Continue Exploring the New Era of MapleStory in the New Age: Into the Abyss Update
LOS ANGELES – December 14, 2023 – MapleStory, Nexon’s original free-to-play, side-scrolling 2D MMORPG, invites players to uncover the mystery behind the Abyss exclusive event, continue becoming stronger through the Identisk level up events, and face even greater challenges in the New Age: Into the Abyss update
Starting now, Maplers face even greater challenges with war on the Battleship Arteria and more:
- New Area: Battleship Arteria – Reina the new apostle of Darmoor carries the power of a god with a special crystal. High aboard the sinister warship, she prepares to invade MapleWorld with the high flora army. Continue MapleStory’s epic tale in a new zone for high-level Maplers as you board the Arteria and take the battle to the sky. Maplers can obtain “Sacred Symbol: Arteria” by completing all the quests in the Arteria area with a Lv. 280+ character.
- Face new difficulties for Kaling and Kalos the Guardian – Challenge two of MapleStory’s hardest bosses on a brand new “Extreme” difficulty mode and claim new rewards including the Helmet of Loyalty and the Mark of Destruction.
- Tisk Food Storehouse Event – The sumptuous, limited-time Winter Peak season event continues with all new quests! Help the islanders protect their Food Storehouse from various monsters and gain EXP as rewards!
- Home Maplemas – The holidays have arrived in Querencia! Deck out your house with the holiday spirit of the season through this limited-time event. Don’t forget to gather dozens of new furnishings and house expansions and enjoy the festive spirit from the cozy safety of your Maple Home.
On December 19, the update continues with:
- Abyssal Expedition – Strange and unfathomable deep fissures have appeared in the Minar region within Maple World. Gather a team of brave warriors and explorers and obtain powerful equipment and skills for your exploration. Strategize the best way to navigate treacherous paths into the mysterious abyss during this limited-time event to gain exclusive rewards, items, and more.
- Identisk Island Event – The efforts of the islanders from Iden Island and Tisk Island to restore the faded divine blessing over the land continues in a renewed way. Collect ingredients with Tisk’s little Toby for a special coconut juice that is said to make you grow taller when you drink it and gain a lot of experience!
- Maplemas – Help Rudi celebrate the holidays by decorating Christmas trees in snowy versions of Henesys, Leafre and Nameless Town which are all ready for the holidays! Hunt monsters within your level range to collect 100 Small Ball Decorations and deliver them to Rudy who will give you a special reward!
On January 9, an all-new area is introduced:
- New Area: Carcion, Cradle of Life – The forces of Darmoor are after the slumbering ancient god’s power within Carcion, the Cradle of Life. With the help of the Maple Alliance, help the denizens of this region uncover a sinister plot, reconcile their ideals, and stop the apostle of Darmoor from expanding his influence over Grandis. Maplers can obtain “Sacred Symbol: Carcion” by completing all the quests in the Carcion area with a Lv. 285+ character.
Return to Maple World and experience exciting all-new adventures in New Age: Into the Abyss!
About MapleStory
MapleStory is a popular side-scrolling MMORPG serviced globally including Korea. The Global service was released in May 2005, and with over 13 million registered players to date, this is the 18th year the game has been loved by players.
Founded in 2005, Nexon America Inc. delivers outstanding free-to-play online game expertise and live game support, taking the strengths of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) and applying them to uniquely Western audiences. Nexon America has consistently sustained iconic franchises such as MapleStory and Mabinogi for more than a decade, which have gone on to break records and captivate players. With new projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the Western market.
