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All-New Character Adele, Aurora Castle Event, and More

Are Here In MapleStory M’s December 2023 update!

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December 15, 2023

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NEXON :

LOS ANGELES – December 15, 2023 –MapleStory M, Nexon’s free-to-play mobile MMORPG, is thrilled to announce the release of Adele, Aurora Castle and more updated content in the game's December 2023 update. In addition, MapleStory M is pleased to announce the 2023 Year-End greetings event and a 2024 Countdown.

Players can now explore the new class, Adele, and receive bonuses and growth support. Adele login rewards include an extra character slot coupon, auto-battle charge ticket, whetstone, and pet box to help users grow their character.
 

Adele also offers a Growth Mission Event, offering more rewards after leveling up and completing specific challenges. In addition, the Mega Burning Plus Event means players can select another character to earn an additional two levels (up to a maximum of 140) every time Adele levels up - all jobs are selectable. And finally, players will receive rewards and EXP for selected characters every time Adele levels up.
 

MapleStory M’s latest update will also include a special event where players can explore the mysterious Aurora Castle over the sea. Maplers will be able to participate in various mini-games/events to earn the following rewards:
 

  • Coin Drop and Shop: Players can earn event coins through a daily hunting event and purchase various items using event coins.

  • Bang Bang Bang! Aurora Gem: A puzzle mini-game where players shoot gems on the map, eliminate them, and earn points, similar to Bust-A-Move.

  • Daily Auto-Battle: An event to earn rewards based on daily Auto-Battle time, a new mini-game with added blocks, and a health system.

  • Reverse Battle: A minigame that adds blocks, stamina system, and more!

  • What Brings You to My Home?: A quiz mini-game where players locate NPCs not on the guest list in the Aurora Castle.

  • Leo's Exploration Journal: A daily mission clearance event where players complete daily missions to earn event coins.

  • Renee's Magic Orb: Players can accumulate gauge on their main character by hunting and retrieving EXP points with a sub-character.

  • Mr. Kim's Gift: A reward receivable when visiting Mr. Kim during the event period.

  • Rainbow Rush: A mini-game where players run as far as possible within the time limit while avoiding obstacles.

  • First Purchase Event: First purchase bonus with efficient rewards during the event period.

  • Star Bridge: A mini-game where players connect the stars to form constellations based on the shape displayed.

 

Further updates include the addition of Adventure Training Ground, where players can quickly level up their character to level 100, Auto-Play for Epic quests, the release of Beauty Award-Winning hair and plastic surgery coupons and a holiday home theme. Changes include the reduction of hyper stat level up costs and an adjustment of Guild Fort Battle entry method where the first user who enters will obtain the permission to select Golem.
 

The 2023 Year-End Greeting Event will share high-value rewards with players as they log in between December 29 PST and January 7 PST as a thank you to all the Maplers. Check out MapleStory M’s official YouTube channel for more details!
 

MapleStory M’s 2024 countdown will begin on December 20 PST and extra special rewards will be available from the event map on New Year’s Day. Players will be able to enter a special countdown map to celebrate the New Year! Gather EXP points, daily rewards and join in on the festivities as we say goodbye to 2023 and hello 2024!


Return to MapleStory M, experience the new updates, upcoming events, and explore the Aurora Castle Event!
 

ENDS
 

About MapleStory M

MapleStory M, launched globally in July 2018, brings the nostalgic world of side-scrolling MMORPG MapleStory to mobile, offering the same endless amount of customization, immersive storylines, and epic boss raids that fans have come to expect from the legendary franchise. MapleStory M quickly reached 10 million downloads within 100 days after global launch.
 

About Nexon America Inc.

Founded in 2006, 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 for 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.

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