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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Wizet}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Wizet}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nexon}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nexon|South Korea, Global, Japan and Thailand}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Shanda}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Shanda|China}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Asiasoft}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Asiasoft|South East Asia}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gamania}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gamania|Hong Kong and Taiwan}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Level Up! Games}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Level Up! Games|Brazil}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Lytogame|Indonesia}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|VinaGame|Vietnam}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 29, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 29, 2003}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|maplestory|}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Opencritic||}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|maplestory|}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Free-to-play, }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Free-to-grind, Infinite spend, Loot box, Time-limited}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Side view}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure, MMORPG, Platform}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Asia, China, Contemporary, Europe, Fantasy, Industrial Age, Japan, Medieval, North America, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi, Steampunk}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | MapleStory }}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | MapleStory}}
 
|steam appid  = 216150
 
|steam appid  = 216150
 +
|steam appid side = 216152, 216153, 573510, 573511, 573512, 573513, 745140
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site= https://maplestory.nexon.net/
 +
|hltb        = 5607
 +
|lutris      = maplestory
 
|mobygames    = maplestory
 
|mobygames    = maplestory
 
|strategywiki = MapleStory
 
|strategywiki = MapleStory
 
|wikipedia    = MapleStory
 
|wikipedia    = MapleStory
 
|winehq      = 2341
 
|winehq      = 2341
−
|license      = free-to-play
+
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{ii}} Different versions in different regions
+
|introduction      =
−
{{ii}} Regular servers are Pay-to-win. Faster progression. However, in many regions, a new server has been officially created that allows for players to earn all of the pay-to-win items through gameplay.
+
|release history  = It was first launched in South Korea{{note|Known as ''Meipeul Seutori'' (Korean: {{lang|ko|메이플스토리}}).}} on April 29, 2003. The game later launched in Japan{{note|Known as ''Meipuru Sutoorii'' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|メイプルストーリー}}).}} on December 3, 2003 followed by China{{note|Known as ''Mao Xian Dao'' (Simplified Chinese: {{lang|zh-cn|冒险岛}}).}} on July 23, 2004. The game also launched in North America on May 11, 2005, and Taiwan region{{note|Known as ''Feng Zhi Gu'' (Traditional Chinese: {{lang|zh-tw|楓之谷}}), later renamed to ''Xin Feng Zhi Gu'' (Traditional Chinese: {{lang|zh-tw|新楓之谷}}).}} on June 1, 2005. South East Asia version was launched on June 23, 2005 followed by Thai version on August 16, 2005 and Europe region on April 12, 2007. Hong Kong version was launched on July 1, 2007 and Vietnam version{{note|Known as ''{{lang|vi|Nấm Lùn Phiêu Lưu Ký}}''.}} also launched on October 15, 2008, followed by Brazil version on June 23, 2008, and Indonesia version on June 2, 2014.
−
{{++}} Runs well on low end machines
+
|current state    = As of current, Vietnam version has ceased operation on September 14, 2010, followed by Brazil version on October 12, 2011. Although Thailand version ceased operating on June 29, 2012, it was re-released on  December 6, 2017 by new Nexon office in Thailand instead of Asiasoft Thailand. However the new Thailand version also ceased operation on April 1, 2020. Indonesia version also ceased operation on December 16, 2015. For Hong Kong version, it was merged with Taiwan version on February 23, 2009, while Europe version was merged with Global version on September 28, 2016.
 +
 
