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Closed Online Test #2 Release Notes


August 4, 2026 6:00 PM UTC - August 13, 2026 12:00 AM UTC

Hi Maplers! Welcome to the Global MapleStory Classic World Closed Online Test #2! This second test is another opportunity for you to jump into the game, explore what has changed since the previous test, and share your feedback with us before the official launch.

For this second test we want you to explore the new areas, systems, and supported features, including the 3rd Job Advancement content that will become available during the later half of the test!

We want to know what works, what doesn’t, and what we may have missed that could make your Global MapleStory Classic World experience even better. Here’s how you can share your feedback:

  • Join our official MapleStory Discord - We have Closed Online Test channels where you can share your feedback, suggestions, and discuss anything you experience during Closed Online Test with other testers!
  • Found a bug? Report them over in our Discord Closed Online Test bug-reports channel.
  • Player Support is available for technical and account-related issues only. If you’re running into something related to that you can submit a ticket here.
  • When the Closed Online Test is over, we’ll be sending out a survey to gather your feedback as well!

  • The game can be played on both Windows and macOS.
  • Xbox and PlayStation controllers are supported. Other controllers may not function properly.
  • The game now supports English and Spanish language.
  • Up to 3 characters can be created per account.
  • Maple Island and Victoria Island will be available for you to explore! On August 8, 2026 12:00 AM UTC the airship to Ossyria will begin operating and characters Lv. 10 and above can explore Orbis, El Nath, and Dead Mine.
  • There are 4 jobs you can choose from.
Warrior
Perion
Magician
Ellinia
Bowman
Henesys
Thief
Kerning City
  • The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Job Advancements are available at Lv. 10, Lv. 30, and Lv. 70 respectively.
  • Starting August 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC, you can set your character to Lv. 100 by speaking with the Job Advancement instructors at the Chief’s Residence located in El Nath. This will allow you to freely test the 3rd Job Advancement and its skills.
    • Equipment and consumable items needed for the selected job will be added to your inventory. Once you change jobs, you cannot change jobs again for 1 hour.
Tylus
Crusader
White Knight
Dragon Knight
Robeira
Mage (Fire/Poison)
Mage (Ice/Lightning)
Priest
Rene
Ranger
Sniper
Arec
Hermit
Chief Bandit
Kerning City Party Quest
Characters Lv. 21 and above can participate in the Kerning City Party Quest “First Time Together”.
Citizenship
Citizenship is a brand new Classic World original system available to characters Lv. 12 and above. Check out the new system and let us know what you think!
Please Note
The Closed Online Test takes place on a test environment and any progress, items, and Cash Shop purchases made during the Closed Online Test period will not carry over to the official launch of Classic World.
All content experienced in this Closed Online Test is subject to change and is not reflective of the final version at the official launch of Classic World.
The use of unauthorized programs or other forms of cheating may result in action being taken against your account.

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August 4, 2026 - August 12, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

We want to support you during the Closed Online Test, so we prepared a starter gift to help kick off your playtest journey when you create a new character during the Closed Online Test period!

Requirements
Lv. 8 and above characters
  • Accept the ‘[Event] Gift for the New Journey’ quest that appears above your character to receive your Gift for the New Journey. This gift can only be claimed once per account.
  • Open the gift to receive the following:
Leaf Points (5,000) Exchange Coupon
Untradable, 7-day duration
Regular Store Permit
Untradable, 7-day duration
Megaphone (x10)
Untradable, 7-day duration
Super Megaphone (x5)
Untradable, 7-day duration
Red Potion (x30)
Tradable, Permanent
Blue Potion (x30)
Tradable, Permanent
Safety Charm (x3)
Untradable, 7-day duration
Hired Merchants Box
Untradable, 7-day duration

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August 4, 2026 - August 12, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

As you explore Maple Island and Victoria Island, reach level milestones to unlock quests and earn exclusive rewards along the way! We want to encourage you to push through the content and see how far you can get. Quests will be available to complete on specific dates during the Closed Online Test period.

Available
August 4, 2026
  • Reach Lv. 10
  • Complete the '[Event] A Strange and Familiar Wood' quest by talking to Arwen the Fairy.
Reward
  • Classic Beginnings Label Ring: Untradable, Permanent.
Available
August 4, 2026
  • Reach Lv. 15
  • Complete the '[Event] Beyond the Unknown' quest by talking to Arwen the Fairy.
Reward
  • Classic Beginnings Chat Ring: Untradable, Permanent.

Note: Accounts that complete the ‘[Event] A Strange and Familiar Wood’ and ‘[Event] Beyond the Unknown’ quests will be able to claim the same rewards again at the official launch of Classic World. Accounts that completed these quests during the first Closed Online Test and complete them again during the second Closed Online Test will receive two of each corresponding reward at the official launch of Classic World.

On August 8, 2026, the airship to Ossyria will be ready for departure! Board the airship at Ellinia Station and travel beyond Victoria Island to explore areas like Orbis, El Nath, and Dead Mine.

Available
August 8, 2026
  • Reach Lv. 20
  • Complete the ‘[Event] A New Adventure Awaits’ quest by talking to Betty.
Reward
  • Ticket to Orbis (Basic): Untradable, Permanent.
  • Leaf Points (5,000) Exchange Coupon: Untradable, 7-day duration.
  • Blue Potion (x30): Tradable, Permanent.

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August 4, 2026 - August 12, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

Grow a Maple Leaf while you play and hang out in Maple World to earn rewards!

