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Maple Now (July 16, 2026)GeneralKMS

Maple Now (July 16, 2026)

A new Maple Now livestream happened after the 2nd test world patch for the new 3rd skill core. That was prety much the main topic, where Changseop talked about their intentions and the feedback received from players. He also mentioned that there will be a big balance patch in September!

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Orange Mushroom·Jul 18, 2026
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KMST ver. 1.2.203 – 3rd Hexa Skill Core!Patch NotesKMS

KMST ver. 1.2.203 – 3rd Hexa Skill Core!

The most recent test server update added the new 3rd Hexa skill cores! I’m sure most people have heard about them and the complaints that they’re way too weak, but I expect next week’s test server patch to make a bunch of changes for the better. Don’t expect later posts to be as fast as

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Orange Mushroom·Jul 12, 2026
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KMS ver. 1.2.416 – MapleStory Overdrive: Ruler of Covenants, Lethe!Patch NotesKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.416 – MapleStory Overdrive: Ruler of Covenants, Lethe!

The first patch of the MapleStory Overdrive update has been released, featuring the new Demon magician job, Lethe, the Ruler of Covenants! There’s also a ton of QoL improvements, system updates, and events like Challengers World season 4. As many of you have noticed, this post took a while to come out (it’s been like

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Orange Mushroom·Jul 5, 2026
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2026 MapleStory Summer Showcase – Overdrive!GeneralKMS

2026 MapleStory Summer Showcase – Overdrive!

The 2026 MapleStory summer showcase Overdrive took place yesterday! The update features a new job, the Ruler of Covenants, Lethe, the 3rd Hexa skill core, a new boss Bellona, and various reorganizations and events. This test world will be quite short as the live server patch is on Thursday! Big thanks to DK for sharing

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Orange Mushroom·Jun 14, 2026
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KMS ver. 1.2.415 – Maple Attack: Event Boss – Maple Warrior Jin!EventKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.415 – Maple Attack: Event Boss – Maple Warrior Jin!

The third patch for MapleStory’s 23rd anniversary: Maple Attack! has been released, and like I mentioned in the Maple Now post, it’s a pretty small patch. It’s almost entirely events, including the Summer Countdown lead up to the Overdrive update this summer, and a new event boss, Maple Warrior Jin! Looking ahead, the Overdrive update

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Orange Mushroom·May 20, 2026
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Maple Now (May 7, 2026) – MapleStory Movie & Summer Showcase Date AnnouncedGeneralKMS

Maple Now (May 7, 2026) – MapleStory Movie & Summer Showcase Date Announced

This Maple Now was last week (the official server patch is tomorrow) but it’s small enough that I can just cover it very briefly. It was mostly covering the new events in this patch (very little actual content) but at the end, there were two special announcements!

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Orange Mushroom·May 13, 2026
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KMS ver. 1.2.414 – Maple Attack: 3rd Common Core!Patch NotesKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.414 – Maple Attack: 3rd Common Core!

The second patch of the MapleStory 23rd anniversary event has been released. It’s actually pretty small compared to the other off-season patches we’ve been getting recently, but it does include the new 3rd Common Core and the ability to change Sol Hecate’s appearance! We don’t know much about the next patch in May, but they

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Orange Mushroom·Apr 17, 2026
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Maple Now (April 9, 2026) – 3rd Common Core & Probability-Related FixesPatch NotesKMS

Maple Now (April 9, 2026) – 3rd Common Core & Probability-Related Fixes

Okay I know I said I probably wouldn’t be doing Maple Now translations anymore but this one was relatively short and easier to write up (maybe because this April patch is quite small) so I just did it.

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Orange Mushroom·Apr 10, 2026
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KMS ver. 1.2.413 – MapleStory’s 23rd Anniversary: Maple Attack!EventKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.413 – MapleStory’s 23rd Anniversary: Maple Attack!

MapleStory’s 23rd anniversary: Maple Attack has begun! This patch contains a ton of gameplay improvements to leveling up, boss patterns, skill rings, enhancing, and boss rewards, as well as the new Training Grounds system to test out your damage rotation and help the MapleStory team in future balancing. The main event is themed around Maple

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Orange Mushroom·Mar 23, 2026
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Maple Now LAN Virtual Tour!GeneralKMS

Maple Now LAN Virtual Tour!

As stated previously, Director Changseop did a live stream yesterday called the Maple Now LAN Virtual Tour! He said it would be a mini-showcase and it was definitely that (or even more) with all the stuff he announced. This year’s anniversary will take place over the next three months (March, April, May) and they have

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Orange Mushroom·Mar 16, 2026
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KMS ver. 1.2.412 – MapleStory Crown: Geardrak, Jupiter, & Guild Castle!Patch NotesKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.412 – MapleStory Crown: Geardrak, Jupiter, & Guild Castle!

