(2020.06.02. 02:30 UTC+0 Updated)

1. [Guild Improvements] #7-B-(ii) added



(2020.05.06. 09:40 UTC+0 Updated)

1. [Time Attack Expedition] #2-C updated



(2020.04.23. 07:00 UTC+0 Updated)

1. [Guild Improvements] #3-F-Chart updated



(2020.04.20. 09:00 UTC+0 Updated)

1. [Guild Improvements] #3-D-(v.) updated

2. [Time Attack Expedition] #4-C added



(2020.04.16. 09:30 UTC+0 Updated)

1. [Other Improvements] #9, 10 added



(2020.04.16. 05:20 UTC+0 Updated)

1. [Other Improvements] #8 added



(2020.04.16. 03:10 UTC+0 Updated)

1. [Content: Guild Improvements]

- #3 details added as (v.)

- #5 details added to (B)

2. [In-Game Improvements: Star Force Field Map]

- #1 SF Requirements edited

3. [Bug Fixes] #3~5 added





Content: Guild Improvements





1. Guild Information

A. Upon entering the [Guild] page, you will see your attendance being checked.

B. You will be able to see the details on your attendance and claim rewards in the Guild Information tab. You will also be able to see the Guild Level & EXP details on the bottom.

C. With the addition of new contents Guild Unit and Guild Honor Battle, there will be a total of 6 Guild Contents.

D. New Guild Mark images will be added.

E. Attendance Rewards will be adjusted as below.









2. Guild Unit









A. Forming a guild unit is a quick way for you and your guild members to create and join parties!

B. Anyone from a guild can create a guild unit. 2~20 players can join a guild unit.









C. At a selected time, push notification will be sent to all guild unit members.

D. ‘Guild Unit Invite’ button will appear in Party Dungeons. Upon tapping on the button, an invitation message will be sent to your guild unit members.





3. Guild Honor Battle









A. [Guild Honor Battle] is a 1:1 competition between you and another guild’s player. Content is available once for each day.

B. Upon taping on [Guild Honor Battle], you will be automatically matched with another guild’s player whose stats are similar to yours.

C. Tap [Enter] to start the game!

D. How to Play





i. Attack a monster within the time limit. Victory will be determined based on the total damage.

ii. Enter the game from 00:00 ~ 20:50 (server time)! The battle result will appear after 21:00 (server time).

iii. Your score will increase/decrease according to the result. Your score will determine your Guild Honor Battle Grade.

iv. If you had lost, you can request a ‘Revenge Battle’ to the same opponent. If you win from the ‘Revenge Battle’, you can receive a doubled score.

v. Revenge Match can be requested on the day of loss from 21:00 (when the battle result is out) until 24:00 (server time). Revenge Match can be requested once only.





E. Rewards

i. Your Score will determine your Grade. The higher your grade, the better rewards you can receive.

ii. You can receive a daily reward after participation. On every 1st day of each month, you can receive ‘Grade Rewards’.

F. Guild Honor Battle: Grades





4. Guild Title

A. Your Guild Title will have an updated version of the [Guild Race – Battle]’s Rank along with the information of your [Guild Honor Battle]s.









B. Updated Guild Title Icons









5. Guild Shop

A. There will be two types of shops within Guild: Guild Shop where you and guild members can purchase items together, and Guild Upgrade Shop where you can purchase items by yourself.

B. Items from the Guild Shop will be randomly updated at designated times. Guild Shop items can be reset using Crystals, up to 3 time a day.

C. You can open Upgrade Shops by using your own Guild Points. Upgrade Shop is available for 30 days upon opening it.











6. Guild HQ

A. Guild Promotion





i. You can promote your guild to the players without a guild.

ii. Tap on the [Guild HQ] tab to see [Guild Promotion] page. You will be able to see a list of guilds who are promoting.

iii. You need a ‘Guild Promotion Ticket’ for promotion. Use at Guild HQ to promote the guild for 24 hours!

iv. If the guild is already under a promotion, it cannot be promoted again during the time.

B. Find Guild Member

i. If you're after talents for your guild, visit Scouter Lea!

ii. Tap on [Go to Guild Scouter]. You can get a list of players who can join guilds and have qualifications that you’re looking for.

iii. You can get a 30-player list at a time. You can view the players’ information and send invitations. (Only Guild Masters can send invitation)

iv. ‘Ace Recruit’ shows a list of players who have exceptional records in Expedition.

* For the data collection purposes, this function will not be available for a day after the April 2020 Update.

