
The Cash Shop makes its grand opening.
Cash Shop
May 27, 2003
50,000 concurrent users
MapleStory has reached a milestone: 50,000 concurrent users.
50,000 concurrent users
July 6, 2003
World: Plana
A new world named Plana has been added to the game.
World: Plana
July 20, 2003
World: Stius & Boss Monster: Mushmom
New world: Stius' has been added.
Boss monster: Mushmom (Lv. 60) has been added.
World: Stius & Boss Monster: Mushmom
July 25, 2003
100,000 concurrent users
MapleStory has reached a milestone: 100,000 concurrent users.
100,000 concurrent users
July 27, 2003
World: Bellocan
A new world named Bellocan has been added to the game.
World: Bellocan
October 24, 2003
150,000 concurrent users
MapleStory has reached a milestone: 150,000 concurrent users.
150,000 concurrent users
December 11, 2003
World: Demethos
A new world named Demethos has been added to the game.
World: Demethos
December 30, 2003
2004
Continent: Ossyria & Omok
The continent of Ossyria has been added to Maple World. New towns and villages such as Orbis and and El Nath can be found in Ossyria.
Mini Game: Omok has been added.
A Storage NPC has been added. You can store up to 4 items in storage. Mesos can also be stored separately. It is impossible to store Cash items and Quest items.
Continent: Ossyria & Omok
February 17, 2004
World: Yellonde
A new world named Yellonde has been added to the game.
World: Yellonde
February 17, 2004
170,000 concurrent users
MapleStory has reached a milestone: 170,000 concurrent users.
170,000 concurrent users
February 28, 2004
World: Kastia
A new world named Kastia has been added to the game.
World: Kastia
March 2, 2004
1st Anniversary
MapleStory celebrates its 1st anniversary.
1st Anniversary
April 29, 2004
Mobile MapleStory
Launch of Mobile MapleStory.
Mobile MapleStory
July 7, 2004
3rd Job Advancement Available
After many months of testing, the 3rd Job Advancement is finally available to Lv. 70 and higher players:
Fighter → Crusader
Page → Knight
Spearman → Dragon Knight
Wizard → Mage (Fire,Poison)
Wizard → Mage (Ice,Lightning)
Cleric → Priest
Hunter → Ranger
Crossbowman → Sniper
Assassin → Hermit
Thief → Thief Master
Conditions that affect characters have been added:
Poison : In this condition, your HP reduces for a period of time.
Freeze : In this condition, your frozen body makes you unable to move.
Seal : In this condition, your skills are sealed and unable to use for a period of time.
Darkness : In this condition, your physical attack accuracy and magical attack accuracy is reduced.
Weakness : In this condition, you are unable to jump.
Stun : In this condition, you are stunned and immobile for a period of time.
Curse : In this condition, you are cursed with a decrease of EXP gain.
3rd Job Advancement Available
July 20, 2004
World: El Nido
A new world named El Nido has been added to the game.
World: El Nido
October 25, 2004
Zakum Dungeon Quest
Zakum Dungeon Quests have been added.
The Megaphone Cash item has been added to Cash Shop.
Zakum Dungeon Quest
October 25, 2004
180,000 concurrent users
MapleStory has reached a milestone: 180,000 concurrent users.
180,000 concurrent users
December 8, 2004
World: Windia
A new world named Windia has been added to the game.
World: Windia
December 20, 2004
Ranking System & Ludibrium
A ranking system has been added.
You can see the world ranking of a selected character at the login screen. However, the ranking will not be shown if you have a Lv. 10 or less Beginner.
Ludibrium, a new town made of blocks has been discovered.
Ranking System & Ludibrium
December 20, 2004
2005
Zakum Defeated
For the first time, Zakum has been defeated in the Bera world.
Zakum Defeated
February 12, 2005
500,000 concurrent users globally
MapleStory has reached a milestone: 500,000 concurrent users all around the world!
500,000 concurrent users globally
February 21, 2005
Ludibrium Party Quest
Party Quest ''Crack in the Dimension'' has been added to the Eos Tower in Ludibrium.
Ludibrium Party Quest
March 24, 2005
Lie Detector
The mouse cursor has been changed.
Zakum has been made stronger and now drops new items.
Lie Detector has been added:
The Lie Detector item can be bought from NPCs for 10,000 meso. If you suspect a player from using a macro program (botting), you should use the Lie Detector on the player. It can only be used when the player is attacking monsters. If the victim does not respond to the Lie Detector, he or she will be sent to the nearest town available.
Events commemorating the 2nd anniversary of MapleStory have been added.
Lie Detector
April 28, 2005
2nd Anniversary
MapleStory celebrates its 2nd anniversary.
2nd Anniversary
April 29, 2005
Guild System
The Guild System has been added.
Players can now create guilds.
Quest system has been upgraded.
Level 29 or less character that have not logged on for a year are deleted.
