Release World

# Course Introduction

Let's look into what needs to be prepared for the world release.

# World Release

The final goal of the world release is to reveal the world to all users. However, it's dangerous to reveal the world in production to everyone right away, so we recommend releasing in stages. The release in MapleStory Worlds can be divided into 3 stages. First, the world being produced will be released as Private and checked to see if implemented functions such as data saving, world warp, and more work properly. If the world is completed over several private releases and testing, the second stage is the Public Soon release. This Public Soon release stage can be skipped based on the world. Finally, if all preparations are ready, the world is released to all MapleStory Worlds users as Public.

The time it takes to complete a world release varies depending on capacity. When the release is complete, a completion message appears in the lower right. After release, world modifications aren't reflected in the released world until the creator releases the world again. Please be mindful of this when planning the world release, especially if there are modifications that need to be revealed in order or on a specific date. For effective world management, use a separate world for production to prevent modification from being reflected.

# Release World

The world must be saved before release. After saving the world, release the world following the order below.

  1. Press File - Release. [png](1749445127392c3d69f1deb444fc3a58b3cb40a00fbeb)
  2. Write the world's Basic Info, Notice, Social, Release Region.
  3. Press the Release button. When the world release is complete, a notification appears.



# Required Field

You must fill in the following field(s) for world release.

## Basic Info

Provides basic info about the world.

#### Images, Videos

Images and videos are features to introduce the world to users in advance. 5 images and 1 video can be added.

  * Image: Uploads images prepared by the creator.
  * Screenshot: Captures and shows what's visible in the current Scene.
  * AI: Combines the image(s) provided in MapleStory Worlds and the title input by the creator to create a new image. A new image is created each time the AI button is pressed.
  * YouTube URL: Input the URL of the video uploaded to YouTube.



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#### Title, Description, Genre

  * Title: Write the produced world title. You can write up to 50 characters.
  * Description: Write information about the world. You can write up to 1,000 characters.
  * Genre: Select the created world's main genre. Select from Action, Adventure, Casual, Simulation, Quiz, Puzzle, Strategy, Racing, Sports, Social, Education, and Tycoon.



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#### Max Number of Players, Playable Devices

  * Playable Devices: Default value has both PC and mobile selected. If made with only specific devices in mind, only those devices are selected.
  * Max Number of Players: Sets the number of players that can enter one world instance, from minimum 1 person up to 100. The max number of players varies based on the world's size and design. We recommend setting the max number of players so it isn't a burden in executing the world.



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#### Playable Range

Can set the playable range based on the world's personality. During world production, if you need to check to see if works in the intended manner in the release environment, it can be released as Private and can be tested between group members. If you'd like to play the world, including some test participants among actual users, it can be released as Public Soon to see if the world runs smoothly. The world's playable range is divided into 3: Private, Public Soon, Public.

  * Private: Can only be played by the creator or creator group.
  * Public Soon: Is shown in the Play screen, but can only be played by the creator and group members. If under maintenance, it will say it's under maintenance.
  * Public: All players can play the world.



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# Select Input

When releasing the world, the following can be selectively input. Enter the required items based on the characteristics of the world created by the creator, and release the world. If the world is released as Public, reading the [Production Compliance](/docs/?postId=665%7B%22target%22:%22_blank%22%7D) contents and doing a final review to ensure the creator's world can be released without issue is recommended.

## Basic Info

#### Recommended Age and World Survey

The creator cannot temporarily set the world's recommended age. The recommended age is determined after through the World Survey responses after the world is released. If World Survery responses were not done, it's automatically set to the highest age. Based on the world's recommended age, the world is not exposed to players below the standard age.

  * For All Ages: The world is appropriate for all ages.
  * Ages 9 and Up: The world is appropriate for players ages 9 and up.
  * Ages 13 and Up: The world is appropriate for players ages 13 and up. If there's no response to the World Survey, it will automatically be assigned to age 13.



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#### Languages and Source Language Settings

Set the language provided in the world. Can be set to English, Korean, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese. Source language settings are set in WorldConfig - SourceLanguage. Refer to [Automatic Translation](/docs?postId=1072%7B%22target%22:%22_blank%22%7D) for information on source language settings.

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#### Remake Permissions

Remake and comment permissions can be changed at any time according to world circumstances. If remake is permitted, other creators can remake the world to utilize in world production.

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#### Comment Permissions

Decides world comment permissions. If a world that permitted comments is changed to 'Not Permitted', existing comments are hidden.

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#### Representative Resource IP

MapleStory Worlds provides a variety of resources. You can set the most used game resource IP in the world.

  * Resource IP Type: MapleStory, Nexus, Quiz, Durango



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#### Label

Creators set labels themselves. Labels will be provided in the future to enable creators to view comprehensive metrics for multiple worlds they've created under a single label. Labels are made up of a combination of 2 - 20 upper and lowercase alphanumeric characters without spaces. Labels can only be checked by the creator that produced the world.

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## Notices and Updates

Notices and updates can both be modified in the client and official website. Both can be modified in MapleStory Worlds Official Website - Create World - World in Production - World Info Management . Notices and updates are implemented immediately after pressing the Confirm button, so be careful.

  * Notices: Can be used to write notes players should know, or to notify them regarding rates.
  * Updates: Used to write about new functions given to players, or to write information about fixed bugs.



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## Social Media Registration

Can be provided by adding to the world's official social media account. Input the Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, Discord URL and write an introduction. Introductions ca be up to 30 characters long. Can also be modified in MapleStory Worlds Official Website - Create World - World in Production - World Info Management. Modifications are implemented immediately after pressing the Confirm button, so be careful.

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## Release Region

Select the region to release the world. The world isn't shown in regions that aren't selected as Release Regions, and connecting isn't possible. If the results of the World Survey indicate that certain regions do not meet the release criteria, we recommend excluding them from the release countries. Can also be modified in MapleStory Worlds Official Website - Create World - World in Production - World Info Management. Modifications are implemented immediately after pressing the Confirm button, so be careful.

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