Nexon published the Grand Launch release notes for MapleStory Classic World on the day Grand Launch opens, October 21, 2026. The notes cover account rules, languages, towns, bosses, new systems and launch events. This article covers the parts that change how you play in your first week.
Account and platform rules
Nexon says new accounts carry a trade restriction. All trading features unlock 24 hours after a character on the account reaches Lv. 15.
The notes state that the game runs on Windows and macOS. Each account can hold up to 3 characters. Deleting a character involves a waiting period before it is removed.
Nexon lists English, Spanish (Beta) and Korean (Beta). English is the official language. In the beta languages, class names, cash items and pets stay in English, and so does the in-game UI. Nexon says the translations are automated.
Players can pick Classic Style or Modern Style key bindings. Nexon says Modern Style supports WASD movement. Xbox and PlayStation controllers are supported, but Enable Controller Support in Game Options is off by default.
Where you can go
Every character starts as a Beginner on Maple Island and then travels to Victoria Island. The notes name the first job towns: Perion for Warrior, Ellinia for Magician, Henesys for Bowman and Kerning City for Thief. First job is at Lv. 10 and second job at Lv. 30. The maximum level is Lv. 100.
Forgotten Hollow is not open at Grand Launch. Nexon says the area opens in November. The notes also point to a newly added Perion area called Excavation Site. Nexon lists Ghost Stump, Wooden Mask, Rocky Mask, Skeledog, Mummydog, Skeleton Soldier, Officer Skeleton and Commander Skeleton among its monsters.
Six bosses at launch
Nexon names six challenge bosses: Mano, Stumpy, Mushmom, Shade, Zombie Mushmom and Jr. Balrog. The notes tell players to team up and prepare equipment.
New systems
Beauty Album: saves hairstyles, face styles and skin color in one place.
Crafting: open to characters Lv. 10 and above. Nexon lists six crafting NPCs: Silas Irons (Smithing), Mr. Thunder (Weaponcrafting), Francois (Tailoring), Vicious (Woodcrafting), JM From tha Streetz (Leatherworking) and Chrishrama (Arcforge).
Citizenship: open to characters Lv. 12 and above, for Henesys and Kerning City. Nexon lists perks such as access to special shop items, Cab discounts, Storage Keeper discounts and some general store discounts. Arthur in Henesys Town Hall handles Henesys citizenship. Roxy in Kerning City Civic Center handles Kerning City citizenship.
Housing: you can buy one home with mesos in Henesys or Kerning City once you are a citizen with a grade of Visitor or higher. Nexon says housing is shared by all characters on the same account.
Lie Detector Test
Citizens can buy the Lie Detector Test at the Citizen General Store. Nexon lists it as account-bound with a 7-day duration. You can use it on a character showing abnormal behavior. A character that fails the minigame is sent to the Truth Booth.
The notes say players in the Truth Booth must stay logged in for a set duration. Movement, skill use, chatting, item use and in-game content are restricted there. Nexon has not given the duration in these notes.
Party quest
Characters Lv. 21 and above can join the First Time Together Kerning City Party Quest. Talk to Lakelis in Kerning City. Nexon says it runs only on Channels 3 to 12. The party solves puzzles, defeats monsters and faces King Slime.
Launch events
The Journey Begins runs from October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC to November 18, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC. It is open to Lv. 10 and above. Talk to Maple Administrator, collect Maple Leaves from monsters Lv. 10 or above, and trade 30 for the daily reward. You can finish it once per day per account. Missing a day does not reset your progress.
The 14-day reward list starts with a Snail pet on Day 1, along with Pet Food, Red Potion and Blue Potion. Nexon says the pet is untradable, cannot be revived and expires November 18, 2026. Later days include Safety Charms, a Regular Store Permit, Return Scrolls, Megaphones, Cake and an Item Megaphone on Day 14.
The Marks We Leave Behind runs from October 21, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC to November 18, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC. It requires Lv. 25. Accept the quest from Jay in Henesys, then follow clues to find the Mark of the Beta.
To Classic Beginners, over the same dates, is for players who finished two specific quests during Closed Online Test #1 or #2. Nexon says eligible players receive the Classic Beginnings Label Ring and Classic Beginnings Chat Ring by Mailbox. The source text we have is cut off partway through the reward details, so we cannot confirm what players get for completing both tests.
What it means this week
Confirmed: trading waits until Lv. 15 plus 24 hours. Citizenship opens at Lv. 12, crafting at Lv. 10, and the Kerning City Party Quest at Lv. 21. Not yet confirmed: any details beyond the notes. Nexon points players to its Classic World FAQ and the #classic-world-announcements channel on the official MapleStory Discord.
Frequently asked
When can I trade in MapleStory Classic World?
Nexon says new accounts have a trade restriction. All trading features unlock 24 hours after a character on the account reaches Lv. 15.
Is Forgotten Hollow open at Grand Launch?
No. Nexon says Forgotten Hollow is not available during Grand Launch and that the area will open in November.
Can I play Classic World on Mac or with a controller?
Nexon says the game runs on Windows and macOS. Xbox and PlayStation controllers are supported, but you must turn on Enable Controller Support in Game Options.
Nexon says all Classic World servers go down October 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM PDT for about 5 hours to install v.1.0.0 for Grand Launch.
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