Nexon America announced that Global MapleStory officially marks a massive 21-year milestone today with the grand opening of the Maple University event. This sprawling anniversary celebration invites players to step onto a vibrant new campus to master unique skills, earn academic credits, and unlock a huge variety of 21st-anniversary rewards, all of which are live and playable starting today.
The Maple University: Event Highlights
The anniversary celebration introduces a variety of “extracurricular” activities and specialized progression mechanics:
- Academic Progression (Campus Life & Graduation): Players can attend Basic and Special Lectures to earn Credits and Campus Points for exclusive rewards. Advancing through the semester unlocks powerful buffs and the “Rowdy Campus Life” skill for massive EXP gains.
- The Monster Election: Join a team and show your school spirit! Collect Lightsticks through mini-games or defeating monsters to vote for your favorite candidate and unlock unique growth perks.
- Enhanced Hunting (Rowdy Campus Life & Hasty Hunting MAX): Take the party to the field! The Rowdy Campus Life skill triggers automatically during combat to boost EXP, while Hasty Hunting MAX event provides massive hunting buffs and mission rewards.
- Personalized Student IDs: Visit Dean Pink Bean to craft a custom Maple U Student ID. By collecting “Memories” from defeated monsters, players can customize their ID and unlock a variety of rewards.
- Campus Mini-Games (Club Fair): From participating in 6 mini-games available at the Club Fair, players can reach point milestones to earn EXP and unlock exclusive rewards.
- Mysterious Discoveries: Assist with campus research by exploring the Dimensional Tower or aiding Mano in Academic Capture to secure the Honor Student’s Scholarship Kit and special exploration buffs.
The semester has officially begun, but these festivities won’t last forever! Players can log in daily to claim their Summer Countdown rewards and make the most of the 21st anniversary celebration.
For full event details, visit the official website here and dive into the deep dive with our latest patch notes here.
