How MapleStory moves from game monopoly to game plus AI franchise
Originally launched in 2003, the MapleStory franchise has generated more than $4 billion from its over 250 million players. But publisher Nexon is always looking to…
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Nexpace’s Sunyoung Hwang on how MapleStory moves from an ownership economy to a…
One year into MapleStory Universe's journey, developer Nexpace is now laser-focused on moving from making a popular game - PC MMORPG MapleStory N - to encouraging…
MapleStory Universe and Verse8 launch $60,000 AI UGC Vibe Camp, starting 8th June
MapleStory Universe developer Nexpace and AI game creation platform Verse8 are launching Vibe Camp, a collaboration that provides one of the clearest examples of…
MapleStory Universe generated $31 million in its first year
Twelve months on from Nexpace's launch of PC MMORPG MapleStory N on its Henesys blockchain, and the raw figures are impressive.
It's generated more than 150…
Nexpace announces $10 million NXPC buyback
Nexpace, the operator behind MapleStory Universe, has announced an NXPC token buyback program worth up to $10 million.
The buyback will be executed over three…
How MSU 2.0 turns VIBE IP into vibrant ecosystem
After a successful first year, Nexon's web3 arm Nexpace is now moving from operating MapleStory N as the first-party expression of its blockchain economy to…
MapleStory Universe’s winter update adds 96,280 players and boosts transactions 171%
One of the big beasts of blockchain gaming, Nexpace has revealed positive news about growth in MapleStory Universe.
This was triggered by the game’s Winter…
MapleStory Universe had a strong Q4 2025, with lifetime accounts up to 1.9 million
Nexpace has released its Q4 2025 MapleStory Universe ecosystem report titled “Continuing operational normalization while expanding utility and ecosystem levers”.
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MapleStory N launches month-long Pudgy Penguins collab
Blockchain games love a collaboration and the new hook-up between Nexpace's MMORPG MapleStory N and signature crypto IP Pudgy Penguins looks sure to get players…
2026 trends: Nexpace’s Sunyoung Hwang says only projects that implement ‘Invisible…
It's the most wonderful time of the year, the time to look back and consider what we learned during 2025 and how to make the most of that knowledge in 2026.
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MapleStory Universe is burning $1.7 million NXPC tokens
Further to news of its "up to $50 million ecosystem fund", MapleStory Universe developer Nexpace has announced plans for a regular burn mechanism of its NXPC token.…
Nexpace announces $50 million MapleStory Universe ecosystem fund
Six months after the successful launch of its PC MMORPG MapleStory N on its own Avalanche-based Henesys blockchain, Nexpace has set the scene for future long term…
Over 37% of MapleStory Universe’s accounts banned for botting
Highlighting the level of nefarious activity experienced by games, especially blockchain games, Nexon's web3 arm Nexpace has detailed its continuing measures to…
MapleStory Universe hits lifetime 1.75 million accounts with monthly ARPU of $13.40
Maplestory Universe has released its Q3 2025 ecosystem report under the title "A quarter of steady progress and continued foundation building'.
In terms of…
MapleStory Universe is going chain-agnostic to fulfil its Infinite IP Playground vision
Despite running on its own Avalanche-based Hensys blockchain, Nexon's web3 arm Nexpace is gearing up to expand its MapleStory Universe into a multi-chain ecosystem.…
How has MapleStory N performed four months since launch?
It's been four months since South Korean publisher Nexon launched its first blockchain game MapleStory N and the Henesys blockchain via its UAE-based subsidiary…
Boasting 1.9 million wallets and $15 million NXPC item spend, Nexpace hails MapleStory…
Launched on 15th May 2025 by Nexon's web3 division Nexpace, MapleStory N is the first element in the larger MapleStory Universe.
Based on the much-loved…
Nexon adds Credit Level system to deal with MapleStory botting
Nexon and its web3 arm Nexpace are stepping up their efforts to protect MapleStory N and the wider MapleStory Universe from bad actors.
One particular issue has…
Nexon’s NXPC token debuts on Binance Alpha, with TGE on 15th May
In conjunction with Nexon’s anticipated MMORPG MapleStory N launch on 15th May, the MapleStory Universe ecosystem token NXPC will also TGE. Binance will be the…
Much anticipated PC MMORPG MapleStory N goes live globally on 15th May
Nexon's blockchain subsidiary Nexpace has unveiled the global launch date for its MapleStory IP-based MMORPG MapleStory N.
Dropping 15th May, it marks the first…