# MapleStory changelog

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- Vendor: NEXON Korea Corporation
- Category: Games
- Official site: https://www.nexon.com/maplestory
- Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/maplestory)
- Harvested from: Steam (app 216150)
- Entries below: 5 (newest first)

What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog.

## Releases

### v.270 - Ride the Lightning Patch Notes

- Date: 2026-07-22
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/216150/view/679630785292009483
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/maplestory/releases/steam-679630785292009483

- **added** — New boss Jupiter has been added
- **added** — New area Geardock has been discovered
- **added** — Astra Secondary Weapons have been added
- **added** — Destiny 2nd Transcendence Weapon has been added
- **changed** — Kinesis class receives fresh updates
- **added** — Kinetic event allows players to obtain Hyper Burninator for accelerated growth
- **added** — Ride or Die feature allows players to challenge weekly bosses for weekly rewards
- **added** — Operation: Dive roguelite dungeon has been added
- **added** — Fantasia Finale continues the Night of Phantasms event

A new threat emerges from the stars as the new boss **Jupiter **arrives. Explore the newly discovered Geardock and gear up with the new **Astra Secondary Weapons**! Complete new missions and transcend even further with **Destiny 2nd Transcendence Weapon**. **Kinesis** returns with fresh updates and with the **Kinetic** event you can grab a **Hyper Burninator** to speed up your growth. Buckle up for **Ride or Die** and challenge weekly bosses for weekly rewards! **Operation: Dive** has a new roguelite dungeon ready for you to explore and the Night of Phantasms lingers on with the **Fantasia Finale**!

Check out the patch notes (https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/update/42415/v-270-ride-the-lightning-patch-notes)!

### v.269 - Ride the Lightning Patch Notes

- Date: 2026-06-16
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/216150/view/708901012699611137
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/maplestory/releases/steam-708901012699611137

- **added** — New job Erel Light has been added to the game
- **added** — New boss Malefic Star has been added
- **added** — New challenge boss Kai the swordsman has been added for Challengers
- **added** — Discord Connect feature allows seamless party connection
- **added** — Voice chat is now available within settings
- **added** — Kromos archives can be explored to earn rewards and learn Magatia lore
- **added** — New area Night of Phantasms has been added
- **added** — New companion Ellanos can be raised in Night of Phantasms

A new light emerges in the Maple World! Embrace the power of starlight as one of the newest jobs **Erel Light** makes their way through. But as darkness follows close, face off against our newest foe, **Malefic Star**, and for Challengers, take on the swordsman **Kai**. The stars are aligning and so are your friends! Seamlessly connect with your party through **Discord Connect **or **voice chat **now available within your settings. Dive deep into Kromos archives to earn rewards and get into the lore of Magatia. Head out to **Night of Phantasms** to raise your new trusty companion **Ellanos**!

More opportunities for growth are available through numerous events, so let’s buzz through and get into everything this **v.269 Ride the Lightning** update has to offer!

Check out the patch notes **(https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/update/41138/v-269-ride-the-lightning-patch-notes)**!

### v.268 Maple University: 21st Anniversary Patch Notes

- Date: 2026-04-21
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/216150/view/524248354559885313
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/maplestory/releases/steam-524248354559885313

- **added** — Add Campus Life event with Pink Bean's Maple Campus Tour
- **added** — Add Monster Election voting feature
- **added** — Add My Maple U Student ID customization
- **added** — Add Hasty Hunting MAX event
- **added** — Add Club Fair event
- **added** — Add Punch King minigame
- **added** — Add Rowdy Campus Life event
- **added** — Add Glorious Graduation event

Class is in session, Maplers! Kick off **Campus Life** with **Pink Bean's Maple Campus Tour**, vote for your fav in the **Monster Election**, and show everyone you're a proud Maple University student with your very own **My Maple U Student ID**. Stack your schedule with **Hasty Hunting MAX** and check out the **Club Fair** with other students... I mean your fellow Maplers! Then test your strength in **Punch King** between your class breaks. Get ready for a **Rowdy Campus Life** and work towards a **Glorious Graduation**!

Head over to our official site for more details of our v.268 Patch Notes **(https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/update/39235/v-268-maple-university-21st-anniversary-patch-notes#ClubFair)!**

### v.268 Maple University: 21st Anniversary Update Preview

- Date: 2026-04-15
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/216150/view/527625419561632078
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/maplestory/releases/steam-527625419561632078

- **added** — Maple University: 21st Anniversary event with enrollment opening soon
- **added** — Pink Bean character arrives to provide support through the first year
- **added** — Campus-based content for both combat and non-combat activities

We are pleased to announce that enrollment for the **Maple University: 21st Anniversary** semester is opening soon! Please prepare your equipment and report to campus immediately. Whether you’re hitting the books or the bosses, Pink Bean has arrived to cheer you on through your first year.

Check out the details of the Update Preview **(https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/update/39606/v-268-maple-university-21st-anniversary-update-preview)!**

### v.267 - MapleStory x One-Punch Man Patch Notes

- Date: 2026-03-18
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/216150/view/537755982024933384
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/maplestory/releases/steam-537755982024933384

Explore the new **Epic Dungeon: Nightmare Paradise** and face off against enemies invading our dreams. Track your adventures and encounters with the **World Archive**, experience **Job Skill Changes**, and check out several **UI Improvements** that make it easier than ever to stay connected with your friends. The **Wild Hunter Revamp** is finally here and the **[Redux Event] Savage** is ready to help you jump in and push those levels!

Head over to our official site for more details of our v.268 Patch Notes **(https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/update/36809/v-267-maple-story-x-one-punch-man-patch-notes)!**