Today, Sunblink and Sanrio® are celebrating Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary by releasing a brand new update for Hello Kitty Island Adventure, with new avatar palettes, festive recipes, outfits for you and Hello Kitty & Friends, bubble-rific furniture, iconic HK items and more! The constantly updated life-sim that’s all about friendship and positivity is available now on Apple Arcade and comes to Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation consoles starting early 2025.
It’s time for an extravagant celebration of 50 years of Hello Kitty! Pop Bubbles and find Bows to unlock an unprecedented amount of anniversary-themed goodies, all while learning more about Hello Kitty and her history.
From now until Nov. 15, join Hello Kitty and her iconic friends in-game to celebrate Hello Kitty bringing smiles and friendship for 50 years. Collect commemorative bows around the island to trade in for Original Style items, like the iconic milk bottle, fish bowl, phone, and coin purse. Find and pop bubbles daily to unlock event-themed recipes at each cooking station, like the “50th Anniversary Cake” and “50th Anniversary Latte.” And don’t miss the glamorous 50th Anniversary Outfit Set and Furniture Set in eye-popping iridescent colors!
New Collectible Cards are scattered all around the in-game world to celebrate the history of Hello Kitty. Every few days, Cinnamoroll will uncover a new set. Venture out and find them all to see nostalgic artwork—one piece for every year of Hello Kitty! The 50th Gala Outfit awaits those who find every card.
Plus, check out a brand-new permanent questline. My Melody wants to throw Hello Kitty a surprise birthday party, but needs to find a venue that Hello Kitty won’t notice! After a few false starts, she lands on the attic of her gift shop—a brand new room in the game perfect for photos. Clean and decorate the attic until it’s just right for Hello Kitty’s surprise party!
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available on Apple Arcade and coming to Nintendo Switch (timed console exclusive) in early 2025, followed by PlayStation and PC.
Irvine, United States — October 18, 2024 | This October there’s something new afoot. Banish skeletons and zombies, ghosts and ghouls and explore a lush fantasy world where magic and might reign supreme in Legacy: Steel & Sorcery; an all-new multiplayer epic perfect for fantasy fans and competitive gamers alike!
Created by Notorious Studios, a team largely comprised of former World of Warcraft developers, Legacy: Steel & Sorcery is a PvPvE class core battle for fame, fortune and fatalities! Proud to share their brand new trailer, Notorious Studios reveals some of what awaits players in Mithrigarde. From screaming ogres to axe-wielding warriors, there’s plenty of classic friends and foes to discover, just try not to get crushed by clubs or melted by magic along the way.
Players looking to check out all that Mithrigarde has to offer can head over to Steam now and download the Alpha demo, strap on their helmets, grab their swords and dive into the fray!
To keep up to date with the latest from Notorious Studios, head over to X and join the thousands of players waiting to set foot in Mithrigarde today!
Notorious Studios
Notorious Studios is a venture-backed start-up headquartered in Irvine, California, with a global team of passionate developers. Founded by core developers from Blizzard Entertainment who worked on iconic titles like World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch, the studio is committed to creating immersive and engaging worlds that foster community and creativity. With a team of 30 talented individuals, including remote employees from around the world, Notorious Studios is focused on delivering high-quality gaming experiences built for players not powerpoint. Our current project, Legacy: Steel & Sorcery, exemplifies our dedication to building rich, player-driven narratives within dynamic, ever-evolving gameplay environments.
Watch a pulse-pounding live-action trailer inspired by the deadly upcoming multiplayer mode
NICOSIA, Cyprus – Oct. 17, 2024 – CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Mike Klubnika’s viral sensation Buckshot Roulettewill launch its much anticipated multiplayer mode on October 31 as a free update on Steam.Enter the grimy nightclub with up to four players, new items and your life on the line. Check out today’s all-new live-action trailer highlighting the deadly world of Buckshot Roulette.
Two to four players enter – only one will leave.Roll the dice with your life. Good luck.
Grab a seat at the table and press your luck together in Buckshot Roulette’s multiplayer mode. Try out all-new items including the Jammer to skip a player’s turn and the Inverter to reverse the table’s turn order.
