MapleStory Universe is launching its MapleStory N blockchain-powered online game

MapleStory Universe––the Web3 IP-expansion initiative from Nexon– is launching MapleStory N, the blockchain-powered MMORPG. The game is live today (May 15), bringing new dimensions to the 22-year-old MapleStory intellectual property franchise. Backed by over 31.5 million on-chain transactions during its playtests, MapleStory N represents a major milestone at the intersection of nostalgic gaming experience and Web3 innovation. Amid widespread skepticism by gaming communities, the MapleStory team believes Web3 is key to securing the future of games. The company worked for a long time on the project, transitioning the game from Web2 to Web3. Playtests have gone well, as half of all players consistently played the game in testing. The game is the work of Nexpace, the Web3 IP-expansion initiative backed by Nexon. As the countdown to the launch of MapleStory N begins, players around the world can look forward to a journey that blends nostalgic 2D side-scrolling gameplay with innovative W ... Read full article.