The MapleStory Community Team runs a number of contests and events throughout the year, challenging the in-game skill and real-world creativity of Maplers all around the world! Take a look at the new and upcoming Community Contests and Events below, and be prepared to test your skills!

ONGOING CONTESTS AND EVENTS

Cosplay Contest

Contest Duration:

• PST (UTC -8): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Monday, May 22, 2023 11:00 AM PDT
• CET (UTC +1): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Monday, May 22, 2023 8:00 PM CEST
• AEDT (UTC +11): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:00 AM AEST

We love seeing the community show their love for MapleStory in the form cosplay and we have a brand new contest just for that!

How to Enter:

• Discord
  
  • Enter in the #cosplay-contest channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
• Forums
  • Enter in the contest thread on the Official MapleStory Forums
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
• Twitter:
  • Tag @maplestory with #maplecosplay23
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
• Facebook:
  
  • Comment on the Official MapleStory Facebook page post
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
• Instagram:
  • Tag @maplestory with #maplecosplay23
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay

Requirements & Rules:

• The cosplay must be MapleStory related.
• No explicit content is allowed. Please keep it appropriate and PG-13.
• Submissions must not contain designs from other IPs, copyrighted characters, or games.
• Your submission must be your own original cosplay.
• Only up to three submitted images will be reviewed during voting.
• You can create or obtain the cosplay.
• Try to have fun and be as creative as you wish!

Event Prizes:

• 3 Grand Prize Winners

  • MapleStory Fest 2023 Keycap
    
  • Mushroom Mood Lamp
  • Pink Bean or Yeti Phone Pop Grip
  • Romantic Garden Chair
  • 2x EXP Coupon
  • 2x Drop Coupon
  • 10x Onyx Apple
  • Kino Pet

Neo Tokyo Weapon Design Concept Contest

Contest Duration:

• PST (UTC -8): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Monday, March 20, 2023 11:00 AM PDT
  
• CET (UTC +1): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Monday, March 20, 2023 7:00 PM
• AEDT (UTC +11): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:00 AM
  

Create concept art for a Neo Toyko weapon design in this new art contest!

How to Enter:

• Discord
  
  • Enter in the #art-contest channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Your artwork
• Forums
  • Enter in the contest thread on the Official MapleStory Forums
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Your artwork

Requirements & Rules:

• The artwork must be MapleStory related with themes from the Neo Tokyo content.
• No explicit content is allowed. Please keep it appropriate and PG-13.
• Try to have fun and be creative as you wish!
• Try to design the piece with "concept art" in mind, show the breakdown of what you're creating with detailed imagery. Imagine this is a proposal.
• Submissions must not contain designs from other IPs, copyrighted characters, or games.
• AI generated artwork will not be allowed.
• Your submission must be your own original artwork.

Event Prizes:

• 5 Grand Prize Winners will receive:

  • Songless Bird Mount
  • Explorer Acrylic Stand
  • Lara Sticker Sheets
  • Tote Bag (Yeti or Pink Bean)

UPCOMING CONTESTS AND EVENTS

We have exciting contests planned in the near future~ Keep an eye on Discord or the Contests and Events Sub-Forum, or watch this space for the March 2023 Community Contests and Events post for more details!