C. Find Guild

i. ‘Guild Promotion’ and ‘Guild Search’ tabs will be available for the players who can join a guild.

ii. Upon selecting a guild, you will be able to see its details on the right.

iii. ‘Guild Promotion’ tab shows the guilds who are currently promoting their guilds.

From ‘Find Guild’, you will be able to either search for a guild using keywords or create a new guild.

7. Guild Attribute

A. Guild Attribute Liberation and Level-Up

i. Leveling up the Attribute buffs will increase your guild members’ stats.

ii. Attributes can be liberated by Guild Master. You can select and level-up 1 attribute of each instance.

iii. 1 of 3 types of Activation Stone (Suspicious Activation Stone, Red Activation Stone, Black Activation Stone) and Mesos are required to level-up an attribute.

iv. Activation Stones can be purchased from the Guild Shop.

B. Guild Attribute Reset

i. Attributes’ levels reset at midnight (00:00 server time) on the first day of each month.

* Will be applied from 2020.06.01 (server time)

ii. Once the Guild Attribute resets, the Guild Attribute types will be changed at random. This change applies to all guild members within the same guild.

iii. Guild Master can force-reset the Attributes.

iv. In order to force-reset, one needs a ‘Seal Stone’ which is available from the Guild Shop.

v. Activation Stones and Mesos used to level-up the attribute will not be restored.

New Content: Time Attack Expedition

Time Attack Expedition where you can meet all MapleStory M’s Expedition Bosses!

Clear the Expedition as fast as you can!

Time Attack Expedition is an event content that is available for a limited time.

1. How to Enter









A. Time Attack Expedition is available through [Dungeons] > [Time Attack Expedition] menu.

B. There are 2 different modes. If your character’s level is between 140~179, you can enter the Normal Mode. If your character’s level is higher than 180, you can enter the Hard Mode.

C. You can play with various players through ‘Create Room’ or ‘Quick Join’.

2. Rules

A. The one with the best record gets the highest score!

B. There is a time limit from Zakum, Horntail to Pink Bean. If you fail to defeat the boss within the given time, you will fail to clear the Expedition.

C. You can enter the ‘Time Attack Expedition’ at any time, once a day. The ticket count will be deducted once you defeat Zakum.

3. How to Play

A. You will be battling each boss in order: Zakum, Horntail, Pink Bean, and Empress Cygnus. Once you defeat the boss, the portal which will guide you to the next boss will open.

B. You must clear this Expedition within 15 minutes.

C. Each boss has its own time limit. If you clear the boss within the time limit, the remaining time will be saved for the next boss! Therefore, a faster defeat in the beginning is crucial.

Ex.) If you defeat Zakum in 2 minutes, you will earn an additional 1 minute to defeat Horntail. (3 minutes+1 additional minute = 4 minutes)





D. If you exit during the game, you cannot re-enter for 10 minutes.

E. In [Hard] mode, CD for potion and ‘Resurrection’ will be applied. Also, each character can revive up to 6 times.





4. Rank / Rewards

A. Points will be given based on the boss type, remaining time, and total damage. Rank will be determined based on your points.

B. On every Mondays, you will earn Time Attack Points according to your Rank. With these points, you can purchase various items from the shop.

C. Weekly rank resets on every Mondays at 00:00 (server time). Weekly Rank Rewards can be claimed through mailbox by tapping on the claim rewards button from the [Rank] menu.





D. Time Attack Expedition Shop

i. You can purchase various items from the Time Attack Expedition Shop with Time Attack Points.

ii. There are items that have limited amount for each World.

iii. Items on Sale





New System: Drop Potion Upgrade

1. Drop Potion Upgrade Buff Items

A. Item Description

i. You will be able to obtain higher-level potions by using these items.

ii. Buff items allow you to acquire potions with a level higher than 3 from Star Force and Dark Star Force Fields.

iii. Buff items apply only for Star Force and Dark Star Force Fields.

iv. Drop Potion Upgrade item types determine the level of potion that you’ll acquire.

B. How to Purchase

i. Special items are available from [Menu] > [Potion] > [Buff & Misc.] tab.