Requirements
Lv. 10 and above characters
  • Accept the ‘[Event] Growing Leaf’ quest by talking to Maple Administrator.
  • Receive a Pale Maple Leaf and after playing for 60 minutes it’ll ripen into a Reddened Maple Leaf. Bring the Reddened Maple Leaf to Maple Administrator to receive the following rewards:
Leaf Points (1,000) Exchange Coupon
Untradable, 7-day duration
Safety Charm
Untradable, 7-day duration
Atmospheric Effect Box
Untradable, 7-day duration
  • The quest can be completed once a day per account and resets daily at 12:00 AM UTC.
  • If you log out before the Pale Maple Leaf ripens, it will disappear and be removed from your inventory.

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August 12, 2026 11:00 PM UTC

Let’s close out the second Closed Online Test together with a group photo in Orbis!

  • Meet the GMs and other testers in Orbis on August 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC for a final group photo.
  • Talk to Lyn located in Lith Harbor to instantly move to Orbis!

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While you’re playtesting, our GMs are going to be hanging out in-game too! GMs will be popping up throughout the day, so if you see one in the wild, come say hi! They’ll also be hosting a couple of events that you can participate in during the test period.

August 6, 9, 12 | Time: 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

How to Participate

  • Talk to Paul at Lith Harbor to move to the event map. Test your physical fitness and take on a jump quest within 15 minutes.
  • Movement and jump are set to default, and skills like Haste and Teleport are disabled. Consumable items can't be used either.
  • Successfully complete the physical fitness challenge to receive the Scroll of Secrets reward.

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August 5, 2026 - August 12, 2026 | Time: 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

GMs are causing chaos in towns and are summoning monsters across the map! With the power of friendship, join other Maplers to defeat the monsters for a chance to collect rewards. (Note: Death penalties do not apply while in a town.)

Mano
Rewards
King Slime
Rewards
Mushmom
Rewards

Zombie
Mushmom
Rewards
Jr. Balrog
Rewards

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August 5, 8, 11 | Time: 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

Team up with other Maplers and harvest as many coconuts as possible before time runs out! Watch out for obstacles and traps as you compete to earn the highest score.

How to Participate

  • Talk to Paul at Lith Harbor to move to the event map.
  • Players will be divided into two teams.
  • Players that own a Scroll of Secrets cannot enter the event.
  • Attack coconut trees using melee attacks to collect as many coconuts as possible within 5 minutes.
    • Ranged attacks and skills cannot be used and will be disabled.
    • If you don’t have a melee weapon, you can purchase one by talking to Harry located in the event map.
  • The winning team receives the Scroll of Secrets reward.

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August 7, 10 | Time: 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

Climb your way through three stages and choose the correct portals to reach the finish before time runs out!

How to Participate

  • Talk to Paul at Lith Harbor to move to the event map.
  • Movement and jump are set to default and skills like Haste and Teleport are disabled. Consumable items can't be used either.
  • Find your way through ladders and tricky portals within the time limit. Choose carefully, as some portals will move you to the next map while others may send you back to the beginning.
  • Reach the last stage to receive the Scroll of Secrets reward.

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During the Closed Online Test period, the Cash Shop will have its own currency called Leaf Points. Explore the Cash Shop to its fullest, browse around, and try things out because Fashion Story might just be endgame!

  • NX from your existing account cannot be used during the test period.
  • The Gifting feature will be restricted.
  • Items in the Cash Shop may have expiration dates.
  • Pets will have a 3-day duration during the Closed Online Test period so players can test out the Water of Life item.
  • All Cash Shop purchases will be deleted from your account when the Closed Online Test ends.

For the Closed Online Test, we’ve set the price for all items in the Cash Shop to be 100 Leaf Points so you can have the opportunity to try out as many items as possible with the Leaf Points you earn from events. Cash Shop prices in Closed Online Test are not final and what you see is for testing purposes only and are subject to change before the official launch. Have suggestions or feedback about the Cash Shop? How about a Leaf Point for your thoughts? Send them our way HERE.

COUPONS

Hair Coupons

● Mystery Hair Coupon

Use a Mystery Hair Coupon to change your hair to one of the following styles randomly:

Rockie
 
Hontas
 
Grand
Lionman
Neon
Cactus
Urban
Dragon
Hobo
 
Dreamcatcher
 
Gruff &
Tough
Eternal
Elegance
Romance
 
Classy
Sass
Zessica
 
Sunflower
Power
Victorian
Wrap
Desert
Flower
Wave
 
The
Honeybun
Frizzle
Dizzle
Diva
 
Candy
Heart
● Signature Hair Coupon

Use a Signature Hair Coupon to change your hair to one of the following styles of your choice:

Natural
 
Cozy
Amber
Fury
 
Casanova
 
Tornade
Hair
Slick Dean
Babby Cut
Messy Spike
Super Suave
Rise N Shine
Fuzz
 
Preppy
Spike
Roving Rockstar
Fluffy Dolly
Hair
Lady
Mariko
Ming Ming
Hair
Cecelia
Twist
Minnie
 
Curly
Stream
Jean
Hair
Princess Warrior
Maiden’s Weave
Ballroom Classic
Darling
Diva
Onna’s
Honor
Dashing Damsel

Face Coupons

● Mystery Face Coupon

Use a Mystery Face Coupon to change your face to one of the following styles randomly:

Intense
Stare
Eye of
the Lion
Irritable
Face
Fierce
Edge
Worrisome Glare
Rebel’s
Fire
Smokey
Eyes
Wisdom Glance
Pucker Up Face
Babyface
Pout
Look of
Death
Hypnotized Look
● Signature Face Coupon

Use a Signature Face Coupon to change your face to one of the following styles of your choice:

Ghostface Stare
Demure
Poise
Overjoyed Smile
Child’s
Play
Game
Face
Alert
Face
Curious
Dog
Beauty
Stare
Demure Poise Eyes
Athena’s Grace
Hera’s Radiance
Gentle
Glow
Innocent
Look
Lazy
Look

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