MapleStory Classic World has been announced in celebration of the game’s 20th anniversary. This upcoming version aims to bring back the nostalgic gameplay style sought after by longtime fans.

Return to the Roots

The desire to revisit classic MMOs shows a strong preference for nostalgia. For instance, Old School Runescape, which reflects the gaming experience from 2007, continues to thrive. Similarly, Blizzard’s launch of World of Warcraft Classic in 2018 marked a significant moment in gaming history, and now MapleStory is ready to join the ranks with its new Classic World.

Hanbyeol Oh states that the new world will be “a faithful recreation of the old school MapleStory experience, built by a team that understands what made early MapleStory so special.”

Translation: Hanbyeol Oh says that the new version will faithfully recreate the classic MapleStory experience, created by a team that knows what made the original game unique.

The game, which has been operational for over 20 years, includes contributions from Miyoung ‘Nemi’ Oh, who was the lead designer during its initial phase and is now revisiting the same role for Classic World.

“We hope to recreate all the features and qualities that made early MapleStory special, while also looking toward the future,” Miyoung Oh asserts.

Translation: Miyoung Oh hopes to bring back all the elements that made the original MapleStory great while also planning ahead for future enhancements.

The release date for MapleStory Classic World has yet to be determined, but gamers can expect more information later in 2025.