C. Sales Period: After April 2020 Update ~ TBA

2. Drop Potion Upgrade Items





Character Rebalancing

1. Bishop





2. Buccaneer





3. Evan





4. Arch Mage (Ice/Lightning)









In-Game Improvements: Star Force Field Map

1. Structure and the number of monsters will be adjusted for some Star Force Field Maps.





2. Details on the map structure change









In-Game Improvements: Damage Skin

1. Damage Skin effects will be improved.

A. Types: Vertical/Volcano/Blade/Mini Vertical/Mini Volcano/Mini Blade

2. The location of the Damage Skin images on monsters will be changed.

Other Improvements

1. Changes on the macro detector ‘Violetta’s Lie Detector Test’

A. The test will now show after character customization and tapping on the [Confirm] button.

B. Event character Pink Bean will not have this test.

2. Conversation with the NPC during the quest will be improved.

A. When the quest NPC is speaking, the background UI will disappear for a moment.

B. [Skip] button for the conversation will be changed.

3. Equipment preset function will be added.

A. You will be able to save equipment, skill, jewel settings and change your sets more quickly!

B. You can have up to 3 equipment presets.

4. You will be able to see the remaining time of the pets will appear upon using Premium Water of Life.

A. Upon using Premium Water of Life items, you will be able to see the list of pets on which the item can be used, as well as the pets’ remaining time.









5. You will be able to send friend invitation requests to the off-line players.

6. Description of Bishop’s, Arch Mage (I/L)’s and Arch Mage (F/P)’s skill ‘Energy Bolt’ will be updated.

7. [Forge] Improvements



A. The main menu UI will be improved.

B. From ‘Exalt’, exalt material items will have % marks.

C. From ‘Exalt’, the maximum failure bonus % will be limited to 20%.

D. From ‘Alchemy’, the alchemy icon will also show the guide by its side.

E. From ‘Alchemy’, the alignment of the material items will be improved.

F. From ‘Alchemy’, the display of the ‘material gauge bar’ that appears when the material items are accumulated will be improved.

8. ‘Bingo Key’ items from the [Bingo Event] can now be stored and transferred. This applies to the Bingo Keys obtained before the maintenance as well.

9. Mu Lung Dojo Entry Ticket, Nett’s Pyramid Entry Ticket, Lord Pirate Entry Ticket, and Evolution Entry Ticket icon images will be improved.

10. From the [Trade Station], a red alert message “Upon purchase, this item will become Untradable.” on the ‘1 trade available’ items will be added











In-Game Events: Piranha-Rama

1. Event Period: After 2020 April Update ~ 2020.04.30. 09:59 (server time)

* Server Time: America = UTC-8 / Europe = UTC+2 / Asia 1&2 = UTC+8

2. Event Details: Dodge those popping Piranhas!

You can obtain event coins based on your points

3. How to Participate

A. Enter Waiting Room

i. You can enter Waiting Room through [Event] > [Piranha-Rama] tab.

ii. 1 ~ 5 players can play together.

iii. You cannot enter the waiting room while you’re in a party, under an auto-battle mode, or doing a quest auto-move. You can enter only when you’re in a town or a normal field.

B. How to Play

i. There are 3 Waves in total in 1 minute.

ii. You can dodge the flying Piranhas by using left, right keys or teleport skills.

iii. If you get touched by Piranhas, you will turn into a ghost. You can watch other participants until the end of the game.

iv. You can exit the game by using the [Exit] button on the right.

4. Rewards

[Point Rewards]





* Obtained points will remain until the end of the Piranha-Rama Event.

[Daily Participation Rewards – Cumulative]





* Participation rewards can be acquired up to 5 times a day. Participation counts after 15 seconds once the game begins.

* Explorer Coins will be deleted after the Event Coin Shop closes.

* Explorer Coins cannot be stored, transferred or traded.

[Daily Point Rewards]





* Above items cannot be stored, transferred or traded.

* Above items will automatically disappear once the Piranha-Rama event ends.

* Above items will be sent to your shared mailbox and can be claimed within 7 days.

* Please check each box item’s components below.





* Using Piranha Points Pouch will give you 50 ~ 200 Piranha Points.

* All reward items cannot be stored, transferred, or traded.

[Bonus Draw Rewards]





* Explorer Coins will be deleted after the Event Coin Shop closes.

* Explorer Coins cannot be stored, transferred or traded.

* All items will be sent to your shared mailbox and can be claimed within 7 days.

[Rank Rewards]





* All items cannot be stored, transferred, or traded.

In-Game Events: Exploration Shop

1. Event Period: After 2020 April Update ~ 2020.05.21. 09:59 (server time)

* Server Time: America = UTC-8 / Europe = UTC+2 / Asia 1&2 = UTC+8

2. Main Items on Sale





* All items are 14-day limited items.

* All items cannot be stored, transferred, or traded.

[Exploration Random Box]

* You can get 1 item at random from the list below.









