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Summary: What’s Next for MapleStory Universe?
Following the launch of MapleStory N, Nexpace (blockchain arm of Nexon) plans to *expand the MapleStory Universe* into a broader, more accessible ecosystem with mobile and web-based experiences by Q1 2026**.
πΉ Key Highlights:
- MapleStory N is a PC-based MMORPG where in-game items are represented as NFTs on the Avalanche-based Henesys blockchain.
- Nexpace aims to lower the entry barrier by launching over a dozen lighter mobile/web apps tied to the core game.
- First web app (launching by August 2025) will allow players to enhance items.
- Future apps will let users level characters, do quests, or grind XP on the go.
- A character rental system—where players can pay others to level up for them—is also being developed for release by early 2026.
π§ Builder Ecosystem:
- Currently, third-party developers must get Nexpace approval and an API key to build.
- A developer portal is set to launch in Q3/Q4 2025, moving the platform toward a permissionless model.
- Builders will be rewarded in NXPC tokens, with 80% of supply reserved for contributors.
π¬ Vision:
- Inspired by games like EA FC Ultimate Team, Nexpace wants MapleStory fans to casually engage with the universe throughout the day (e.g., while commuting or working), saving deep gameplay for weekends.
- All efforts aim to accommodate the aging player base, many of whom now have less time for PC gaming.
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Bottom Line: MapleStory Universe is evolving beyond the PC with mobile/web expansions, contributor incentives, and eventual decentralization—making the iconic RPG more accessible for modern, time-strapped players.
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