Global MapleStory Celebrates Massive 21-year Milestone with the Grand Opening of the Maple University Event

With the grand launch of the Maple University event today, Global MapleStory celebrates a significant 21-year milestone, according to Nexon America. Players are invited to enter a lively new campus as part of this expansive anniversary celebration in order to acquire special abilities, obtain academic credits, and unlock a vast array of 21st-anniversary goodies, all of which are live and playable as of right now.

Check out the MapleStory University: 21st Anniversary Overview Video HERE

The Maple University Event Key Features

A range of “extracurricular” activities and specialized progression mechanics are introduced during the anniversary celebration:

• 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.

These celebrations won’t last forever, but the semester has officially started! To take advantage of the 21st anniversary celebration and receive their Summer Countdown goodies, players can log in every day.

For more information, visit https://maplestory.nexon.net/ and Twitch / Facebook / X / YouTube / Instagram / Discord

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