At MapleStory Fest 2026, Nexon laid out the first two content updates after the October 21, 2026 Grand Launch of MapleStory Classic World. Forgotten Hollow opens on November 18, and guilds arrive on December 9. The details below come from Nexon's presentation as summarized in the source; anything Nexon did not give a date or number for is marked as not announced.
November 18: Forgotten Hollow
Nexon describes Forgotten Hollow as an area made specifically for Classic World. It is not a map ported from an older version of Global MapleStory (GMS). Nexon says it holds monsters from level 39 to 59, which puts it in the band where many characters have outgrown their early Victoria Island hunting grounds and are looking for the next step.
The area also brings a new field boss, Rotten Mushmom. Nexon says there are two ways in: through the Tree Dungeon near Ellinia, or from deep in Sleepywood. Spawn time, HP, drops and exact map layout were not part of the summary, so none of those can be stated yet.
The design logic is easy to read. Classic World launched with Maple Island and Victoria Island only, and Nexon has held back later regions. A purpose-built area for levels 39 to 59 gives players more to do inside the launch content rather than waiting for new continents.
Moon Bunny party quest for Thanksgiving
From November 18, a Moon Bunny party quest for Thanksgiving also runs, lasting until early December. Nexon has not given an exact end date in the material we have, and rewards, level requirements and party size were not listed. Check Nexon's event page when the update goes live.
December 9: guilds, a new party quest and a Christmas town
Guilds come on December 9. The notable detail is where they are formed: Lith Harbor, instead of Ossyria. Ossyria is not available at launch, so Nexon has placed guild creation in a town players can already reach on Victoria Island. For a player this means guild formation does not depend on any content Nexon is holding back.
The same update adds a party quest in Forgotten Hollow and brings back a Christmas town. Nexon did not provide further details on either in the summary, including the party quest's level range or the Christmas town's reward list.
What comes after
Nexon also named two items further out:
Archon, described as the first boss raid. No date has been announced.
A test server for the 3rd job advancement, planned for early 2027. This is a test server only. 3rd job is not available in Classic World at launch, and nothing in the roadmap says it will be playable on live servers on any set date.
What it changes this week
Nothing here is live yet, so nothing changes in your hunting routes today. If you are in the high 30s or approaching them, the roadmap gives a reason to plan: Forgotten Hollow is aimed at levels 39 to 59, and Rotten Mushmom will be a new target for field boss hunters. If you are thinking about a guild, the December 9 date and the Lith Harbor location are the facts to note.
One caution on sourcing: this summary comes from a Nexon presentation at MapleStory Fest 2026. Dates in a festival roadmap can shift, so we will update this article when Nexon's patch notes confirm each item.
Frequently asked
When does Forgotten Hollow open in Classic World?
Nexon says Forgotten Hollow opens on November 18. It is an area made for Classic World with monsters from level 39 to 59 and a new field boss, Rotten Mushmom.
Where do you form a guild in Classic World?
Nexon says guilds arrive on December 9 and are formed in Lith Harbor rather than Ossyria. Ossyria is not available at launch.
Is 3rd job coming to Classic World?
Nexon has announced a test server for the 3rd job advancement early in 2027. That is a test server only, and no live release date for 3rd job has been announced.
Nexon says all Classic World servers go offline October 29, 2026 from 5:00 AM PDT for about four hours, with v.1.1.0 to follow.
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