The latest MapleStory Classic World news in the saved research is the October 6, 2026 Founder's Access release notes. As of October 7, the game is in Founder's Access, while Grand Launch is scheduled for October 21 at 11:00 AM PDT. The current notes confirm four starting jobs, a Lv100 cap, crafting, citizenship, and Kerning City Party Quest. This page summarizes that dated announcement; later patch notes are Pending confirmation (待确认) until a new official source is checked.

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Current release and upcoming launch

Founder's Access began on October 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT, or 18:00 UTC. The Orange Mushroom and Zakum packages grant access to this phase, while the Snail package does not. The official FAQ schedules Grand Launch for October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT, also 18:00 UTC. These are separate milestones, so an October 6 access announcement should not be described as the public launch.

The package sales deadline is October 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM PDT. The FAQ gives a separate mailbox claim deadline of November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM UTC, followed by 30 days to open the package after claiming it. The captured release notes omit the month in one mailbox bullet, so this guide uses the complete FAQ date. See the Founder package guide for tier contents and upgrade rules.

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Four jobs and the current progression limits

All four initial jobs advance from Beginner at Lv10 in the current release. The choices are Warrior, Magician, Bowman, and Thief, with their instructors in Perion, Ellinia, Henesys, and Kerning City respectively. Second job advancement begins at Lv30, and the announced maximum character level is Lv100. The current release notes document first and second job advancement.

The current notes name Fighter, Page, and Spearman for Warrior; two elemental Wizard paths and Cleric for Magician; Hunter and Crossbowman for Bowman; and Assassin and Bandit for Thief. They do not provide a complete current skill table, comparative damage results, or a confirmed class ranking. Dates for third and fourth job availability remain Pending confirmation (待确认) in these saved sources. The class index keeps the confirmed branches together without turning missing balance data into a tier list.

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Regions and bosses available in this phase

Characters begin on Maple Island as Beginners before traveling to Victoria Island. The announcement describes Victoria Island's towns, forests, mountains, and dungeons as the current adventure setting. Forgotten Hollow is unavailable during Founder's Access, and Nexon says it plans to add the area later. A release date or entry route for that future area is Pending confirmation (待确认).

The release notes list five bosses to challenge: Mano, Mushmom, Shade, Zombie Mushmom, and Jr. Balrog. That list confirms names for this phase but does not establish spawn timers, map coordinates, health values, or drop probabilities. The Zakum package name likewise does not establish that Zakum is an available boss. For location-related questions, use the current map guide and keep unverified spawn information separate from announced availability.

The saved official Ossyria Exploration Report also excludes Orbis, El Nath, and third job advancement from Founder’s Access and the initial Grand Launch. Nexon says this test content will be reworked and introduced gradually later. A specific return date is Pending confirmation (待确认).

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Crafting, citizenship, and Beauty Album

Crafting unlocks at Lv10, and the notes identify six crafting professions with their NPCs. Silas Irons handles Smithing, Mr. Thunder Weaponcrafting, Francois Tailoring, Vicious Woodcrafting, JM From tha Streetz Leatherworking, and Chrishrama Arcforge. Players visit these NPCs to inspect craftable items and required materials, then develop crafting skills to access more recipes. Exact recipe quantities and profession experience thresholds are Pending confirmation (待确认).

Citizenship unlocks at Lv12 in Henesys and Kerning City. Arthur in Henesys Town Hall and Roxy in Kerning City Civic Center provide the respective city entry points, and Community Board requests award Contribution toward Citizenship grade. Announced perks include specialty shop items and discounts for Cab services, Storage Keeper services, and some general store items. Beauty Album separately saves hair, face, and skin choices; its saved announcement does not give a full capacity or cost table.

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Party quests and former test rewards

Characters at Lv21 and above can join First Time Together, the Kerning City Party Quest. Nexon describes a team activity involving puzzles, monsters, and a fight with King Slime. The announcement does not include a complete stage solution, reward table, or all party formation conditions. The quest guide distinguishes this confirmed overview from details still awaiting verification.

Accounts that completed [Event] A Strange and Familiar Wood and [Event] Beyond the Unknown during Closed Online Tests #1 and #2 can claim the Classic Beginnings Label/Chat Ring at Grand Launch. Nexon also plans Mark of Beta to begin at Grand Launch on October 21. These are dated test participation and launch event statements rather than published reward code strings. Verified redeem codes remain 暂无, and the existence of a general code redemption system is Pending confirmation (待确认).

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Founder's First Step check-in event

Founder's First Step runs from October 6 at 18:00 UTC through October 20, 2026, at 23:59 UTC. A character must be Lv10 or above and speak to Maple Administrator to accept [Event] Founder's First Step. Rewards follow the cumulative number of check-ins, so missing a day does not restart the sequence. Each check-in day's reward can be claimed once per account.

The first check-in includes a Leaf Points 5,000 Exchange Coupon, megaphones, atmospheric effect boxes, and red and blue potions. Check-ins two through seven include a Leaf Points 1,000 Exchange Coupon and potions; check-ins eight through fourteen include megaphones and an atmospheric effect box. Coupons and the listed effect-related rewards have seven-day durations, while the listed potions are permanent and account-bound. Check the full official reward table before claiming so each item's stated duration is considered separately.

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October GM event schedule

The physical fitness event is scheduled for October 8 and 14, from 00:00 to 02:00 UTC. The coconut event is scheduled for October 12 in that same time window, and the ladder-and-portal event for October 9 and 19. Players speak to Paul at Lith Harbor for these event maps, subject to the announced Scroll of Secrets and recent GM event participation restrictions. The physical fitness challenge allows 15 minutes, while the coconut contest lasts five minutes.

Town monster events are scheduled for October 11, 16, and 20, from 01:00 to 02:00 UTC. Nexon says GMs summon monsters and that death penalties do not apply while in a town. The announcement lists possible rewards but does not publish probability tables or promise a particular drop to each participant. These times describe the captured October schedule rather than a recurring weekly timetable.

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Platform and input changes to check

The current release supports Windows and macOS, English, and Spanish in beta. Keyboard defaults offer Classic Style or Modern Style, with WASD movement in Modern Style. The FAQ names DualSense, DualShock, and Xbox controllers, connected over USB or Bluetooth after enabling controller support in Game Options. The release notes say that setting is off by default.

Exact system requirements, a complete Mac setup sequence, and support for other controller models remain Pending confirmation (待确认) here. The announcement is a feature overview, not a comprehensive bug-fix or performance changelog. Read the platform guide for the confirmed support boundaries and the official FAQ for account rules. Future changes should be added with their own publication date rather than silently replacing the scope of these October 6 notes.