Nexon published a Maple Memo on September 22, 2026 that sets out how account sanctions work across its two worlds. The company says a ban in one world is a ban in the other.
What Nexon says
The notice states that Global MapleStory (GMS) and MapleStory Classic World operate as one game service under a single account. Nexon says account sanctions will be enforced across both worlds.
Nexon gives two examples in the memo:
- An account banned in GMS will also be banned in Classic World.
- An account banned in Classic World will also be banned in GMS.
The memo adds that the policy applies irrespective of where the underlying violation occurred. In Nexon's words, players cannot avoid punishment by switching games.
What this changes for a player this week
Founder's Access opens October 6, 2026, and Grand Launch is October 21, 2026. Nexon has now confirmed that a single account carries its standing into Classic World from the first day.
For most players, Nexon says nothing changes. The memo states that the overwhelming majority of the community, those who follow the Terms of Service, will see no change or interruption.
Players with a restricted GMS account should treat that status as relevant to Classic World. The memo says a penalty in one world extends to the other. It does not say how appeals are handled, and it does not list which violations lead to which penalties. Those details have not been announced in this notice.
Nexon's stated reasons
Nexon says it wants Classic World to begin on solid footing. The memo argues that the health of a new world is shaped by the environment it launches into.
The company says every player deserves a fair and consistent experience, whether a returning veteran or someone new to MapleStory. It describes its objective as preserving the service as welcoming and fair, not as penalizing players.
What the memo does not cover
The notice is a policy statement. It does not name specific exploits, list penalty lengths, or describe enforcement tools. It does not announce any new rules. It points players to the existing MapleStory Terms of Service and encourages them to read it.
Nexon has not said in this memo whether any enforcement action has already been taken. Any claim about how strictly the policy will be applied at launch would be speculation, and the memo does not support it.
What to do now
- Read the MapleStory Terms of Service, which Nexon says clarifies the standards for play.
- Check the standing of your GMS account before Founder's Access opens, since Nexon says the two worlds share one account.
- Use only the official client and Nexon's published launch channels.
This site will report further account policy details if Nexon publishes them. For dates, packages and account rules, Nexon remains the authoritative source.
Frequently asked
- Does a GMS ban carry over to Classic World?
- Yes. Nexon says an account banned in Global MapleStory will also be banned in MapleStory Classic World, because both run as one service under a single account.
- Can I avoid a ban by switching between GMS and Classic World?
- No. Nexon says players cannot avoid punishment by switching games, and the policy applies regardless of where the violation occurred.
- Will Classic World players see changes from this notice?
- Nexon says the overwhelming majority of players who follow the Terms of Service will experience no change or interruption.
