MapleStory Universe to Launch Web and Mobile Apps by 2026

Nexpace, the web3 division of Nexon, is planning to launch more than a dozen applications linked to the MapleStory Universe ecosystem by early 2026. These upcoming tools are designed to give players access to parts of the game—such as character growth, item management, and questing—without needing to open the full PC client.

The new apps will be available via web browsers and mobile devices, allowing users to carry out tasks from outside the main game. The goal is to make the platform more accessible to players who have limited time or cannot always use a desktop setup.

Due later this year, the first application will support item enhancement directly from a browser.

Key Insights

• Over a dozen apps connected to MapleStory Universe are planned for release by early 2026
• First app launching by late July or August, focused on item enhancement via web browser
• These apps will allow players to progress characters, manage items, and complete tasks
• A developer hub will also be available by late 2025 to support third-party app contributions
• $NXPC token rewards will be distributed to contributors, with 80% of the supply allocated

What updates are coming to MapleStory Universe ?

Following the launch of MapleStory N in May 2025, Nexpace has begun expanding the game’s structure beyond the PC client. The game itself integrates blockchain elements, including NFT-based items and a native token ($NXPC), and operates on a custom Layer 1 network built on Avalanche.

Whilst the core gameplay remains on desktop, Nexpace has confirmed that it is building a series of companion applications that will connect directly to player accounts. These apps are intended to simplify how players engage with the game and will include tools for quests, trading, progression, and even gameplay delegation—where one player can pay another to complete routine tasks.

Nexpace said that the expansion is partly driven by the habits of long-time fans who now have less time for extended gaming sessions. According to the company, these apps will let players stay involved in the game world in shorter intervals, without needing to download large clients or be tied to a desktop.

When can we expect these apps?

The first of these new applications is expected to go live between late July and early August, beginning with item enhancement features accessible through a web browser.

Nexpace has stated that more than 12 such applications are in various stages of development. In addition to in-house tools, the company is encouraging external developers to build their own apps through its public API system. The company plans to distribute 80% of the $NXPC token supply to developers, artists, and other contributors to the ecosystem.

Currently, official integration requires approval via a Nexpace-issued API key, but a permissionless developer hub is expected by the end of 2025.