The third and final patch of the MapleStory Crown update, featuring the new level 295 area Geardrak and the new end-game boss Jupiter! It also includes the Destiny Weapon 2nd transcendence, the Guild Castle system, and the MapleStory x Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End collaboration.

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Orange Mushroom·Feb 14, 2026
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KMS ver. 1.2.411 – MapleStory Crown: Sol Hecate, Astra Subweapon, & Radiant Malefic Star!Patch NotesKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.411 – MapleStory Crown: Sol Hecate, Astra Subweapon, & Radiant Malefic Star!

The second patch of the MapleStory Crown update has been released! It contains the new 6th job common core, Sol Hecate, the new Astra subweapon system, and a new boss, Radiant Malefic Star! There were also some skill balance adjustments and other game changes/QoL.

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Orange Mushroom·Jan 18, 2026
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KMS ver. 1.2.410 – MapleStory Crown: Kinesis Remaster!Patch NotesKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.410 – MapleStory Crown: Kinesis Remaster!

The first patch of the MapleStory Crown update has been released! The main features include the Kinesis remaster, tons various game improvements and quality of life changes, and Challenge World season 3. This time, there’s an extra Challenge World-exclusive season t, Kai! Sorry for the post being late, this patch came out a week and

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Orange Mushroom·Dec 29, 2025
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2025 MapleStory Winter Showcase – Crown!GeneralKMS

2025 MapleStory Winter Showcase – Crown!

The winter showcase for the winter update, Maplestory Crown, took place yesterday! The main features were a new 6th job common skill for bossing, not one, not two, but three new bosses, and the Kinesis remaster! The test server also opened up shortly afterwards, but I think this time, I’m going to skip the KMST

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Orange Mushroom·Dec 14, 2025
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KMS ver. 1.2.409 – MapleStory X One Punch Man!Patch NotesKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.409 – MapleStory X One Punch Man!

The newest live server patch features the second anime collaboration, MapleStory X One Punch Man! Almost exactly one year after Demon Slayer, this event features a limited-time job, Saitama, as well as various events and cosmetics. The patch also includes some more skill balancing and QoL changes. The winter showcase Crown is coming up on

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Orange Mushroom·Nov 24, 2025
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KMST ver. 1.2.195 – Winter Showcase Date and New Anime Collab: One Punch Man!EventKMS

KMST ver. 1.2.195 – Winter Showcase Date and New Anime Collab: One Punch Man!

This week’s test server patch featured a surprise anime collab, One Punch Man! Since it’s an event, I’ll cover it in the live server post but just like the Demon Slayer collab, you can play as Saitama and get various One Punch Man themed items and outfits. Other than that, this patch just includes some

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Orange Mushroom·Nov 16, 2025
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KMS ver. 1.2.408 – Wild Hunter Remaster & World Archive!Patch NotesKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.408 – Wild Hunter Remaster & World Archive!

The official server has been updated with the Wild Hunter remaster, as well as skill changes to other jobs, and the new World Archive system! Like I mentioned before, this post was late because I was in LA for MapleCon last week. I think everyone knows how it went lol, kinda crazy how bad it

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Orange Mushroom·Nov 1, 2025
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KMST ver. 1.2.194 – Surprise Wild Hunter Remaster!Patch NotesKMS

KMST ver. 1.2.194 – Surprise Wild Hunter Remaster!

Together with the previously expected skill changes for the remaining jobs (plus some additional changes to jobs touched in previous patches), they suddenly revealed the Wild Hunter remaster! There’s also the new World Archive system, which is actually really cute haha. There’s so much detail, new illustrations, and charming backstories as well as nostalgic throwbacks

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Orange Mushroom·Oct 18, 2025
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KMS ver. 1.2.407 – Epic Dungeon: Nightmare Paradise!Patch NotesKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.407 – Epic Dungeon: Nightmare Paradise!

Hey guys, long time no see! I did see a few posts and comments asking where I was and if I was okay, so thanks for your concern, I appreciate people worrying about me haha 😳 I was on vacation for the past couple of weeks, so I wasn’t home during the KMST patch day

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Orange Mushroom·Sep 25, 2025
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KMS ver. 1.2.406 – MapleStory Assemble: The First Adversary!Patch NotesKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.406 – MapleStory Assemble: The First Adversary!