Buckshot Roulette is available now on Steam for $2.99|£2.49|€2.99. Want to press your luck early? A closed multiplayer beta will be available for owners of the game soon. For more information, follow CR Channel on Twitter, and join the CR Channel Discord community for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.
About Mike Klubnika
Mike Klubnika is an independent game developer based in Estonia. With a knack for sci-fi horror, Mike has spent the majority of their free time developing horror games that take place in alternate dystopias, attempting to immerse the player in handcrafted industrial environments through detailed mechanics and visual storytelling. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Boards Of Canada and Aphex Twin, Mike has also composed grungy backdrops that are featured in several of their games.
About CRITICAL REFLEX
CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publishing label on a mission: find kick-ass games, make sure they’re at their best upon release, and put them in front of as many gaming fans as possible. Members of our team have worked with a lot of successful indie projects, launched a dozen crowdfunding companies, and now we’ve come together to publish games that we love! www.criticalreflex.com
About CR Channel
CR Channel is the CRITICAL REFLEX publishing label focusing exclusively on indie horror. Join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/FrzN8srBfy
CYPRUS – Oct. 17, 2024 – Digital Vortex Entertainment, a newly established publishing team composed of industry veterans including the former Chief Publishing Officer of MY.GAMES and Business Development Director of Wargaming, focuses its collective efforts towards elevating indie developers.
With past roles on Atomic Heart, PUBG Battlegrounds, World of Warships, Lost Ark, and many others, Digital Vortex Entertainment’s team will leverage their industry insight encompassing AAA blockbusters, single-developer projects, and everything in between. Thanks to a collaborative open discussion policy, no genre or format is off-limits.
Digital Vortex Entertainment will spotlight indie titles it finds extraordinarily polished, original, and captivating. With each team member bringing an average of over a decade of experience in marketing and development within the games industry, Digital Vortex Entertainment is committed to helping smaller development teams flourish in an oversaturated market.
“We come up with a bespoke approach for each game, offering tailored strategies and solutions,” said Alex Izotov, CEO and Co-Founder, Digital Vortex Entertainment. “While maintaining a relatively small team, we can afford to be fully immersed in each project.”
Digital Vortex Entertainment also announces its first project in collaboration with Barcelona-based development studio Troglobytes Games: RailGods of Hysterra, a cooperative base-building survival action game set in a twisted Lovecraftian dreamscape.
“We want to be genuine and authentic with every single title we publish,“ said Stan Semianikhin, Head of Business Development, Digital Vortex Entertainment. “Every game in our portfolio is important, there are no small or big games – only unique stories to tell and experiences to live through.”
For more information, visit Digital Vortex Entertainment’s official website
About Digital Vortex Entertainment
Digital Vortex is a new publisher made up of game industry veterans who have worked on titles such as Atomic Heart, Lost Ark, PUBG Battlegrounds, and more, not limiting themselves to specific genres or game formats, and always striving to create games they themselves would like to play.
About Troglobytes Games
Troglobytes Games is a small development studio founded by Luciano Iurino (Art Director), Saverio Caporusso (CEO, Lead Designer), and Matteo Alessandrini (Lead Programmer) in 2015. The team’s main objective is to create games as they were in previous generations, focusing on unconventional gameplay mechanics and aesthetics while utilizing modern technology. They’ve worked on many indie titles including popular hits Hyper Parasyte and Blind Fate: Edo no Yami, with RailGods of Hysterra being the latest title in their portfolio.
Watch the launch trailer and discover a gripping horror adventure inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster franchise
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Oct. 17, 2024 – Saber Interactive, Paramount Game Studios and developer Stormind Games are thrilled today to launch A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, the single-player horror game inspired by Paramount Pictures’ critically-acclaimed A Quiet Place franchise. Use your wits, along with whatever tools you can find, to stay silent and survive the deadly creatures stalking your every move. A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is available digitally on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $29.99 | £24.99 | €29.99. Physical copies of the game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are also available now at major retailers.
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead launches today accompanied by a free day-one update introducing the thrilling new “Microphone Noise Detection” feature. When enabled, this mode utilizes a connected microphone to capture any real-life noise, transforming it into in-game sound that the creatures can detect. Experience tension and suspense on an entirely new level as you strive to remain silent in the face of fear—but remember, don’t make a sound!
