MapleStory — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
MapleStory is tracked daily for official Steam updates. 10,678 playing when sampled at 23:41 UTC on 2026-10-15. Latest official patch in our feed: Scheduled Minor Patch Maintenance - October 15, 2026 (Oct 14, 2026).
Latest official update
MapleStory Fest 2026 is this Saturday!
MapleStory Fest 2026 on Saturday, October 17 is only a couple days away! If you're attending the event, make sure to take a look at the Parking and Directions information, which includes information for those getting dropped off. For those that will not be joining us in Los…
See update details ↓Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 15, 2026 · Refreshed daily
- Tracking
- Daily official updates
- Players when sampled
- 10,678
- Sample date (UTC)
- 2026-10-15
This game stays in our update tracker even outside the most-played chart. Player counts are a timestamped Steam sample.
Latest updates & patch notes
25+ English-language official updates in the last 90 days (Steam returns up to 25 announcements; this is a lower bound).
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News Steam · Official
MapleStory Fest 2026 is this Saturday!
MapleStory Fest 2026 on Saturday, October 17 is only a couple days away! If you're attending the event, make sure to take a look at the Parking and Directions information, which includes information for those getting dropped off. For those that will not be joining us in Los…
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Official Patch / Release posts · 2026-10-15 UTC
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Patch Steam · Official
Scheduled Minor Patch Maintenance - October 15, 2026
Updated October 15 at 10:50 AM PDT] The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items in your inventory for 3 hours. Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to ensure you receive the latest client update. We will be performing a scheduled maintenance…
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News Steam · Official
Night of the Yeti
Are you the hunter, or are you the hunted? Brave Maplers venture into the outskirts of El Nath for the mighty Yeti, but beware, when night falls, the mighty Yeti will have its day! Enjoy this special asymmetric PvP event as either a common hunter or a Monster Yeti and earn…
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Patch Steam · Official
Scheduled Minor Patch Maintenance - October 8, 2026
The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items in your inventory for 7 hours. Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to ensure you receive the latest client update. We will be performing a scheduled minor patch maintenance starting on Thursday…
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News Steam · Official
Unscheduled Maintenance - October 8, 2026
The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items in your inventory for 2 hours. Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to ensure you receive the latest client update. We will be performing an unscheduled maintenance starting on Thursday, October 8…
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News Steam · Official
Sign Up for the v.272 Public Test Server!
MapleStory's next major update is coming soon, and we're inviting you to sign up for a chance to join the Public Test Server and try out the November update from October 29 - November 1! This update will feature several changes, events, and updates, many of which will be…
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Event Steam · Official
Winter Countdown Event
Stock up for the upcoming frost with a collection of useful items in the Winter Countdown event! Learn more in the full post on the official MapleStory Website:
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News Steam · Official
Founder's Access Has Begun!
Founder's Access for Global MapleStory Classic World is now live! Players that have purchased Zakum or Orange Mushroom Founder's Packages can now take their first steps into MapleStory Classic World! Create your Beginner character and level-up to follow the path of the Warrior…
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Release Steam · Official
Founder's Access Pre-Download Instructions Nexon Launcher and Steam
Founder’s Access for MapleStory Classic World kicks off on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT (2:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CEST / 4:00 AM AEST October 7), and we want to ensure you can jump into the game the exact moment servers go live! To help you avoid long wait times on…
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News Steam · Official
Defend the Omega Sector!
Spiegelmann has arrived to the Omega Sector, employing an exciting carnival as cover for the area's defensive build-up! Join the M-Forcers protecting the festival and getting the Mesotron-S into fighting shape through all the activities in the Omega Sector. Learn more in the…
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Patch Steam · Official
Scheduled Minor Patch Maintenance - September 17, 2026
The maintenance has been completed and we have extended Cash Shop items in your inventory for 7 hours. Please restart your Nexon Launcher or Steam to ensure you receive the latest client update. We will be performing a scheduled minor patch maintenance starting on Thursday…
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News Steam · Official
Maple Memo: Notice Regarding Unauthorized MapleStory Servers
To the MapleStory Community, We want to speak with you directly about unauthorized private MapleStory servers, and about the steps Nexon is taking in response to them. Our position MapleStory and its associated content, including but not limited to the game client, server…
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Last 14 days on Steam
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Game overview
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free.
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Casual
- Developer
- NEXON Korea Corporation
- Released
- Aug 9, 2012
- Price
- Free to Play
- Recommendations
- 118
Steam sources & verification dates
- Steam store data · verified
- Official Steam announcement feed · verified
- Steam player count · verified
Screenshots
About MapleStory
Join over 260 Million Global Players in MapleStory, one of the original MMORPGs, where epic adventure, action-packed gameplay, & good friends await you! Featuring an iconic 2D art style, MapleStory offers the thrill of explosive power, bold anime-style self-expression, and absolute control of your characters’ awesome abilities. Build your perfect custom hero from over 40 distinct classes with thousands of unique cosmetic options, and set off on your journey to face never-ending challenges and enjoy extraordinary rewards. Discover Your Story! Key Features: Create a gaming experience as unique as your personality by designing your own…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: OS: Windows 10 (64 bit) Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo @ 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 @ 3.0GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 9600 GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5670 Hard Drive: 60 GB available hard disk space or more DirectX®: Version 11.0 Network: Broadband Internet Connection
- Languages
- English
- DLC
- 1 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.nexon.com/maplestory
Frequently asked questions
- Is MapleStory free to play?
- Yes — MapleStory is free to play on Steam.
- What is the latest MapleStory update?
- The most recent official update in our feed is "MapleStory Fest 2026 is this Saturday!" (Oct 15, 2026), categorized as News. MapleStory Fest 2026 on Saturday, October 17 is only a couple days away! If you're attending the event, make sure to take a look at the Parking and Directions information, which includes information for those getting dropped off. For those that will not be joining us in Los…
- When was MapleStory released?
- MapleStory was released on Aug 9, 2012 by NEXON Korea Corporation.
- What kind of game is MapleStory?
- MapleStory is a Action, Adventure, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play game, featuring single-player, multi-player, mmo.
24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Oct 15, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. MapleStory and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.