MapleStory Worlds Launches Worldwide Today on PC & Mobile

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MapleStory universe, now available worldwide on PC and mobile. Originally soft-launched in early 2025, this free-to-play experience combines nostalgia with -generated content, empowering players to design games, worlds, and economies using MapleStory’s iconic assets.

Nexon is attempting to compete with Fortnite's generated games, but with MapleStory assets.

What is MapleStory Worlds?

Build Anything: Use drag-and-drop tools or Lua scripting to create games, items, or entire worlds from over 30 million MapleStory assets (characters, monsters, environments)
Monetize Creations: Set custom revenue models for your worlds, selling items or access to other players
Cross-Platform Play: Seamless experience between PC and mobile devices

Featured Player-Made Worlds

Three standout examples showcase the platform’s versatility:

Maple Duel (Card Game):
- Collect cards based on classic MapleStory jobs (Warrior, Magician, etc.)
- Build decks and compete in daily challenges
Maple Slash (Action RPG):
- Fast-paced combat against waves of monsters and bosses
- Upgrade skills and runes for deeper progression
Durango: The Lost Island (Survival RPG):
- Explore, craft, and tame "cuter" dinosaurs in a revamped version of Nexon’s discontinued MMO Durango: Wild Lands

MapleStory Worlds isn’t just a nostalgia trip. it’s a bold experiment in UGC (-generated content), leveraging:

MapleStory’s 20-year legacy: Familiar assets attract longtime fans
Roblox-like flexibility: A safer, moderated space for creators to build and profit
Cross-genre appeal: From card games to survival sims, there’s something for every playstyle