Capturing the frantic terror, unnerving atmosphere and gripping human drama that made the franchise famous, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is designed for fans of the films, horror games, and story-driven adventures alike. With nothing more than your wits and the simple tools you can scavenge, you’ll have to overcome the many treacherous challenges and obstacles that lie ahead, all while trying to survive the ever-present dangers that lurk around you.
Experience the harrowing journey of Alex, a young college student suffering from asthma and struggling to survive the end of the world. But the nightmarish creatures stalking the land aren’t the only threats you’ll have to contend with as you travel through the ruins of civilization in search of a safe haven for you and your family.
Key Features
A New Story in the A Quiet Place Universe: Embark on a dramatic new adventure in the world of the blockbuster A Quiet Place saga. Discover an untold tale of fear and courage as a young survivor trying to endure the eerie new nightmare of the apocalypse.
Feel the Unnerving Terror of Silence: Experience absolute horror as you hide, distract, and sneak past the ultimate predatory creatures. But beware: even a single noise can give you away.
Survive the End of the World: Forge your own path through the disquieting remains of human civilization, using your wits and ingenuity to observe your environment, leverage whatever tools you can find, and overcome the dangers all around you.
Experience Full Immersion with Microphone Noise Detection: Amplify the terror of A Quiet Place like never before with the optional “Microphone Noise Detection” feature. By activating your microphone, the game’s deadly creatures can detect every sound you make, bringing the horror right into your room.
Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 13 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, World War Z, SnowRunner, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.
About Stormind Games
Stormind Games is the Italian, fully independent studio focused on PC/console original IPs and helping AAA IP holders develop their own games. Their titles feature intense stories, profound gameplay and lore-rich universes to develop transmedia franchises, with distinctive visual style for instant recognition. Developers of the critically acclaimed survival horror franchise Remothered; the award-winning story-driven ARPG Batora: Lost Haven; A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, the first-person horror adventure based on the acclaimed Paramount franchise; and other projects not yet announced.
About Paramount Consumer Products
Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products’ portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world’s most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.
Explore a vast fishing paradise in Hokkaido featuring 15 brand-new species, plus new story missions, rewards and more – A free update and Halloween event are also coming this month for all players!
STOCKHOLM – Oct. 17, 2024 – Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, is excited to reveal the next DLC for the open-world fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler: the Japan Reserve! Experience the unspoiled natural beauty of Kamuibetsu National Park in Hokkaido, a true angler’s paradise featuring 15 brand-new and unique species, including the Feral Koi and Chum Salmon. Take on new missions and challenges for exciting rewards, and learn about Kamuibetsu’s history in a new main storyline.
The Japan Reserve DLC will launch on October 29 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store for 9.99 USD|9.99 EUR|9.99 GBP. It will be available on PC via Steam for 9.99 USD|9.75 EUR|8.50 GBP.
Additionally, a free update will be available for all players next week, introducing new variations for a variety of fish species, including the Burbot, Wels Catfish, and Kokanee Salmon, featuring different colorings, scars, and more. These variations will ensure that no two catches are the same! And also starting October 24, be sure to look out for ghostly sightings in the waters as Halloween arrives at Golden Ridge Reserve with a new themed mini-game and seasonal cosmetics.
Japan Reserve DLC Key Features:
Explore a Fishing Paradise: Discover an angler’s dream in Kamuibetsu National Park in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost major island. Immerse yourself in the vibrant calm of autumn while searching for the perfect fishing spots across a vast wilderness of beautiful lakes, clear mountain springs, dense forests, winding rivers, and a towering volcano.
Catch 15 Brand-New Species: Reel in 19 diverse species, 15 of which are totally unique to the Japan Reserve, including the iconic Feral Koi, Amur Catfish, and Northern Japanese Snakehead, as well as an elusive new crustacean: the Japanese Freshwater Crab!
Tackle New Story Missions & Challenges: Learn about Kamuibetsu’s history and join the locals in planting seeds for the future in a brand-new main storyline. Complete fishing challenges, find hidden caches and collectibles, and capture various locations on camera in the new photo mission to earn bonus rewards.
