Last updated: October 20, 2026.
MapleStory is Nexon’s 2D MMORPG. MapleStory Classic World is a separate world that brings back the game as it was at launch, with balance and quality-of-life changes. It runs on Windows and macOS through the Nexon Launcher or Steam.
| Current phase | Classic World Founder’s Access, open since October 6 for package owners, until the Grand Launch maintenance (October 21, 6:00 to 11:00 AM PDT). |
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| Next date | October 21, 11:00 AM PDT: Classic World Grand Launch for everyone. |
| Deadline | November 30, 11:59 PM UTC: claim package items from your mailbox. |
| Platforms | Windows and macOS via Nexon Launcher or Steam. English and Spanish (beta). |
What to do this week
- Founder’s First Step ends today, October 20, 11:59 PM UTC.
- Grand Launch maintenance: October 21, 6:00 to 11:00 AM PDT. Classic World opens to everyone at 11:00 AM PDT, with housing from day one.
- v.272 test server sign-ups close October 21, 4:00 PM PT.
- Missed MapleStory Fest? Our recap has the Classic World roadmap: Forgotten Hollow on November 18, guilds on December 9.
Latest MapleStory stories
- MapleStory Fest 2026 recap: Classic World roadmap and Maplayer One (Oct 20)
- MapleStory Classic World: how to start, from install to your 2nd job (Oct 13)
- MapleStory Classic World launches October 21: launch time, Founder’s Access and packs (Oct 13)
Current phase: Founder’s Access
Founder’s Access opened on October 6 for Orange Mushroom and Zakum package owners. The level cap is 100, jobs go up to 2nd job, and there are five bosses (Mano, Mushmom, Shade, Zombie Mushmom, Jr. Balrog). Progress carries over to the Grand Launch.
Deadlines and upcoming dates
- October 14, 11:59 PM PDT: Founder’s Packages and upgrades left sale (sale ended).
- October 20, 11:59 PM UTC: Founder’s First Step event ends.
- October 21, 11:00 AM PDT: Grand Launch.
- November 30, 11:59 PM UTC: claim Founder’s Package items from your mailbox.