This winter, the world of MapleStory becomes even bigger with TWO brand-new characters to create! Learn about all the amazing content and events arriving soon, and win prizes to enjoy now and when the Nova updates arrive!
Complete steps on this site to earn exclusive in-game rewards! Share news articles and videos, and participate in events to earn an exclusive prize pack when Nova releases. You’ll also receive instant rewards sent to your account in-game to enjoy right now!
This event ends November 27 at 11:00 AM PST, so check back regularly for new shareable articles and events to complete your progression.
Get started by choosing a path below, and accompany Cadena or Illium on their Journey from Grandis to Maple World.
Cadena
Out of pain and loss, a great hero can be born.Cadena hails from Grandis, a parallel world created at the same time as Maple World, and separated from it by only a thin barrier. Grandis is home to the Nova race, hybrids who are half-human and half-dragon. All is peaceful until the Nova warrior Magnus turns on his own race, betraying them to the evil Black Mage.
Complete Your Progression and Unlock FREE Exclusive Rewards
Travel with Cadena on her Journey from Grandis to Maple World by completing steps on this site! You’ll be able to earn FREE rewards!
Watch the Official Nova Update Announcement Trailer
Check out the video for MapleStory’s two huge updates, and share with friends!
Are You Ready? Nova Begins November 29
Get a sneak peek of all the exciting new content and events coming this winter!
Snag This Art and Make it Your Own
Download art from the Nova updates to join an event!
New Playable Character: Cadena
Meet the daughter of Nova royalty and learn about Cadena’s amazing skills!
Cadena and Illium Are New--So Are You
Get ready to level up with ease in new events especially for new characters!
Register Now For a FREE Nova Liberation Pack
Register for the Nova Registration Event to receive FREE rewards with the Nova update!
New 5th Job Skills for All Classes
Keep yourself sharp with the release of new 5th Job skills! There’s something for everyone, including Cadena and Illium!
Save the Rock Spirits in New Arcana Dungeon
Head back to Arcane River and defeat monsters in the new Spirit Savior dungeon. Rescue as many Rock Spirits as you can!
New Playable Character: Illium
Meet Illium and learn about his newfound destiny and powerful skills!
Grandis – The Ancient War
The prologue of Illium’s story is revealed in this three-part webtoon!
Watch the Official Cadena Preview Video
Check out the video to learn more about new character Cadena, and share with friends!
Episode 4 of Grand Athenaeum Dungeon
Immerse yourself in the story of the ‘Winter Bard’, the fourth episode of the Grand Athenaeum theme dungeon!
Arcane River Expands With New Area: Morass
Travel down Arcane River to Morass, the Swamp of Memory, and meet Tana!
ILLIUM
Great talent and potential awaken a brilliant hero.Illium is a descendent of the magical Flora race from Grandis, a parallel world created at the same time as Maple World, and separated from it by only a thin barrier. Hundreds of years ago, the Flora created a beautiful civilization using ancient nature magic that flowed through their brilliant wings.
Complete Your Progression and Unlock FREE Exclusive Rewards
Travel with Illium on his Journey from Grandis to Maple World by completing steps on this site! You’ll be able to earn FREE rewards!
Watch the Official Nova Update Announcement Trailer
Check out the video for MapleStory’s two huge updates, and share with friends!
Are You Ready? Nova Begins November 29
Get a sneak peek of all the exciting new content and events coming this winter!
Snag This Art and Make it Your Own
Download art from the Nova updates to join an event!
New Playable Character: Cadena
Meet the daughter of Nova royalty and learn about Cadena’s amazing skills!
Cadena and Illium Are New--So Are You
Get ready to level up with ease in new events especially for new characters!
Register Now For a FREE Nova Liberation Pack
Register for the Nova Registration Event to receive FREE rewards with the Nova update!
New 5th Job Skills for All Classes
Keep yourself sharp with the release of new 5th Job skills! There’s something for everyone, including Cadena and Illium!
Save the Rock Spirits in New Arcana Dungeon
Head back to Arcane River and defeat monsters in the new Spirit Savior dungeon. Rescue as many Rock Spirits as you can!
New Playable Character: Illium
Meet Illium and learn about his newfound destiny and powerful skills!
Grandis – The Ancient War
The prologue of Illium’s story is revealed in this three-part webtoon!
Watch the Official Illium Preview Video
Check out the video to learn more about new character Illium, and share with friends!
Episode 4 of Grand Athenaeum Dungeon
Immerse yourself in the story of the ‘Winter Bard’, the fourth episode of the Grand Athenaeum theme dungeon!
Arcane River Expands With New Area: Morass
Travel down Arcane River to Morass, the Swamp of Memory, and meet Tana!
Meet Cadena, daughter of royalty, who has suffered great loss and must forge a new path for herself as a scrappy fighter.
Meet Illium, clever with machinery but lacking his race’s magical skills. An encounter with an ancient artifact changes his destiny forever.