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Undid revision 1055338518 by Yeeno (talk) No clear explanation of removal that explains the difference between the Global server marketplace and the South Korean server marketplace/premium store, as the game had/has two different markets and do not share the same premium store with different currency and offerings, unless it is confirmed/verified that all game servers use the same premium store. They are treated as two different stores as such.
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== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
[[File:MapleStory2 Screenshot.jpg|thumb|A screenshot of gameplay from the now defunct western version of the game. The player character is in the centre of the screenshot, while the game chat panel is in the bottom left. To the bottom is the player's health, items and abilities, with a map and quest log to the top right.]]
[[File:MapleStory2 Screenshot.jpg|thumb|A screenshot of gameplay from the now defunct western version of the game. The player character is in the centre of the screenshot, while the game chat panel is in the bottom left. To the bottom is the player's health, items and abilities, with a map and quest log to the top right.]]
Unlike its predecessor, MapleStory 2 features third-person movement, and a "blocky look, similar to [[Minecraft]]" according to [[Polygon (website)|Polygon's]] Jullia Lee.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Julia|date=2018-05-10|title=MapleStory 2 is nothing like the original game, and that's good|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/10/17340000/maplestory-2-closed-beta-impressions|access-date=2021-03-04|website=Polygon|language=en}}</ref> The game contains features commonly seen in MMORPGs, such as a leveling system and customizable weapons and armour, but also a "[[Battle royale game|Battle Royale]]" mode,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Austin|date=2018-06-28|title=Dear lord, even MapleStory 2 has a battle royale mode|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/dear-lord-even-maplestory-2-has-a-battle-royale-mode/|access-date=2021-03-04|website=PC Gamer|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Player versus player|PVP]] arena and interior decoration minigame.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andrew Whalen On 1/3/19 at 6:05 PM EST|date=2019-01-03|title='MapleStory 2' Skybound Expansion includes massive new Chaos Raid, but you'll need a high Gear Score|url=https://www.newsweek.com/maplestory-2-update-skybound-expansion-patch-notes-classes-raids-1278967|access-date=2021-03-05|website=Newsweek|language=en}}</ref> There were also a number of [[Premium currency|premium in-game currencies]], called the Blue Meret and Meso Token respectively, which allowed players to buy unique equipment for their characters in the global servers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McAloon|first=Alissa|title=Nexon to close down MapleStory 2 global servers this spring|url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/359781/Nexon_to_close_down_MapleStory_2_global_servers_this_spring.php|access-date=2021-03-04|website=www.gamasutra.com|language=en}}</ref> The premium currency (also known as 캐시 아이템) in the Korean server is called {{Lang|kr|메럿}}, and is used to buy items in the premium shop.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gamefocus.co.kr/detail.php?number=46888|title=파이널테스트에서 미리 경험해 본 '메이플스토리2'의 캐시 아이템|publisher=게임포커스|date=15 May 2015 |access-date=25 September 2021}}</ref>
Unlike its predecessor, MapleStory 2 features third-person movement, and a "blocky look, similar to [[Minecraft]]" according to [[Polygon (website)|Polygon's]] Jullia Lee.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Julia|date=2018-05-10|title=MapleStory 2 is nothing like the original game, and that's good|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/10/17340000/maplestory-2-closed-beta-impressions|access-date=2021-03-04|website=Polygon|language=en}}</ref> The game contains features commonly seen in MMORPGs, such as a leveling system and customizable weapons and armour, but also a "[[Battle royale game|Battle Royale]]" mode,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Austin|date=2018-06-28|title=Dear lord, even MapleStory 2 has a battle royale mode|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/dear-lord-even-maplestory-2-has-a-battle-royale-mode/|access-date=2021-03-04|website=PC Gamer|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Player versus player|PVP]] arena and interior decoration minigame.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andrew Whalen On 1/3/19 at 6:05 PM EST|date=2019-01-03|title='MapleStory 2' Skybound Expansion includes massive new Chaos Raid, but you'll need a high Gear Score|url=https://www.newsweek.com/maplestory-2-update-skybound-expansion-patch-notes-classes-raids-1278967|access-date=2021-03-05|website=Newsweek|language=en}}</ref> There were also a number of [[Premium currency|premium in-game currencies]], called the Blue Meret and Meso Token respectively, which allowed players to buy unique equipment for their characters in the global servers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McAloon|first=Alissa|title=Nexon to close down MapleStory 2 global servers this spring|url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/359781/Nexon_to_close_down_MapleStory_2_global_servers_this_spring.php|access-date=2021-03-04|website=www.gamasutra.com|language=en}}</ref> The premium currency (also known as 캐시 아이템) in the korean server is called 메럿, and is used to buy items in the premium shop of the game in the korean servers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gamefocus.co.kr/detail.php?number=46888|title=파이널테스트에서 미리 경험해 본 '메이플스토리2'의 캐시 아이템|publisher=게임포커스|date=15 May 2015 |access-date=25 September 2021}}</ref>