 +
On September 15, 2021, Korean version client has forced upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit in order to fix the memory allocation limitation which only exists in 32-bit OS and high 64-bit utilization.<ref name="64bit">{{Refurl|url=https://maplestory.nexon.com/News/Notice/134789|title={{lang|ko|(내용추가) 64비트 클라이언트 적용 사전 안내}}|date=2022-10-24}}</ref> This update was followed later by other region version as well.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp/notice/view/956349/|title={{lang|ja|32bitOSのサポート終了のお知らせ}}|date=2022-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.maplesea.com/announcements/view/2022_msea_upgrades/|title=Another Brand New Year, A New Beginning: MapleStorySEA's Upcoming Upgrades|date=2022-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://maplestory.nexon.net/news/71564/maplestory-updating-to-64-bit-client-with-v-231|title=<nowiki>[Update Mar 15]</nowiki> MapleStory Updating to 64-bit Client with v.231|date=2022-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://mxd.web.sdo.com/web6/news/newsContent.asp?id=337073&CategoryID=275|title={{lang|zh-cn|V187更新 2月23日全区服停机维护公告}}|date=2022-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://maplestory.beanfun.com/bulletin?bid=62784|title={{lang|zh-tw|新楓之谷《0221(一) 新楓之谷V241更新64位元公告》}}|date=2022-10-24}}</ref>
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [https://maplestory.nexon.net/community Official Maplestory Forum]
+
{{mm}} [https://maplestory.nexon.net/community Official MapleStory Global Forum]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/216150/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/216150/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions (MapleStory Global only)]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| official | https://maplestory.nexon.com/ | account | MapleStory Korea |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| official | https://maplestory.nexon.com/ | account | MapleStory Korea |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| official | https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp/ | account | MapleStory Japan |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| official | https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp/ | account | MapleStory Japan |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| official | http://mxd.sdo.com/ | account | MapleStory China |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| official | https://mxd.sdo.com/ | account | MapleStory China |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| official | http://maplesea.com/ | account | MapleStorySEA (South East Asia) |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| official | https://maplesea.com/ | account | MapleStorySEA (South East Asia) |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| official | https://tw.beanfun.com/maplestory/ | account | MapleStory Taiwan |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| official | https://tw.beanfun.com/maplestory/ | account | MapleStory Taiwan |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| official | http://www.maplestory.com.br/ | account | MapleStory Brazil | | Windows | unavailable}}
 +
{{Availability/row| official | http://maplestory.nexoneu.com/ | account | MapleStory Europe, currently migrated to MapleStory Global | | Windows | unavailable}}
 +
{{Availability/row| official | https://hk.beanfun.com/maplestory/ | account | MapleStory Hong Kong, currently migrated to MapleStory Taiwan |  | Windows| unavailable}}
 +
{{Availability/row| official | http://maplestory.lytogame.com/ | account | MapleStory Indonesia | | Windows | unavailable}}
 +
{{Availability/row| official | http://maple.asiasoft.co.th/ | account | MapleStory Thailand (Asiasoft) | | Windows | unavailable}}
 +
{{Availability/row| official | https://th.nexon.com/maplestory/th/home/home.aspx/ | account | MapleStory Thailand (Nexon) | | Windows | unavailable}}
 +
{{Availability/row| official | http://ms.zing.vn/ | account | MapleStory Vietnam | | Windows | unavailable}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} There are many map and job's differences across each and every region server. For more info please visit [[Strategywiki:MapleStory/Patches|Strategywiki's MapleStory update history]] article.
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|dlc                        = The game has 6 DLCs for Steam version, however it is no longer obtainable.
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                = The game is free-to-play with {{Glossary:microtransactions}} in the form of currency purchases.
 +
|one-time game purchase      =
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              = 2x EXP coupon is available in Cash Shop which grants player to obtain more experience point in-game for a limited time after activation.
 +
|cosmetic            = Various costumes and text box designs are available in Cash Shop
 +
|currency            = Real money is used to purchase '''Maple Points'''. '''Maple Points''' are used to purchase various items from in-game Cash Shop.
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      = The game has no limitation on spending.
 +
|free-to-grind      = Players can earn '''Mileage''' through completing daily quests, and obtaining achievements.
 +
|loot box            = Random cosmetic items can be obtained through a gacha system using '''Gacha Coupon''' which is needed to be purchased from Cash Shop to rolls.
 +
|none                =
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        = There is time-limited collaboration cosmetic items available to obtain via in-game events.
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| MapleStory Value Pack | Steam version only. No longer available. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| MapleStory Starter Pack | Steam version only. No longer available. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| MapleStory Starter Pack | Steam version only. No longer available. | Windows }}
−
{{DLC/row| MapleStory Value Pack | Steam version only. No longer available. | Windows }}
+
{{DLC/row| MapleStory Beginner Pack | Steam version only. No longer available. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| MapleStory Pet Pack | Steam version only. No longer available. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| MapleStory Cosmetic Pack | Steam version only. No longer available. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| MapleStory Equipment Enhancement Pack | Steam version only. No longer available. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|origin notes              =  
 
|origin notes              =  
 
|steam cloud              = false
 
|steam cloud              = false
−
|steam cloud notes        =  
+
|steam cloud notes        = Save data is stored in regional server instead on Steam for MapleStory Global.
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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==Video==
 
