MapleStory

MapleStory

Platform • Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure
2003

MapleStory is an upcoming Platform/Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure game releasing on PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on April 29, 2003.

Developed by Wizet and published by Shanda, Nexon Co. Ltd., AsiaSoft, Gamania.

Release Date: 04/30/2003

Released
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Story

Welcome to MapleStory, the original side-scrolling MMORPG where epic adventure, action and good friends await you. With hundreds of hours of gameplay, this immersive role-playing experience will allow you to unleash your wild side as you create and train a mighty hero, conquer perilous dungeons, overcome terrifying bosses, socialize with your friends and much more. Your MapleStory begins today!

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

PlatformRole-playing (RPG)Adventure

Developer

  • Wizet

Publishers

  • Shanda
  • Nexon Co. Ltd.
  • AsiaSoft
  • Gamania

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Side view

Part of

  • MapleStory franchise

Ratings & Reviews

50%
Critic Score
1 reviews
74%
User Score
45 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasy

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO)

Key Features

piratesanimemagicgrinding2dsummoning supportdeathelves

Release Information

Primary Release Date

April 29, 2003

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

June 1, 2005
Asia
April 12, 2007
Europe
May 11, 2005
North America
April 29, 2003
Asia

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for MapleStory on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with MapleStory, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about MapleStory