Cash Shop

1. Twenty-third Royal Style: Bing Cherry Set

▶ Sales Period: 2020.04.16. 10:00 ~ 2020.04.30. 09:59 (server time)

* Server Time: America UTC-8 / Europe UTC+2 / Asia 1&2 UTC+8

* Royal Style can be purchased from [Cash Shop] → [Royal Style].

* Royal Style Packages are available at [Package Shop] → [Royal Package].

▶ Twenty-third Royal Style: Bing Cherry Set









* Ring item obtained from Royal Style can be used for 30 days once equipped.

* You will get the below set effects if you equip all 5 equipment parts from the thirteenth Royal Style.









2. Royal Style Package

In celebration of the twenty-third Royal Style’s release, Royal Style Package is back on sale!

▶ Sales Period: 2020.04.16. 10:00 ~ 2020.04.30. 09:59 (server time)

* Server Time: America = UTC-8 / Europe = UTC+2 / Asia 1&2 = UTC+8

▶ Package Details





* Purchased items will be sent to your shared mailbox. All items except for Crystal Bonus Coupon, which can be claimed within 7 days, can be claimed at any time from mailbox.

* All items except for the Premium Masterpiece Machine (can be stored but can’t be transferred) can be stored and transferred.

* Please see above chart for the inventory expiration period for each item.

2. Perfect Emblem Change Scroll Package

▶ Sales Period: 2020.04.16. after update ~ 2020.04.23. 09:59 (server time)

* Server Time: America = UTC-8 / Europe = UTC+2 / Asia 1&2 = UTC+8

▶ Package Details





* Purchased products will be sent to your shared mailbox and can be claimed within 7 days.

* All products are 14-day limited items.

* Perfect Emblem Change Scroll items can be stored and transferred, but they cannot be traded.

* Upon using Emblem Change Scroll, equipment’s Emblem will be changed into one of the remaining five types at random. An Emblem can change to 1 of 5 options, but will not revert to the current one. The Emblem level will reset upon a successful change.

3. Cube Package

▶ Sales Period: 2020.04.16. after update ~ 2020.04.23. 09:59 (server time)

* Server Time: America = UTC-8 / Europe = UTC+2 / Asia 1&2 = UTC+8

▶ Package Details





* Purchased products will be sent to your shared mailbox and can be claimed within 7 days.

* All products are 14-day limited items.

* Cube items can be stored and transferred, but they cannot be traded.

4. Mysterious Soul Package

▶ Sales Period: 2020.04.16. after update ~ 2020.04.23. 09:59 (server time)

* Server Time: America = UTC-8 / Europe = UTC+2 / Asia 1&2 = UTC+8

▶ Package Details





* Purchased products will be sent to your shared mailbox and can be claimed within 7 days.

* All products are 14-day limited items.

* All items can be stored and transferred, but they cannot be traded.

* Commercial Soul Enchanter has a success rate of 60%.

5. Rebirth Flame Package

▶ Sales Period: 2020.04.16. after update ~ 2020.04.23. 09:59 (server time)

* Server Time: America = UTC-8 / Europe = UTC+2 / Asia 1&2 = UTC+8

▶ Package Details





* Purchased products will be sent to your shared mailbox and can be claimed within 7 days.

* All products are 14-day limited items.

* Rebirth Flame items can be stored and transferred, but they cannot be traded.

6. Today's Package

Your day will be even more exciting with the newly updated ‘Today’s Package’!

Which package will be updated today? Check it out in-game!

▶ Sales Period: Will be on sale from 2020 April Update

* Server Time: America = UTC-8 / Europe = UTC+2 / Asia 1&2 = UTC+8

▶ Package Details

1) This product is available from [Package] > [Today’s Package] tab.

2) 1 random type of ‘Today’s Package’ will be shown in [Today’s Package] tab at midnight (00:00 server time)

3) Today’s Package can be purchased once a day.

4) Yesterday’s package may be on sale today.









Bug Fixes

1. The outlines of the Emblem equipment acquired from the [Treasure Box] will be updated.

2. An issue where some parts of Captain’s and Buccaneer’s ‘Double Down’ skill effect did not appear will be fixed.

3. An issue where one could attack the opponent during the [World Elite Battle]’s countdown at times will be fixed. 4. An issue where the ‘Black Innocence Scroll’ result pop-up screen was being abnormally displayed at times will be fixed. 5. An issue where the character moved unnaturally upon using 'Flutter by Butterfly' chair will be fixed.