==Video==
−
{{Image|maplestory settings.png|Graphical settings.}}
+
{{Image|Maplestory settings.png|Graphical settings.}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default; toggle-able.
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default; toggle-able.
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
−
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
−
|hdr notes                  =  
+
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|ray tracing                = false
 +
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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==Input==
 
==Input==
−
{{Image|maplestory input settings.png|Input settings.}}
+
{{Image|Maplestory input settings.png|Input settings.}}
−
{{Image|maplestory controller settings.png|Controller settings.}}
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{{Image|Maplestory controller settings.png|Controller settings.}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
 
|xinput controllers        = unknown
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
−
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
+
|dualshock prompts        = false
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
−
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
+
|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
−
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
+
|tracked motion prompts    = false
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|other controllers        = unknown
 
|other controllers        = unknown
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
−
|other button prompts      = unknown
+
|other button prompts      = false
−
|other button prompts notes=
+
|other button prompts notes= Game has fixed button prompts. They do not change even if you change keyboard bindings.
−
|button prompts            = false
 
−
|button prompts notes      = Game has fixed button prompts. They do not change even if you change keyboard bindings.
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
−
|separate volume         = true
+
|separate volume           = true
−
|separate volume notes   =  
+
|separate volume notes     =  
−
|surround sound           = false
+
|surround sound           = false
−
|surround sound notes     =  
+
|surround sound notes     =  
−
|subtitles               = true
+
|subtitles                 = true
−
|subtitles notes         =  
+
|subtitles notes           =  
−
|closed captions         = true
+
|closed captions           = true
−
|closed captions notes   =  
+
|closed captions notes     =  
−
|mute on focus lost       = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost       = false
−
|mute on focus lost notes =  
+
|mute on focus lost notes =
−
|eax support             =  
+
|royalty free audio        = unknown
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 +
|eax support               =  
 +
|eax support notes         =
 +
|red book cd audio        = false
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio       = false
 +
|general midi audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    = Some newer cutscenes feature English speech, but most of the game is text only.
 
  |notes    = Some newer cutscenes feature English speech, but most of the game is text only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Briefly available for MapleSEA.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Indonesian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = MapleStory Japan only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Thai
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Vietnamese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
−
|lan play            = unknown
+
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
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|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
−
|asynchronous        =  
+
|asynchronous        = false
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
−
}}{{Network/Connections
+
}}
−
|matchmaking        =  
+
 
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
−
|p2p                = unknown
+
|p2p                = false
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
−
|self-hosting      = unknown
+
|self-hosting      = false
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
−
|direct ip          = unknown
+
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
−
}}{{Network/Ports
+
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
−
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|mantle support        = false
 
|mantle support        = false
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
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|metal support notes    =
 
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|shader model versions  =  
 
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|shader model notes    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows exe notes      =
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|windows arm app        = false
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
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|windows exe notes      = 32-bit no longer available following MapleStory Korea update on September 15, 2021<ref name="64bit" /> and subsequently other region's servers.
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app = false
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|macos intel 64-bit app = false
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|macos arm app          = false
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux powerpc app      =
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|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux 32-bit executable= false
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|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
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===Game launch version===
 
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{{System requirements
 
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|ref      = <ref>[https://support-maplestory.nexon.net/hc/en-us/articles/204782755-What-are-the-Minimum-System-Requirements-for-MapleStory- Official System Requirements for MapleStory]</ref>
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|ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040907003142/http://maplestory.nexon.com/guide/system_needs.aspx|title={{lang|ko|메이플스토리 가이드}}|date=2022-10-24}}</ref>
  