Guild System
July 12, 2005
World: Judis
A new world named Judis has been added to the game.
World: Judis
July 12, 2005
200,000 concurrent users
MapleStory has reached a milestone: 200,000 concurrent users.
200,000 concurrent users
August 3, 2005
Boss Monster: Papulatus
A new Boss Monster has been added deep in Ludibrium: Papulatus
Boss Monster: Papulatus
August 23, 2005
Aqua Road
The Friend, Party and Guild window have been integrated.
You can now see how many friends you have.
The levels and job type of party members can be seen in the Party window.
Shortcuts for these windows have been added.
Modifications to the Guild System has been added:
You can now create your own Guild Emblem.
Junior Leader will now have the authority to expel other users in the guild except for the Guild Master.
Guild Info & Guild Management have been integrated to the Guild Tab.
Underwater region ''Aqua Road'' has been added.
Aqua Road
September 29, 2005
Aquarium
The blacklist feature has been added.
Now certain words automatically trigger a facial expression such as haha and boohoo.
Limit of fame has been increased.
Guild Notice has been added. The Guild Master and Junior Leader can now add a guild notice for everyone to see.
The underwater city ''Aquarium'' has been added to the Aqua Road region.
Aquarium
November 18, 2005
World: Khardia
A new world named Khardia has been added to the game.
World: Khardia
December 21, 2005
Korean Folk Town
The user interface of the Report System has been modified.
A different tower, the Helios Tower, has been added to Ludibrium.
Korean Folk Town has been added. To enter this village, you have to take the elevator in Helios Tower.
Korean Folk Town
December 21, 2005
2006
1000 Days!
MapleStory exists for 1000 days!
1000 Days!
January 22, 2006
Boss Monster: Pianus & Deep Sea Gorge
A new area, the Deep Sea Gorge has been added.
A new Boss Monster: Pianus has been added to Deep Sea Gorge.
Boss Monster: Pianus & Deep Sea Gorge
January 24, 2006
Sharenian Guild Quest
Sharenian Guild Quest has been added.
Sharenian Guild Quest
April 25, 2006
3rd Anniversary
MapleStory celebrates its 3rd anniversary.
3rd Anniversary
April 29, 2006
210,000 concurrent users
MapleStory has reached a milestone: 210,000 concurrent users.
210,000 concurrent users
May 5, 2006
Beginner Skills
Skills for the Beginner class have been added:
- Three Snails
- Recovery
- Nimble Feet
Beginner Skills
May 5, 2006
Co-Co Town
New town ''Co-Co Town'' has been added.
Co-Co Town
June 22, 2006
Leafre & Orbis Party Quest
The criteria for physical defense has been changed.
A new town in Ossyria has been discovered: Leafre
A Party Quest ''Tower of the Goddess'' has been added to Ossyria's Orbis.
Free Market has been added in Orbis.
Leafre & Orbis Party Quest
July 20, 2006
World: Galicia
A new world named Galicia has been added to the game.
World: Galicia
July 20, 2006
Boss Monster: Horntail & World Tour
A new skill ''Legendary Spirit'' for all classes has been added.
It is now possible to use Package Delivery through NPC Duey.
History has been added to the Whisper feature.
When creating a new character, a Beginner's Guide will be given.
A new dungeon has been discovered in Ossyria's Leafre.
- A new boss monster has been added: Horntail
World Tour has been added. Everyone can now travel around the world through different cities and towns.
The following areas are added:
- Taiwan
- Shanghai
- Japan
Boss Monster: Horntail & World Tour
September 27, 2006
World: Kalluna
A new world named Kalluna has been added to the game.
World: Kalluna
December 19, 2006
4th Job Advancement Available
After many months of testing in the test server, the 4th Job Advancement is finally available to Lv. 120 and higher players.
- If you are eligible for the 4th Job Advancement, you need to visit the Residence's House in El Nath. Warrior : Hero, Paladin, Dark Knight Thief : Shadower, Night Lord Bowman : Bowmaster, Marksman Magician : Archmage (Fire,Poison), Archmage (Ice,Lightning), Bishop
Common skills for all 4th Job classes have been added:
- Maple Warrior
- Hero's Will
A guild can now hold up to 100 members.
The UI of the character's equipment window has been changed.
Trade button has been added to the drop down menu (when you right-click a character).
Monster Riding feature has been added.
4th Job Quests have been added.
4th Job Advancement Available
December 19, 2006
2007
Mu Lung & Herb Town
Storage NPC Scrooge has been added to the Free Market.
A new island and town in the Ossyria continent have been discovered: Mu Lung and Herb Town.
A Party Quest ''Pirate Davy Jones'' has been added to Ossyria's Herb Town.
Mu Lung & Herb Town
January 16, 2007
First Level 200 Player
For the first time in MapleStory, player 타락파워전사 (Tarak Power Warrior) has reached the maximum level of 200.