Fish With Friends: Share the joy of fishing with others! Japan Reserve owners can invite anyone who owns the base game of Call of the Wild: The Angler to play the new Japan Reserve together for free. This offer also extends to other in-game reserves.
Call of the Wild: The Angler is an open-world fishing game that captures the challenge of the catch with the freedom to explore vast environments by boat, off-road vehicle, or foot, solo or in online co-op multiplayer for up to 12 players. Choose from a wide range of rods, reels, tackles, and lures as you immerse yourself in authentic fish fights and learn about different species’ habits, preferences and traits. Originally released in 2022, Call of the Wild: The Angler continues to receive new updates, improvements and content, including new reserves to explore, as well as new gameplay features, gear, cosmetics and more.
Expansive Worlds is a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group and a leading developer and publisher of outdoor games. Since 2007, Expansive Worlds has been devoted to delivering highly immersive outdoor gaming experiences for millions of players. It is best known for the long-standing and successful theHunter franchise, as well as the open-world fishing game Call of the Wild: The Angler. Expansive Worlds develops games using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com/divisions/expansive-worlds.
About Avalanche Studios Group
Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company offering a wide range of games and live services from creative divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction. Its portfolio includes the Just Cause franchise, theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero, Rage 2, Call of the Wild: The Angler, and the upcoming Contraband. Founded in 2003, Avalanche Studios Group draws from nearly two decades of open-world experience. All its games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast and dynamic worlds, full of emergent gameplay and endless creative possibilities. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com.
DIG VR is answering the call to allow players more time to fight crime on the streets of Gotham
Watford UK – 17th October 2024 – Holy Smokes! Late at night, a bat-digger SOS symbol lit up the skies and following discussions between Publisher Wired Productions, Developer Just Add Water, and META, it became clear that someone will need to rebuild the city. That’s where DIG VR, the upcoming light-simulation excavation game, will step in on November 14th. As an act of appreciation for those patiently waiting for the full release of DIG VR, players can pre-order now with a 25% discount incentive prior to launch.
Let’s face it: everyone (including Wired Productions and Just Add Water!) is going to be playing Batman: Arkham Shadow! Therefore it is only right that players are able to dive into the dark and foreboding streets of Gotham safe in the knowledge that, once the city is saved, there’ll be a time and place to put the pieces back together. Ready to satisfy the need to rebuild a city, DIG VR will place players in Diglington where everything can be fixed by the power of a digger.
Capturing the sheer joy, adrenaline and frustrations of life on a digger, DIG VR is an exciting experience for both novices and pros. Starting off with nothing more than a mini-digger and a dream, players will soon pick up the keys to a colossal machine with a diverse set of attachments to overcome the most challenging of jobs. Players will dig, delve, dredge, and discover their love of all things excavational in DIG VR!
Key Features
Full career mode campaign with options for both serious and casual players
Co-op and competitive multiplayer modes
Three quirky mini-games with online leaderboards
A stress free, zen-like sandbox mode
Master up to 4 Digger Sizes with 7 unique tool heads to attach
Unlock over 70 customisation options for your digger, including decal, paint and skins
Featuring the first ever dynamic dig-able terrain in VR, which can be dug, moved and dumped.
DIG VR is coming to Meta Quest on 14th of November, 2024 priced at £14.99 / $19.99 / €19.99. Pre-order now via Meta to receive a 25% discount prior to launch.
DIG VR is also compatible with Roto VR Explorer, a next-generation VR gaming chair made in partnership with Meta. DIG VR will be the first game to use the SDK and will be fully compatible with the Roto VR Explorer at launch, allowing for synchronization between the in-game cab movement and the chair itself.
About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is a true Indie Publisher proudly presenting a diverse range of specially curated games from some of the greatest storytellers and independent developers. Named as “Indie Publisher of the Year” at the MCV / Develop Awards, Wired is home to an award-winning collection of titles including: Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Arcade Paradise VR, Tin Hearts, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, The Last Worker, and Deliver Us The Moon. Upcoming titles include Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Hotel Architect, DIG VR and KARMA: The Dark World.