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|minOS    = Windows 7 (KB3033929 is required)
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|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
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|minCPU  = Intel Celeron 500 MHz
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|minRAM  = 64 MB
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|minHD    = 100 MB
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|minGPU  = 3D acceleration compatible
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|minother = 56kbps Modem
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|recOS    =
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 3 700 MHz
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|recRAM  = 128 MB
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|recHD    =
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|recGPU  =
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|recaudio = 16-bit compatible
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|recother = Internet dedicated line
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}}
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===Before 64-bit update version===
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support-maplestory.nexon.net/hc/en-us/articles/204782755-What-are-the-Minimum-System-Requirements-for-MapleStory-|title=Official System Requirements for MapleStory|date=2022-10-24}}</ref>
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|minOS    = 7
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.4 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.4 GHz
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|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
 
|recother = Nexon recommend that you install DirectX version 9.0 or higher for the client to run smoothly.
 
|recother = Nexon recommend that you install DirectX version 9.0 or higher for the client to run smoothly.
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}}
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===64-bit update version===
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://maplestory.nexon.com/Common/PDS/Download|title={{lang|ko|메이플스토리 플레이 권장 사양}}|date=2022-10-24}}</ref>
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|minOS    = 7
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|minCPU  = Intel Pentium Dual Core
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|minRAM  = 4 GB
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|minHD    = 20 GB
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5670
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|minGPU3  = Shader model 3.0 compatible
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|minDX    = 9.0
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MapleStory
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Developers
Wizet
Publishers
South Korea, Global, Japan and Thailand Nexon
China Shanda
South East Asia Asiasoft
Hong Kong and Taiwan Gamania
Brazil Level Up! Games
Indonesia Lytogame
Vietnam VinaGame
Release dates
Windows April 29, 2003
Taxonomy
Monetization Free-to-play
Microtransactions Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Free-to-grind, Infinite spend, Loot box, Time-limited
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Side view
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure, MMORPG, Platform
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Asia, China, Contemporary, Europe, Fantasy, Industrial Age, Japan, Medieval, North America, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi, Steampunk
Series MapleStory
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MapleStory on HowLongToBeat
MapleStory on IGDB
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MapleStory guide on StrategyWiki
MapleStory on MobyGames
MapleStory on Wikipedia
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MapleStory
MapleStory 2003
MapleStory 2 2018

MapleStory is a multiplayer side view action, adventure, MMORPG and platform game in the MapleStory series.

It was first launched in South Korea[Note 1] on April 29, 2003. The game later launched in Japan[Note 2] on December 3, 2003 followed by China[Note 3] on July 23, 2004. The game also launched in North America on May 11, 2005, and Taiwan region[Note 4] on June 1, 2005. South East Asia version was launched on June 23, 2005 followed by Thai version on August 16, 2005 and Europe region on April 12, 2007. Hong Kong version was launched on July 1, 2007 and Vietnam version[Note 5] also launched on October 15, 2008, followed by Brazil version on June 23, 2008, and Indonesia version on June 2, 2014.

As of current, Vietnam version has ceased operation on September 14, 2010, followed by Brazil version on October 12, 2011. Although Thailand version ceased operating on June 29, 2012, it was re-released on December 6, 2017 by new Nexon office in Thailand instead of Asiasoft Thailand. However the new Thailand version also ceased operation on April 1, 2020. Indonesia version also ceased operation on December 16, 2015. For Hong Kong version, it was merged with Taiwan version on February 23, 2009, while Europe version was merged with Global version on September 28, 2016.

On September 15, 2021, Korean version client has forced upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit in order to fix the memory allocation limitation which only exists in 32-bit OS and high 64-bit utilization.[1] This update was followed later by other region version as well.[2][3][4][5][6]

General information

Official MapleStory Global Forum
Steam Community Discussions (MapleStory Global only)

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Official website MapleStory Global (North America, Oceania and Europe)
Windows
Steam
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 MapleStory Global (North America, Oceania and Europe)
Windows
Official website MapleStory Korea
Windows
Official website MapleStory Japan
Windows
Official website MapleStory China
Windows
Official website MapleStorySEA (South East Asia)
Windows
Official website MapleStory Taiwan
Windows
Official website (unavailable) MapleStory Brazil
Windows
Official website (unavailable) MapleStory Europe, currently migrated to MapleStory Global
Windows
Official website (unavailable) MapleStory Hong Kong, currently migrated to MapleStory Taiwan
Windows
Official website (unavailable) MapleStory Indonesia
Windows
Official website (unavailable) MapleStory Thailand (Asiasoft)
Windows
Official website (unavailable) MapleStory Thailand (Nexon)
Windows
Official website (unavailable) MapleStory Vietnam
Windows

