The Adventure Begins Soon
91-second launch-window trailer confirming the October 21 grand launch and pointing at the Founder's Package pre-sale.
Classic World field manual
Every quest. Every map. Every drop.
A community-built guide to Global MapleStory Classic World - every quest line, every corner of every map, every item and where it comes from. Built for players returning after twenty years and players stepping in for the first time, with sources you can check and honest blank spots where the answers aren't in yet.
Watch the trailers
The latest from Nexon
Official Classic World launch videos from the@MapleStory YouTube channel. Both go straight to the source - we just embed them here so you don't have to leave the guide.
Kerning City's Dark Lord Awakens
5-minute in-world story trailer - Kerning City's disappearances draw the Dark Lord into the mystery. Part of the launch-hype campaign.
Founder's Packages · On Sale Now
Pick your Founder's Package
Three tiers, one purchase per account per platform. Cosmetics only - no stat advantages. All progress made during Founder's Access carries into Grand Launch on October 21.
Sale ends in
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Ends 11:59 PM Pacific - October 14Snail
$29.99
The essentials. Play at Grand Launch (October 21).
- Mark of the Founder (Tan) hat
- Glimmer of the Founder effect
- Jr. Balrog Invasion x50
- Well-Loved Outfit Set (Frozen Tuna, Brown Bamboo Hat, Pan Lid, White & Blue Sandals, Blue Sauna Robe, Work Gloves)
Orange Mushroom
$59.99
Everything in Snail + Founder's Access on October 6.
- Founder's Access (start playing October 6)
- Mark of the Founder (Brown) hat
- Glow of the Founder effect
- Founder's Thief Outfit Set (Hat, Outfit, Boots, Dagger, Face, Gloves)
Zakum
$79.99
The full haul. Only tier available on Steam.
- Mark of the Founder (Black) hat
- Radiance of the Founder effect
- Manji's Outfit Set (Bamboo Hat, Clothes, Reticent Steps boots, Manji's Blade, Silent Sea of Clouds cape)
- Founder's Chat Ring
- Founder's Label Ring
Pricing and package contents pulled from Nexon'sofficial Founder's Packages pageon September 5, 2026. Steam sells only the Zakum tier. Upgrade paths (Snail → Orange Mushroom, etc.) are available on the Nexon webstore before the October 14 deadline.
Countdown
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Estimated 11:00 AM Eastern - October 6
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Official Launch
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Estimated 11:00 AM Eastern - October 21
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Class guides
Closed-Test InformationChoose your path
Warrior
Durable melee combat, weapon planning, and steady progression.
Read the guideMagician
Early advancement, MP management, and elemental skill paths.
Read the guideBowman
Ranged positioning, equipment choices, and precise attacks.
Read the guideThief
Fast movement, LUK planning, claws, daggers, and throwing stars.
Read the guideSystems guides
2 guides - more shipping soonClassic World systems
Systems GuideClosed-Test Information
Citizenship
A complete guide to the new Classic World Citizenship system introduced in Closed Online Test 2. Covers Henesys and Kerning City progression, contribution, rewards, and progression traps.
Read the guideSystems GuideClosed-Test Information
Crafting
A complete guide to professions, mastery, materials, recipes, catalysts, weekly crafting kits, and efficient progression in MapleStory Classic World.
Read the guideReference database
Datamined from CoT 2, verified against maplestory.ioLook up anything
World map
Visual atlas - click a region pin to jump to that map's dossier.
Maps
426Every map indexed with mob spawns, NPC lists, and portal links.
Mobs
195Combat stats + drop tables + spawn locations. Sortable, searchable.
NPCs
266Where they stand, what quests they hand out.
Quests
322Chain length, level range, giver NPC, rewards.
Items
4,302Every icon, stat, and price from the datamine.
Prepare for launch
- Choosing your first character
- Mark of Beta Quest (limited-time, ends late November)
- Items worth keeping
- Beginner Island walkthrough
- Early mesos and equipment
- Party and quest preparation
Know what is confirmed
Closed Online TestComplete!
Closed-Test Information
Founder's Access
Needs Reverificationverify Oct. 6
Mark of Beta Quest
Needs Reverificationlimited-time; ends late November