[UPDATED at 08:01 UTC+0] Additional important notice on "How to Verify Your Pioneer Tester Status"

※ Please be careful when sharing your Pioneer Tester selection result with the community. If you decide to share a screen capture of your results, be sure to hide your wallet address completely. MapleStory Universe team is unable to provide assistance for any damages incurred by the external disclosure of these information.
※ Please check your Pioneer Tester selection result on a PC environment. 

We are excited to announce the lucky Explorers selected to experience MapleStory N, the first Synergy App in the MapleStory Universe ecosystem.
First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to all the Explorers who've shown interest and enthusiastically participated in the registration period. While the Pioneer Test is limited to a select group of participants, we have prepared a variety of events and rewards on MapleStory Universe: The Genesis Web and the official Discord server for everyone to enjoy. So stay tuned!

■ Pioneer Test schedule 

2024. 07. 24. 05:00 - 2024. 08. 02 04:59 [UTC+0] 
※ Pioneer Test schedule is subject to change. 

■ How to Verify Your Pioneer Tester Status 

Starting from 2024. 07. 18. 05:00 [UTC], Explorers can verify their Pioneer Tester status by (1) Check to see whether there is a 'TESTER' banner around your profile image.
※ Please note that this is the only way to check your Pioneer Tester status.

(1) Check to see whether there is a 'TESTER' banner around your profile image

  
※ The MapleStory Universe team will not contact Explorers directly to notify them of their tester privileges. Should any Explorer receive such a message, we strongly urge you to report it via the server-report channel on our official Discord server.  
※ Attempts to trade verified Pioneer Tester accounts are a violation of the operational policies. If discovered, their Pioneer Tester privileges will be revoked, and MapleStory Universe will not be responsible for any damages incurred.

■ How to play

Please continue to monitor MapleStory Universe: The Genesis Web and the Discord announcements channel for further announcements, which will provide detailed instructions on how to play MapleStory N.

System (PC) Requirements
The recommended PC specifications are designed to ensure a smooth gaming experience, but performance may vary depending on your network connection, operating system, and PC maintenance. For optimal gameplay, we recommend playing on a PC that meets the specifications listed below.

※ Content-heavy scenes may lead to low frame rates. 
※ System requirements are subject to change as the game is currently in development. 
※ For best results, install the latest version of Microsoft DirectX for your PC.

⚠️Important Notice  
※ All game data will be reset after the Pioneer Test. The data will be used alongside user feedback to improve the game. 
※ If at any point it is discovered that a Tester was selected for the Pioneer Test through fraudulent means, they may be rejected from participating in the test period.
※ If at any point Pioneer Testers violates the Operating Policy in the game, their access to MapleStory N may be revoked.
※ Please note that testers residing outside the MapleStory Universe service region may experience difficulties accessing the game, even if selected. To ensure a seamless experience with MapleStory Universe, please consult the Terms of Service [TOS].

Thank you to all the Explorers eagerly waiting for the Pioneer Test. We will do our best to provide you with a pleasant testing experience. 
We are excited to take you onboard the MapleStory N Pioneer Test!

Introducing an exclusive opportunity to mint your reserved Special Name as an NFT - ‘Mint Special Name in NFT.’

■ Mint Special Name in NFT 

1) Get Ready for Minting Your Special Name! 

The ongoing 'Make Special Name' event provides an exclusive opportunity to reserve your Special in-game name in advance. [Direct Link to 'Make Special Name' Announcement] 

‘Mint Special Name in NFT’ event starts on December 10, 2024. During the event you can mint your reserved Special Name from ‘Make Special Name’ 

Please keep in mind! 

‘Make Special Name’ is expected to end in January 2025. Only Special Names reserved during the 'Make Special Name' event will be eligible for Special Name NFT minting and in-game name redemption. Make sure to participate in Make Special Name! 

2) Benefits of Minting Special Name 

• When you mint your Special Name that was reserved off-chain, it will become a Special Name NFT and can be listed on a new OpenSea collection . 

