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MapleStory N stacks three events at once, headlined by an untried field-drop format
MapleStory N is launching three simultaneous in-game events, including "Chief Slime's Request," which features a novel field-drop format. "Explorer of Slumbering Dragon Island" and "Spiegelette's Golden Giveaway" are also part of the rotation, which follows the game's first anniversary and a significant Power Crystal payback event.
Nexpace Sets Aug. 18 Launch for MapleStory Vibe Camp Season 2 With Verse8
Nexpace announced that the second season of MapleStory Vibe Camp will launch on August 18, in partnership with AI game creation platform Verse8. The first season distributed over $59,000 in prize money and saw creators develop hundreds of games using MapleStory IP and Verse8's AI tools. Nexpace aims to expand MapleStory from a closed IP into a programmable one through initiatives like Vibe Camp.
Nexpace: None of MapleStory Vibe Camp’s Five Top Winners Had Made a Game Before
Nexpace has highlighted the five top winners of its MapleStory Vibe Camp, noting that none of them had prior professional game industry experience. The three-week game jam, utilizing Verse8's AI tools and official MapleStory assets, resulted in 693 submissions, with 230 games meeting the quality bar and sharing a prize pool of $59,580 in NXPC. The winning games, including Alphabet Defense and Helena Survivor, spanned various genres and were created by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including a former QA tester and a backend developer.
Nexpace Crowns MapleStory Vibe Camp Champions, Distributing $59,580 Among 230 Creators
Nexpace has concluded its Vibe Camp program, awarding $59,580 in NXPC tokens to 230 creators who developed projects using the MapleStory IP and the Verse8 AI platform. The camp served as both a competition and a talent development initiative within the MapleStory ecosystem, with winners recognized across various categories based on player engagement and originality.
MapleStory Universe tightens smart contract security by scaling back permissionless access
Nexpace is tightening smart contract security within its MapleStory Universe (MSU) web3 ecosystem by scaling back permissionless access and introducing standardized 'Action Modules'. This change aims to address scalability issues and enhance player security by moving away from manual project vetting towards pre-vetted modules for core functions, while still allowing third-party developers to build applications and mini-games.
MapleStory Universe and Verse8 Debut $80,000 AI UGC Vibe Camp on June 8
Nexpace, the creator of MapleStory Universe, has partnered with Verse8 to launch Vibe Camp, an initiative utilizing AI-powered tools for user-generated content creation. Running from June 8 to June 29, the camp offers a $60,000 prize pool to encourage creators to develop new experiences within the MapleStory ecosystem. This program aims to expand the MapleStory Universe into a builder economy by empowering creators and leveraging AI to lower development barriers.
MapleStory N Celebrates First Year with Power Crystal Rewards, MVP System, and Event Series
MapleStory N is celebrating its first anniversary with a series of in-game events running from May 14 to June 10. The celebration includes daily activities, boss challenges, mini-games, and exclusive shopping options. A key feature is the Power Crystal Payback event, offering players 30% back on NESO spent, capped at 100 million Power Crystals. The game also introduces a new MVP system to reward player tiers.
MapleStory Universe Unveils 1st Anniversary Rewards and MVP System
MapleStory Universe is celebrating its first anniversary with the launch of the Power Crystal Payback Event and the MVP System. The Power Crystal Payback Event offers players a 30% refund on NESO tokens spent on Power Crystals, up to 100 million. The new MVP System is a tiered rewards program designed to recognize and reward long-term player commitment and activity within the web3 MMORPG.
First Player Hits Level 250 in MapleStory Universe
Benjapol has become the first player to reach level 250 in MapleStory Universe, a significant milestone for the MMORPG. Nexpace's COO, Keith Kim, highlighted the achievement's importance and revealed the company's plans to develop better systems for recognizing and rewarding diverse player contributions within the game.
MapleStory Universe Winter Update Draws 96K New Players, Transactions Up 171%
MapleStory Universe's recent winter update has led to significant growth, attracting over 96,000 new players and re-engaging 34,000 former players. The update also boosted in-game transactions by 171% and trading volume of its currency NESO by 400%. Nexpace, the developer, plans to introduce new features like minting character nicknames as NFTs to further enhance the game's blockchain-based economy.