MapleStory Universe Expands Its 23-Year Legacy into the Web3 Gaming Landscape with the Launch of Its NXPC Token

Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 15th, 2025, Chainwire: MapleStory Universe brings player-owned economies to life as a blockchain-powered expansion

Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 15th, 2025 Chainwire

NEXPACE, the Web3 IP-expansion initiative backed by Nexon, today announced the official launch of MapleStory N, a blockchain-powered MMORPG, and the debut of its NXPC token on seven leading exchanges: Bitget, Bithumb, Binance, Bybit, Gateio, KuCoin, Upbit.

This joint milestone marks a major step forward for NEXPACE’s MapleStory Universe (MSU), bringing the iconic 23-year-old gaming IP to the blockchain for the first time. Combining the nostalgic 2D visuals and classic gameplay of the original MapleStory IP with new blockchain-native features such as NFTs, on-chain item mechanics, and open marketplaces, MapleStory N allows players to complete quests, battle monsters, and earn, craft, and trade assets that hold real-world value.

The broader MapleStory Universe platform also introduces Synergy Apps, enabling fans, creators, and builders to develop their own content and decentralized applications—a legacy of the original MapleStory IP franchise, which was known for its flourishing user-generated games and creations. The NXPC token also marks a major evolution of MapleStory’s decades-old in-game economy by enabling true asset ownership and player-driven item markets.

With MSU’s Fusion-Fission model, players can redeem NXPC for collections of NFTs (Fission) and exchange collections of NFTs back into NXPC (Fusion), creating a self-balancing system that curbs oversupply and supports long-term value.

Beyond gameplay, NXPC powers a broader contributor reward system, incentivizing builders and creators to develop user-generated contributions that expand and enrich the MapleStory Universe IP ecosystem.

“We are thrilled to launch MapleStory N and introduce the NXPC token to the world,” said Sunyoung Hwang, CEO of NEXPACE. “As the first implementation of NEXPACE's virtual IP universe, MapleStory N and MSU sets the foundation for future blockchain-powered gaming experiences. Backed by Nexon's portfolio of globally recognized gaming IPs, NEXPACE's protocol is designed to support the expansion of these titles through decentralized economy and community-led creativity, evolving the gaming worlds beyond the traditional models.”

The excitement surrounding MSU's first blockchain game was clearly reflected in the recent OpenSea Primary Drop Campaign, held from May 6 to 12. Built on a custom Layer 1 chain using Avalanche, powered by AvaCloud, the campaign saw over 1 million mints and drove Avalanche Network to record its highest number of Unique Active Wallets since the campaign's launch day. MapleStory N is now live and available on PC.

MapleStory Universe is now reshaping the Web3 gaming landscape with the launch of its NXPC token across seven major exchanges, making it one of the most impactful blockchain gaming debuts in recent years.

About NEXPACE

NEXPACE, an innovative blockchain company based in Abu Dhabi, is pioneering an IP-expansion initiative powered by blockchain technology and NFTs to build a community-driven ecosystem. With a mission to redefine interactive entertainment, NEXPACE creates a vibrant space for exploring, sharing, and engaging with diverse content and gameplay crafted by community members. At the heart of NEXPACE's ecosystem are principles of transparency, security, and trust, empowering creators to freely share their ideas and enabling users to enjoy immersive experiences. By fostering a culture of creative expression, NEXPACE envisions a secure, collaborative environment that unites ecosystem participants in a thriving digital community.

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