MapleStory N Is Live: Enter the Multiverse Built on Avalanche
MapleStory Universe launches its first Web3 title today—bringing 2D nostalgia, NFT rewards, and a player-driven economy to Avalanche. 500K NFTs minted already and the multiverse is just beginning.
MapleStory Universe, Nexon’s ambitious Web3 expansion of its iconic MMORPG, is set to redefine gaming with the global launch of MapleStory N Today. Powered by their own Avalanche-based L1 and the innovative Nexpace Protocol, this blockchain-powered title blends nostalgic 2D side-scrolling gameplay with a player-driven economy, marking the first chapter in a broader Multi-IP Universe. With pre-downloads now live and an explosive 500,000 mints in the MapleStory x OpenSea Primary Drop within 40 hours, the community is eager with anticipation. Here’s why MapleStory N and the Nexpace Protocol are poised to revolutionize Web3 gaming.
The Game: MapleStory N
MapleStory N brings the beloved MapleStory universe, a game with over 250 million players and $5 billion in revenue, into Web3 with their vibrant 2D MMORPG experience. Players explore iconic worlds, battle monsters, and customize characters, all while engaging in a blockchain-powered economy. The game retains the core “reward experience” (RX) that has kept 50 million players loyal for over a decade, blending nostalgia with innovation.
Gameplay and Features
Classic Gameplay: Side-scrolling adventures with over 45 customizable classes, quests, and cooperative play, preserving MapleStory’s charm.
Web3 Integration: Players earn NESO, an in-game currency, through quests, which can be used to mint NFTs tradable on the MapleStory Universe Marketplace. The NXPC token powers item creation and upgrades.
Limited-Time Event: The OpenSea Primary Drop let players mint MSU Scroll SBTs, unlocking exclusive in-game items like the OpenSea Chair and NXPC Headband, with 500,000 mints already claimed.
The Nexpace Protocol: Building a Multi-IP Universe
At the heart of MapleStory Universe is the Nexpace Protocol, a decentralized framework that transforms single IPs into interconnected “IP Universes.”
Key Features
Interoperability: Items earned in one game (e.g., a MapleStory N NFT weapon) can have utility in other Nexpace-supported games, creating a shared digital economy across IPs.
Player-Driven Economy: The NXPC and NESO tokens incentivize contributions, rewarding players and creators for enhancing NFT utility and ecosystem growth. Contributors are assessed via App KPIs and NESO usage, ensuring fairness and transparency.
Going Mainstream
The game’s accessibility—no wallet required to start—and its gasless L1 ensure a seamless experience for casual players, while Web3 enthusiasts dive into NFT trading and staking.. A planned Gear Up NOW! phase will further test scalability, preparing for global expansion. Nexpace’s collaboration with Hashed in Abu Dhabi positions MapleStory Universe as a leader in Web3 innovation, with plans to support developers via SDKs and events like Abu Dhabi Finance Week.
The Future of MapleStory Universe
The May 15 launch of MapleStory N is just the beginning. Nexpace plans to expand MapleStory Universe with:
New IPs: Integrating Dungeon & Fighter, KartRider, and Mabinogi, with potential for unexpected titles.
Cross-Platform Growth: MapleStory N Mobile and Project ModN, a sandbox world-builder, are in development, alongside SDKs for third-party creators.
The Nexpace Protocol’s interoperability and community-driven model will drive continuous innovation, creating a living Multiverse where players shape the future.
Ready to Join the Multiverse?
Dive into MapleStory N and shape the MapleStory Universe! Downloads are live now, and the game launches TODAY, on PC via https://msu.io/
Stake NXPC for ecosystem benefits or join the community to co-build the Multiverse. Follow @MaplestoryU on X and Discord for updates and events.
As Sunyoung Hwang, CEO of Nexpace, says, “This isn’t just the release of a new game; it’s the beginning of a new chapter in gaming history.” Be part of the movement where players, creators, and IPs unite in a decentralized, thriving universe
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