Maplestory N今天发布，将其迷人的2D世界带入Web3生态系统

近二十年来，Maplestory在迷人的2D侧滚动世界和持久社区中吸引了数百万美元。

Nearly two decades ago, MapleStory began captivating millions with its charming 2D side-scrolling world and enduring community. Since debuting in 2003, the game has become a cornerstone of the MMORPG genre—a legacy few titles achieve.

大约二十年前，Maplestory开始使用其迷人的2D侧滚动世界和持久的社区吸引数百万美元。自2003年首次亮相以来，该游戏已成为MMORPG类型的基石，这是一个遗产的冠军。

Now, MapleStory is spawning a Web3 ecosystem of its own, with its highly anticipated flagship title, MapleStory N, launching today. To understand the vision behind this ambitious project, CCN spoke with Sun Young Hwang, CEO of NEXPACE and head of the MapleStory Universe, who shares insights on how the team is reimagining the future of gaming in a decentralized world.

现在，MapleStory正在带有自己的Web3生态系统，其备受期待的旗舰标题Maplestory N今天发布。为了了解这个雄心勃勃的项目背后的愿景，CCN与Nexpace首席执行官兼Maplestory Universe首席执行官Sun Young Hwang进行了交谈，Maplestory Universe的负责人分享了团队如何在分散世界中重新构想游戏的未来。

A Long-Term Vision

长期的愿景

One of the gaming industry’s longest-running MMORPGs is making its return—this time with a Web3-powered twist. And according to Nexpace’s leadership, this evolution has been years in the making.

游戏行业运行时间最长的MMORPG之一正在回归 - 这段时间以Web3驱动的转折。根据Nexpace的领导，这种进化已经制造了多年。

“We’ve been successfully operating MapleStory for over 20 years, with consistent year-over-year growth and a vibrant community at its core. But throughout that journey, we’ve always asked ourselves a critical question: Will the live service strategy that carried us through the past two decades continue to be effective for the next twenty?” says Hwang.

“我们已经成功运营了20多年的Maplestory，其同比增长和充满活力的社区的核心。但是在整个旅程中，我们一直在问自己一个关键问题：在过去的二十年中，实时服务策略是否会继续对下一个二十个有效？”黄说。

After two decades of success, MapleStory had become a giant in the genre. However, for executive producer Hwang, the game’s infinite item issuance and traditional business model, common across most MMORPGs, were beginning to reveal deep flaws that threatened its future.

经过二十年的成功，Maplestory成为了该类型的巨人。但是，对于执行制片人Hwang来说，游戏的无限项目发行和大多数MMORPG中常见的传统商业模式开始揭示威胁其未来的深层缺陷。

“These weren’t surface-level issues that could be fixed through major content updates. They were deeply rooted in the game’s foundational design. That’s why we made the bold decision to rethink everything from the ground up, and through that process, we found genuine potential in Web3 as a framework for structural innovation,” Hwang notes.

“这些不是可以通过重大内容更新来解决的表面级问题。它们深深植根于游戏的基础设计中。这就是为什么我们做出了大胆的决定来重新考虑从头开始的所有问题，并且通过该过程，我们在Web3中发现了真正的潜力作为结构创新的框架，” Hwang指出。”

Despite its age, MapleStory continues to draw in hundreds of thousands of daily players. Hwang’s vision now is to build a future where those players aren’t just consuming content—they’re actively contributing to and growing the broader MapleStory Universe.

尽管年龄很大，但Maplestory仍在继续吸引成千上万的每日玩家。 Hwang的愿景现在是建立一个未来，这些玩家不仅会消耗内容，而且它们会积极地为更广泛的Maplestory Universe做出贡献和发展。

“We began exploring how blockchain technology could be integrated into MapleStory three years ago by establishing a dedicated research and development team. That marked the formal kickoff of the MapleStory Universe project. Around that time, discussions around MapleStory N also began to take shape,” he explains.

他解释说：“我们开始探索三年前通过建立一个专门的研发团队来将区块链技术整合到Maplestory中。这标志着Maplestory Universe项目的正式开球。在那个时候，关于Maplestory N的讨论也开始形成。”

That early R&D effort expanded into something much larger: a metaverse-style ecosystem enabled by Avalanche, NFTs, and crypto, all designed to give players more control and involvement.