About Just Add Water
Just Add Water was founded in 2006 by Stewart Gilray and after his death has continued to grow as an experienced games development studio. The company has partnered with a variety of the industry’s most high-profile publishers and developers, on well-loved and award-winning franchises. Their 25+ staff have worked on Sniper Elite VR, Sniper Elite VR Winter Warrior for Rebellion Developments, as well as BPM: Bullets Per Minute (for PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch) for Playtonic and AWE Interactive. Other clients have included Bethesda, Oddworld Inhabitants (Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath & Oddworld: New & Tasty), Bossa Studios (I Am Bread), FuturLab (Powerwash Simulator), Bithell Games (Volume & Volume: Coda), and Liquid Swords.
The Early Access features two standalone maps, and three game modes to test your speed and skill.
Austin, Texas, October 17, 2024 | Developer Nathan Dearth is excited to reveal the release date for the upcoming snowboard arcade game, Tricky Madness. This modern take on snowboarding classics comes to Steam in Early Access on November 15th.
Inspired by Nostalgia: Tricky Madness is a love letter to the beloved snowboarding games of the early 2000s. Fans of earlier titles will feel at home in this refreshed interpretation with a familiar tricking system and iconic snowboarding tricks. Boasting polished gameplay, modern graphics, and modern system accessibility, developer Nathan Dearth says he’s “ready to bring people the ultimate modern arcade snowboarding experience they’ve waited decades for.”
Let’s Get Freaky: Speed and freestyling are the name of the game, so get ready to shred down the slopes, catch big air to score tricking points, and boost your speed on a successful landing. Build your “Freaky Meter” with spins, flips, grabs, and grinds to unleash Wicked Tricks and Wicked Grinds, complex tricking combinations that’ll score big points. The Superman, The Worm, and The Space Cowboy are some of the many Wicked Tricks you can unleash as you speed through your run.
Full of Discovery: Tricky Madness boast will eight standalone maps in full release, featuring branching paths, shortcuts, and hidden areas. With these surprises to uncover, players can blaze a new path run after run. The game’s campaign mode will feature a connected mountain with secrets and collectibles of its own to uncover, and three game modes test your skills in freestyle, time trials, and races. Tricky Madness is complete with an in-game DJ commentator ready to hype up your best moves. Drop into hours of replayable fun as you explore, optimize, and compete in this modern take on the cult classics.
Planned Full Release Features:
Eight handcrafted standalone maps, each with hidden surprises and experiences. Two will be available in Early Access.
A dedicated campaign mode set on an open-world mountain with secrets and collectibles. Ride down the entire mountain, seamlessly transitioning from map to map.
Eight fully voiced characters feature their own backstory, personalities, and snowboarding tricks. Tess and Maya are playable in Early Access.
A voiced in-game DJ commentator, hyping you up as you make your way through the game.
Three exhilarating game modes to test your speed and skills, including freestyle, time trials, and races.
An enhanced tricking points system encourages you to trick more often for speed boosts and unlocks Wicked Tricks and Grinds.
Tricky Madness comes to Steam in Early Access on November 15th.
About Nathan Dearth
A hobbyist game developer from the age of 10, Nathan Dearth developed many games for fun over the years to share with friends and family. After discovering the industry of indie games, he is now taking the steps to pursue his passion of game development full-time. Making games for the love of it and the joy of seeing people play his creations, Tricky Madness will be his debut into the scene.
LONDON, UK – October 17, 2024 – Embark on an enchanting sandbox adventure to discover the secrets of a long-forgotten world in Core Keeper, available today on the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One consoles.
Launched previously on Xbox Series X|S, the PlayStation®5 (PS5) system and PC, where over 3 million players have already dug into the game, Core Keeper is an award-winning mining sandbox adventure set in an ancient cavern of creatures, treasures, and trinkets. Set out as a single-player explorer or venture online with friends, harvesting relics and resources to build your base, craft advanced tools, and discover a vast subterranean world.
Explore diverse biomes, level up your skills and defeat legendary Titans on a quest to unveil the power of the Core. Grow your garden, fish in mysterious waters, master recipes, hatch pets, drive vehicles, fight rivals in online PvP, and explore the world at your own pace as you carve out your unique adventure.