• Mint Special Name in NFT can be bought, sold on OpenSea, and also can be transferred between Explorers. 

• After the official launch of MapleStory N, you can redeem your MapleStory Universe - Reserved Name NFT to use as your character's in-game name. More details will be provided on further notice. 

■ Event Period 

December 10, 2024, 05:00 (UTC+0) ~ To Be Announced 

※ These NFTs will be available to be bought/sold after the official launch of MapleStory N and until further notice. 

■ Eligibility   

All Explorers can mint their reserved Special Names at Make Special Name 

※ Facewallet users cannot participate in the Make Special Name and Mint Special Name in NFT. If you are using Facewallet but wish to participate, please refer to the FAQ for guidance. 

※ Special Name that violates Operation Policy may be rejected to mint as NFTs or used in-game. Even if NFTs that violate the Operation Policy are minted, they will be unusable in MapleStory N. 

※ When ‘This reserved name cannot be minted as an NFT’ is displayed during minting, it means that the nickname is not available for minting. If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact Support for assistance. 

■ How to Mint Your Special Name 

On the event day, you can ‘Mint Special Name in NFT’ through the existing Make Special Name website. Follow these steps to mint your very own Mint Special Name in NFT: 
 

1. Before starting, please ensure that you’ve already reserved your name through the ‘Make Special Name’ event. 
    

2. Visit MapleStory Universe ‘Make Special Name’ webpage. 
    

3. Click “Connect Wallet” and make sure your wallet is set to the Avalanche (C-Chain) network.
   
   
    

4. Once connected, the Connect button will change to ‘Get Started’. Click ‘Get Started’ to proceed. 
   
   
    

5. On the Make Special Name webpage, check your reserved names under the "Reserved" section.
   
   
    

6. Click the checkbox on the right side of the name you want to mint. You can select and mint up to 15 Special Names at once. 
   
   
    

7. Click the ‘Mint’ button and ensure the NFT you want to mint is correct. If it is, click ‘Confirm.’ 
   
   
    

8. A pop-up window will be displayed if the minting is successful as seen in the image below.
    
   ※ Depending on the status of the Avalanche C-Chain network, the large number of concurrent users, or if multiple NFTs are issued simultaneously, the waiting time (transaction proceeding speed) may be slightly delayed. 

9. The ‘Name NFTs’ section shows the list of NFTs that have been minted.
   
   
   
   To access the Collection, click the OpenSea logo in the bottom left corner. 
    

10. The list of minted ‘Special Names’ are also visible in the Reserved Name section. With their status changed to ‘Minted.’
    

※ Any Special Name reserved during the remaining ‘Make Special Name’ period can also be minted immediately. 
※ All AVAX gas fees required for minting new NFTs will be fully covered by MapleStory Universe. 

At the time of official launch of MapleStory N, we will provide an update on how to redeem your Special Name NFT and use it as your character’s in-game name. 

If you have any additional questions, please check the Make Special Name NFT FAQ or contact Support. 

Thank you. 

⚠️️ Important Notice  

• Facewallet users cannot participate in the Make Special Name event. If you are using Facewallet but wish to participate, please refer to the FAQ for guidance. 

• There is no limit to the number of times you can mint your pre-reserved names as NFTs during the ‘Mint Special Name in NFT’ event period. 

• All AVAX gas fees required to mint new NFTs will be covered by MapleStory Universe as an ecosystem support 

• Names violating the operational policies may be revoked without prior notice. 

• MapleStory Universe is unable to address issues arising from incorrectly connected wallets or NFTs transferred to the wrong wallet. 

• If an Explorer who has reserved a name withdraws their connection or deletes their account from MapleStory Universe before the minting of the name, the reserved name will be permanently removed, and the Explorer will forfeit all rights to the name and associated data at the time of withdrawal or deletion. 

• Account trading is strictly prohibited under our operating policy. Violators will have their tester qualifications revoked, and MapleStory Universe will not be held responsible for any losses or damages resulting from such activity.  

