# MapleStory v.269 - Ride the Lightning Patch Notes

- Product: MapleStory (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/maplestory)
- Vendor: NEXON Korea Corporation
- Date: 2026-06-16
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/216150/view/708901012699611137
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/maplestory/releases/2026-06-16-v.269-ride-the-lightning-patch-notes

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- **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)**!