The third patch of the MapleStory Assemble update has been released, featuring the new boss, the First Adversary, as well as a round of skill balancing (that will continue in the next two months) and boss system changes. There were some additional skill changes from the test server and I think I got them all

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Orange Mushroom·Aug 24, 2025
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KMST ver. 1.2.192 – The First Adversary & Skill ChangesPatch NotesKMS

KMST ver. 1.2.192 – The First Adversary & Skill Changes

This week’s test server patch includes the new boss, the First Adversary, as well as surprise skill balancing! In the Maple Now, Director Changseop also stated that this balancing will continue in the next couple of months and he gave a roadmap for content until October.

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Orange Mushroom·Aug 16, 2025
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KMS ver. 1.2.405 – MapleStory Assemble: Ascent Skills!Patch NotesKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.405 – MapleStory Assemble: Ascent Skills!

Can you spot the KPop Demon Hunters references? The second patch of the MapleStory Assemble update has been released, featuring the new HEXA Matrix Ascent skills! There’s also some QoL changes and a few additional events. We should be expecting the next KMST patch on August 7, with the new boss, the First Adversary!

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Orange Mushroom·Jul 18, 2025
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KMST ver. 1.2.191 – Ascent Skill ChangesPatch NotesKMS

KMST ver. 1.2.191 – Ascent Skill Changes

The second test server patch for the new Ascent skills has been released, with some minor damage adjustments across the board. It also has some Len skill changes, improvements to the Cash Shop and all the shop UIs, and a couple of boss changes among other things.

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Orange Mushroom·Jul 12, 2025
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KMST ver. 1.2.190 – Ascent Skills!Patch NotesKMS

KMST ver. 1.2.190 – Ascent Skills!

The test server was updated with the new HEXA skills, Ascent Skills! There will be another patch next week with additional changes before they’re added to the official server on July 17.

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Orange Mushroom·Jul 4, 2025
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KMS ver. 1.2.404 – MapleStory Assemble: The Red-Eyed Wanderer, Len!Patch NotesKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.404 – MapleStory Assemble: The Red-Eyed Wanderer, Len!

The first patch of the MapleStory Assemble update has been released, featuring the new class, the Red-Eyed Wanderer, Len! It also contains a ton of QoL improvements such as the Buff Sequence feature, cooldowns resetting upon boss entry, and a completely unified Cash Storage! The next part of the update will be the second 6th

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Orange Mushroom·Jun 21, 2025
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KMST ver. 1.2.189 – Minor ChangesPatch NotesKMS

KMST ver. 1.2.189 – Minor Changes

Pretty small test server patch (other than the new events which I’ll add in the live server post next week), just some minor changes to Len, some of the content added in the first patch, and a new Collector’s Elixir.

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Orange Mushroom·Jun 12, 2025
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KMST ver. 1.2.188 – New Job, Len & Assemble Improvements!Patch NotesKMS

KMST ver. 1.2.188 – New Job, Len & Assemble Improvements!

Shortly after the showcase, the test server was updated with the new job, Len, as well as a large amount of QoL improvements. There will be another test server patch in a couple of days, probably with Len skill changes and the summer events. Note for Len skills: like all other Anima classes, it is

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Orange Mushroom·Jun 9, 2025
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MapleStory Summer 2025 Showcase – Assemble!GeneralKMS

MapleStory Summer 2025 Showcase – Assemble!

The MapleStory Summer 2025 showcase Assemble took place yesterday, detailing what content will be added in the coming months. The first patch will include a new Anima warrior job, Len, the second patch will release new 6th job skills for all classes, and the third patch will add a new boss. And of course it

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Orange Mushroom·Jun 8, 2025
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KMS ver. 1.2.403 – MapleStory’s 22nd Anniversary Part 2EventKMS

KMS ver. 1.2.403 – MapleStory’s 22nd Anniversary Part 2

The second part of the MapleStory 22nd Anniversary: Maple University adds weekly minigames, the return of the Dimensional Tower and World’s Best Punch King events, and a summer pre-registration event. In terms of game content, there were just Dimensional Library updates and a full Cash Shop UI reorganization. The summer update Assemble showcase will take

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Orange Mushroom·May 22, 2025
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KMST ver. 1.2.187 – Dimensional Library Updates & Cash Shop ReorganizationPatch NotesKMS

KMST ver. 1.2.187 – Dimensional Library Updates & Cash Shop Reorganization

The May test server patch is definitely smaller than the past few months, the main content being updates to the Dimensional Library as well as a full Cash Shop UI reorganization, along with some additional events. The big thing was during the Maple Now stream where they announced the MapleStory summer showcase and revealed the

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Orange Mushroom·May 16, 2025
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