MapleStory and MapleStory M is set to celebrate their fans this November with a return to an in-person fanfest format — for the first time since 2019! Maplers from all over the globe can join in by watching the full event on the MapleStory Twitch channel and the MapleStory YouTube channel from 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm UTC. The all-day fan event culminates in MapleStory Boss Blitz when three teams face off on stage and on Twitch in a battle to be crowned Boss Blitz winners!
At MapleStory Fest, fans and content creators who love MapleStory and MapleStory M can celebrate a fantastic year of epic content, updates, and player moments. To thank the fans for their loyalty and excitement for the game throughout the years, MapleStory’s hybrid event will feature special announcements and activities in which Maplers online and at the venue can participate.
To make things even more exciting, all Maplers who join in the live event at home and in person will receive exclusive, limited-time in-game MapleStory Fest rewards for both Maplestory and MapleStory M!
Lastly, Nexon America is pleased to announce its first-ever MapleStory Boss Blitz competition. This three-week-long special event brings together three teams of new-to-MapleStory players, guided by our experienced Bean Brigade coaches, as they train to take the stage at MapleStory Fest in the ultimate face-off for the trophy. Along the way, Maplers can support their favorite team and earn unique Twitch Drops created exclusively for Boss Blitz!
- Team PINK BEAN: players Peterpark, Blaustoise, and coach Daboki
- Team GREEN SLIME: players Zizaran, Bajheera, and coach Atobe112
- Team ORANGE MUSHROOM: players Stoopzz, Stoopzz, and coach Mimi
More details on the teams, Twitch Drops, and streaming schedules can be found here.
And to ensure that all Maplers have a safe and fun experience, attendees at MapleStory Fest will need to provide 1) proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, 2) submit to a quick digital thermometer temperature check, 3) and wear a mask upon check-in for the duration of the event. Please see Health Measures at MapleStory Fest below for further details.
Tickets for MapleStory Fest are available to purchase here beginning October 24.
To learn more about both events, visit the MapleStory Fest website and the MapleStory Boss Blitz competition website. To keep up to date with all the latest news, be sure to follow @MapleStory and @PlayMapleM on Twitter and Discord.
Health Measures at MapleStory Fest
MapleStory Fest will be fully compliant with all Los Angeles County and CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. Nexon America requires all in-person attendees ages 5 and up to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination status by either digital passport or physical vaccination card. If you cannot show proof via digital app passport or physical immunization/vaccination card, a negative Rapid antigen or negative PCR test result within 24 hours of the MapleStory Fest event can be shown as proof. In all cases, the proof of vaccination or test results must match the name on the attendee’s government-issued ID.
Nexon America further requires all attendees, exhibitors, and staff to wear provided masks (or wear their own) for the duration of the event, except for when eating or drinking.
Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the MapleStory Fest venue. The venue is an indoor/outdoor facility.
More detailed information can be found at the MapleStory Fest ticketing website in the FAQ section.
You can check out a trailer for the event below:
Source: Press Release