• Any violation of the operating policy during the test may result in revocation of tester privileges.  

• Access may be restricted in certain regions. Depending on your location, you may encounter limitations when accessing the MapleStory Universe service. For a seamless experience, please refer to the Terms of Service.  

Important Notice on Violation of Operation Policy

Users who violate the Operation Policy, including but not limited to the use of unauthorized programs or hardware (such as bots, macros, and hacking tools), are being identified and actions have been taken accordingly on a daily basis since last weekend.

Please note that attempts involving technical violations of the Operation Policy may result in restrictions on access to the MapleStory Universe Service.

The restricted users may be not eligble to receive event rewards, including, but not limited to, NXPC Competition rewards.

To avoid any misunderstandings, users with concerns or questions regarding the above, please contact Support for assistance.

Continuous efforts will be made to maintain a secure and fair environment for all Explorers.

To show our appreciation for all Explorers who have actively played MapleStory N during the MapleStory Universe: Gear Up NOW! period, we are proposing the 2x EXP Boost Event across all worlds in MapleStory N this weekend! 

Don’t miss this chance to level up faster and get prepared for official launch with stronger character by Character LIVE Server World Leap! 

• For more information on Character LIVE Server World Leap, please refer to [MapleStory Universe: Gear Up NOW! announcement]. 

■ 2x EXP Boost Event 

• Period: December 7, 2024 00:00 ~ December 8, 2024 23:59 (UTC +0) 

• Effect: 2x EXP boost when hunting monsters across all worlds 

※ During the 2x EXP Boost event, 1.5x EXP Coupon and 2x EXP Coupon cannot be used for additional EXP boosts. 

※ 1.5x EXP Coupon and 2x EXP Coupon used before the event begins will not grant additional EXP boosts. 

※ 2x EXP boost effect only applies while hunting monsters and will have no effect for Quest completion. 

■ How to Participate 

1. If you haven’t connected a wallet to MapleStory N service yet, please refer to [MapleStory N Download & Start guide] to connect your wallet and download the game client. 

2. Launch the client and choose the world you want to play in. 

3. Create or choose a character you want to play. 

• To learn more about how to create a character, please refer to [Character Creation guide]. 

4. Find your preferred hunting field and enjoy hunting monsters with the 2x EXP boost! 

⚠️ Important Notice 

※ During the 2x EXP Boost event, 1.5x EXP Coupon and 2x EXP Coupon cannot be used for additional EXP boosts. 

※ 1.5x EXP Coupon and 2x EXP Coupon used before the event begins will not grant additional EXP boosts. 

※ 2x EXP boost effect only applies while hunting monsters and will have no effect for Quest completion. 

※ MapleStory Universe is unable to address issues arising from incorrectly connected wallets. 

※ Account trading is strictly prohibited under our operating policy. Violators will have their tester qualifications revoked, and MapleStory Universe will not be held responsible for any losses or damages resulting from such activity. 

※ Any violation of the operating policy during the test may result in revocation of tester privileges. 

※ Access may be restricted in certain regions. Depending on your location, you may encounter limitations when accessing the MapleStory Universe service. For a seamless experience, please refer to the Terms of Service (https://msu.io/policy/terms).  

We hope you enjoy this special weekend event. 

Take advantage of the EXP boost and maximize your MapleStory N experience! 

We would like to inform our Explorers of a temporary maintenance affecting the access to the MapleStory Universe Services. 

▶ Maintenance Schedule 

December 03, 2024, 08:00 ~ 10:00 (UTC+0)

December 03, 2024, 10:00 ~ 11:00 (UTC +0) The maintenance has been extended by 1 hour.

▶ Maintenance Area

• MapleStory Universe: The Genesis Web 
• MapleStory N
• Marketplace

▶ Maintenance Details 

Server Check

※ Please be advised that the schedule may change in the future. 
※ Access to the services will not be available during the maintenance hours.