“We’re so excited for even more players to discover the enchanting world of Core Keeper today with the game’s launch on Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One,” said Sarah Hoeksma, Chief Marketing Officer at Fireshine Games. “Core Keeper combines the excitement of combat and exploration with the coziness of base building, farming, fishing and more, all wrapped up into a compelling sandbox adventure that has been a hit with players. We’re very excited for the game’s future, and thrilled for players to join the adventure on new platforms today.”
Core Keeper is available now digitally on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 and PC, and with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud. A physical edition will also be available on all console formats on October 29th.
Pugstorm is an award-winning development studio specialising in juicy pixel art games that will make your inner dog bark with joy. For more information, please visit pugstorm.eu.
About Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Planet Zoo: Console Edition from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies.
Creators and Players Can Now Join Together to Create and Explore One-of-a-Kind User-Generated Worlds
LOS ANGELES – October 17, 2024 – Nexon’sMapleStory Worlds has officially soft launched in North and South America on PC. The platform offers creators and players an exciting new way to experience and engage with the MapleStory IP, bringing endless opportunities to create, explore, and play in rich, thriving user-generated Worlds. In the future, the platform will be available on both iOS and Android. To learn more about MapleStory Worlds, how to get started, and to sign up for the latest updates, click here.
MapleStory Worlds provides a comprehensive suite of tools, featuring intuitive drag-and-drop options alongside advanced Lua scripting for those eager to explore the deeper aspects of game development. Creators can design Worlds for any genre using over 30 million MapleStory assets or upload their own, giving them the freedom to bring their imaginations to life and earn revenue in the process. Whether they are building immersive Worlds, designing unique in-World items, or creating custom avatars, the possibilities are limitless.
Players can explore and play any of the available Worlds, each capable of supporting a large number of players. These Worlds offer various social features that enable players to share their experiences with friends, including friends lists, text chat, and chat rooms.
In addition, players can enhance their experience by personalizing their avatars with hundreds of customizable options. From clothing and accessories to hairstyles and more, there is a wide range of options available, including custom items designed by their favorite creators. If a player envisions something that doesn’t yet exist, they can design and sell their own unique creations.
MapleStory Worlds offers a variety of programs to support creators in crafting their own unique Worlds. Upcoming programs are:
MapleJam ‘24 – Sign up now for an exciting four-week game jam taking place from November 6 – December 6. Everyone will have the chance to design Worlds and compete for a $15,000 USD prize pool. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your creativity.
Creator Circle – Creators who launch Worlds and meet established monthly goals will receive ongoing support, including a monthly stipend and marketing support to help ensure the long-term success of their Worlds.
Upcoming program announcements will be posted in the “Creator News” section of the MapleStory Worlds website so make sure to check back regularly to stay updated.
Join the MapleStory Worlds community today and bring your imagination to life.
About MapleStory Worlds
First released in South Korea, MapleStory Worlds is expanding across the globeto bring creators and players an all-new way to immerse themselves in MapleStory. The platform’s powerful worldbuilding tools give everyone the option to build Worlds for any game genre using over 30 million MapleStory Assets or their own assets. Everyone is invited to explore and enjoy MapleStory’s Worlds’ dynamic playground filled with endless possibilities.
About MapleStory
MapleStory is a beloved, 2D side-scrolling online MMORPG known for its distinctive gameplay and unique art style. This iconic game’s popularity has fueled its expansion to the far corners of the globe with several services of MapleStory available to players around the world. In 2005, the Global version of MapleStory launched and has continued to grow and evolve alongside its passionate community of millions of fans.
About Nexon America Inc.
Founded in 2005, Nexon America Inc. delivers outstanding popular, online game expertise and live game support, taking the strengths of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) and applying them to uniquely Western audiences. For decades, Nexon America has consistently sustained iconic franchises such as MapleStory, a beloved, 2D side-scrolling online MMORPG known for its distinctive gameplay and unique art styleand Mabinogi, the world’s most expressive MMORPG, where you create a unique character and live your fantasy life. With exciting 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.