== End of Japanese and Global version services ==
== End of Japanese and Global version services ==

Revision as of 18:44, 29 November 2021

MapleStory 2
Logo of MapleStory 2
Developer(s)NSquare
Publisher(s)Nexon
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
  • KOR: July 7, 2015
  • CHN: September 21, 2017[1]
  • WW: October 10, 2018[2]
Genre(s)Massively multiplayer online role-playing game
Mode(s)Multiplayer

MapleStory 2 (Korean: 메이플스토리 2; RR: Meipeul Seutori 2) is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game, developed by NSquare in association with Nexon and NCSoft. MapleStory 2 was released on 7 July 2015 in Korea.[3] The game takes many of the features of the original game, MapleStory, and applies them to a 3D voxel-based environment. Most enemies, NPCs, and locations made a return in this sequel, although with several changes.

Release

On April 14, 2018, the Western version of MapleStory 2 was announced for release with the first days of closed beta scheduled from May 9 to 16, 2018.[4] On June 8, 2018, Nexon announced the launching of a second closed beta to launch on the July 18.[5] On August 21, 2018, Nexon announced the global release of MapleStory 2. The game was released to western markets on October 10, 2018 as a premier event.[2]

Gameplay

A screenshot of gameplay from the now defunct western version of the game. The player character is in the centre of the screenshot, while the game chat panel is in the bottom left. To the bottom is the player's health, items and abilities, with a map and quest log to the top right.

Unlike its predecessor, MapleStory 2 features third-person movement, and a "blocky look, similar to Minecraft" according to Polygon's Jullia Lee.[6] The game contains features commonly seen in MMORPGs, such as a leveling system and customizable weapons and armour, but also a "Battle Royale" mode,[7] PVP arena and interior decoration minigame.[8] There were also a number of premium in-game currencies, called the Blue Meret and Meso Token respectively, which allowed players to buy unique equipment for their characters in the global servers.[9] The premium currency (also known as 캐시 아이템) in the korean server is called 메럿, and is used to buy items in the premium shop of the game in the korean servers.[10]

End of Japanese and Global version services

On March 18, 2020, MapleStory 2 Japan and West's management team announced that the game's Japanese and Global services respectively would be closed permanently as of May 27, 2020. The game continues service in Korea and China.[11] An official archive page was set up by Nexon, with illustrations and concept art available for download for free.[12]

References

  1. ^ "《冒险岛2》不限号全面开放公告". Tencent Games. September 21, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "[Update] Producer Blog - MapleStory 2 Premiere Event Recap | Official MapleStory 2 Website". Nexon. August 24, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "MapleStory 2". Nexon. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  4. ^ "Sign Up for Closed Beta | Official MapleStory 2 Website". MapleStory 2 | Official Website. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  5. ^ "Announcing Closed Beta 2". MapleStory 2. June 8, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  6. ^ Lee, Julia (2018-05-10). "MapleStory 2 is nothing like the original game, and that's good". Polygon. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
  7. ^ Wood, Austin (2018-06-28). "Dear lord, even MapleStory 2 has a battle royale mode". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
  8. ^ Andrew Whalen On 1/3/19 at 6:05 PM EST (2019-01-03). "'MapleStory 2' Skybound Expansion includes massive new Chaos Raid, but you'll need a high Gear Score". Newsweek. Retrieved 2021-03-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ McAloon, Alissa. "Nexon to close down MapleStory 2 global servers this spring". www.gamasutra.com. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
  10. ^ "파이널테스트에서 미리 경험해 본 '메이플스토리2'의 캐시 아이템". 게임포커스. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  11. ^ Lee, Julia (2020-03-18). "MapleStory 2's global servers to close less than two years from launch". Polygon. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
  12. ^ "MapleStory 2 Archives | Official MapleStory Website". MapleStory 2 Archives | Official MapleStory Website. Retrieved 2021-03-04.


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