Version differences

There are many map and job's differences across each and every region server. For more info please visit Strategywiki's MapleStory update history article.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC The game has 6 DLCs for Steam version, however it is no longer obtainable.
Free-to-play The game is free-to-play with microtransactions in the form of currency purchases.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost 2x EXP coupon is available in Cash Shop which grants player to obtain more experience point in-game for a limited time after activation.
Cosmetic Various costumes and text box designs are available in Cash Shop
Currency Real money is used to purchase Maple Points. Maple Points are used to purchase various items from in-game Cash Shop.
Free-to-grind Players can earn Mileage through completing daily quests, and obtaining achievements.
Infinite spend The game has no limitation on spending.
Loot box Random cosmetic items can be obtained through a gacha system using Gacha Coupon which is needed to be purchased from Cash Shop to rolls.
Time-limited There is time-limited collaboration cosmetic items available to obtain via in-game events.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
MapleStory Value Pack Steam version only. No longer available.
Windows
MapleStory Starter Pack Steam version only. No longer available.
Windows
MapleStory Beginner Pack Steam version only. No longer available.
Windows
MapleStory Pet Pack Steam version only. No longer available.
Windows
MapleStory Cosmetic Pack Steam version only. No longer available.
Windows
MapleStory Equipment Enhancement Pack Steam version only. No longer available.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\[Note 6]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/216150/pfx/[Note 7]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Save data is stored in regional server instead on Steam for MapleStory Global.

Video

Graphical settings.
Graphical settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Max resolution of 1920x1080. Also supports 16:10 with 1920x1200.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Borderless Window is partially supported and it will be available only if the screen's resolution is the same as the game's resolution.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enabled by default; toggle-able.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.
Controller settings.
Controller settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Mouse is only used to navigate menus.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller options are limited to stick defaulting to movement and some game actions being rebindable to a button. An external application is recommended for better controller support.
Controller sensitivity
No pressure-sensitive gameplay.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Some newer cutscenes feature English speech, but most of the game is text only.
Simplified Chinese
Briefly available for MapleSEA.
Traditional Chinese
Indonesian
Japanese
MapleStory Japan only.
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Thai
Vietnamese

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
Asynchronous multiplayer

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

No port information; you can edit this page to add it.
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
32-bit no longer available following MapleStory Korea update on September 15, 2021[1] and subsequently other region's servers.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Anti-cheat GameGuard, HackShield, XIGNCODE3 Removed GameGuard on Ver0.92 on April 28, 2009, replaced by HackShield and then replaced with XIGNCODE3 anti-plug-in software. Only in Chinese version?

System requirements

Game launch version

Windows[7]
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Celeron 500 MHz Intel Pentium 3 700 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 100 MB
Video card (GPU) 3D acceleration compatible
Sound (audio device) 16-bit compatible
Other 56kbps Modem Internet dedicated line
A 64-bit operating system is required.

Before 64-bit update version

Windows[8]
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.4 GHz		 Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
ATI Radeon HD 3450 		Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT
ATI Radeon HD 3870
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0 compatible sound card
Other Broadband Internet connection Nexon recommend that you install DirectX version 9.0 or higher for the client to run smoothly.
A 64-bit operating system is required.

64-bit update version

Windows[9]
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT
ATI Radeon HD 5670
Shader model 3.0 compatible
DirectX 9.0 compatible
Other ADSL or Cable connection
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. ↑ Known as Meipeul Seutori (Korean: 메이플스토리).
  2. ↑ Known as Meipuru Sutoorii (Japanese: メイプルストーリー).
  3. ↑ Known as Mao Xian Dao (Simplified Chinese: 冒险岛).
  4. ↑ Known as Feng Zhi Gu (Traditional Chinese: 楓之谷), later renamed to Xin Feng Zhi Gu (Traditional Chinese: 新楓之谷).
  5. ↑ Known as Nấm Lùn Phiêu Lưu Ký.
  6. ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  7. ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

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