早期的研发工作扩展到了更大的东西：由雪崩，NFTS和Crypto启用的元式生态系统，旨在使玩家更多的控制和参与。

“Over 100 developers have been actively involved in bringing this vision to life,” Hwang adds.

Hwang补充说：“超过100名开发人员一直积极参与将这一愿景栩栩如生。”

MapleStory N builds directly on the foundation of the original MapleStory, making it instantly familiar to longtime fans.

Maplestory N直接建立在原始Maplestory的基础上，使其立即熟悉长期的粉丝。

However, with the addition of Web3 mechanics, the game introduces a new layer of gameplay depth for both veteran players and newcomers.

但是，随着Web3机械师的添加，该游戏为退伍军人和新移民带来了新的游戏深度。

This time around, players can mint their characters, gear, and rare items as NFTs—fully tradable within the game’s ecosystem.

这次，玩家可以将自己的角色，装备和稀有物品铸造为NFTS，在游戏的生态系统中可以交易。

“While building MapleStory N, we were dedicated to prioritizing our players and their gameplay experience. The Genesis Phase playtests, which saw 31.5 million on-chain activities and transactions and over 76% of circulating in-game tokens actively spent, hit new ceilings in user base and user activity metrics,” Hwang expressed.

“虽然构建Maplestory n，但我们致力于优先考虑玩家和他们的游戏经验。《创世纪》阶段游戏测试，有3150万个链上的活动和交易，以及超过76％的循环中的循环内代币，在循环中，在用户基础和用户活动中击中了新的天花板，” Hwang表示。”

Unlike the original, all in-game assets in MapleStory N are limited-supply NFTs. That shift means there’s no longer a predictable path to acquiring the best items. Players must now adapt, strategize, and respond to the behaviors of others in real time.

与原件不同，Maplestory N中的所有游戏中资产都是限量供应的NFT。这种转变意味着不再有可预测的途径来获取最佳物品。现在，玩家必须实时适应，策略和回应他人的行为。

“This adds a new layer of difficulty—but more importantly, it amplifies the sense of reward when players successfully earn valuable items. That heightened reward experience is a defining element of MapleStory N’s unique appeal,” Hwang added.

Hwang补充说：“这增加了一个新的困难层，但更重要的是，当玩家成功赚取有价值的物品时，它会放大奖励感。增强的奖励体验是Maplestory N独特吸引力的决定性元素。”

The NFTs themselves serve different functions: some are purely cosmetic, letting players show off their in-game achievements, while others provide gameplay advantages, such as stat boosts or access to unique abilities.

NFT本身具有不同的功能：有些纯粹是化妆品，让玩家展示自己的游戏成就，而另一些则提供游戏玩法的优势，例如统计增长或获得独特的能力。

The MSU

MSU

The MSU extends beyond just play-to-earn mechanics. MapleStory Worlds, for example, is a user-generated content sandbox where players can build their own monetizable custom worlds and quests using MapleStory’s visual and gameplay assets. In parallel, developers are encouraged to explore the MapleStory N software development kit (SDK) to create third-party applications that integrate directly into the broader ecosystem.

MSU不仅限于游戏到欧元的力学。例如，MapleStory Worlds是一个用户生成的内容沙盒，玩家可以使用Maplestory的Visual和GamePlay资产来构建自己的自定义世界和任务。同时，鼓励开发人员探索Maplestory N软件开发套件（SDK），以创建直接集成到更广泛生态系统的第三方应用程序。

“While the blockchain industry has gone through volatile cycles and sector-specific booms and busts, we’ve remained steady in our direction. From the beginning, we approached this project with a clear sense of purpose: to reimagine how game IPs can achieve sustainable, long-term growth,” says Hwang.

“虽然区块链行业经历了挥发性的周期和特定部门的繁荣和萧条，但我们一直保持稳定。从一开始，我们以明确的目的接触了该项目：重新想象一下游戏IPS如何实现可持续的长期增长，” Hwang说。

That clarity enabled Hwang’s team to treat blockchain not as a passing trend but as a core architectural element. The

这种清晰度使Hwang的团队能够将区块链视为过去的趋势，而是将其视为核心建筑元素。这