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This page contains the **release information** for *MapleStory M*.

MapleStory M has no announced release date at this time.

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***AMA 'Ask Me Anything' / Q&A Session Minutes***

***Class / Level / Skills***

**Q: Will bishops have exp buff skill?**

**A: At level 60, players can unlock the "Holy Symbol" active skill which can temporarily grant nearby party members additional EXP while hunting monsters.**

**Q: Once we reach a certain level will there be a cap to prevent us from leveling in that area like Pocket Maple?**

**A: There will not be any level restrictions. You are free to travel anywhere you want!**

**Q: Will there be a way to buff yourself if you are in auto mode?**

**A: Players will be able to assign a buff to a pet so it can be auto used.**

**Q: Do you now have an idea of whether or not you'll be expanding beyond the 5 Explorer classes for launch? It'd be great to see some variety for launch.**

**A: Only the five Explorer jobs will be available during launch. Other jobs and classes will be available in future updates.**

**Q: Which classes will be available on launch?**

**A: Dark Knight, Bishop, Night Lord, Corsair, and Bowmaster will be available at release.**

***Game Content***

**Q: How much time will autoplay be delivered daily?**

**A: This may change before the release, but two hours of autoplay was available during the Beta.**

**Q: For times of holiday events, will there be exclusive items e.g. holiday chairs/costumes just like the original maplestory?**

**A: Yes, we may try to surprise you with exclusive items.**

**Q: Will the story change much from beta? Or can I auto play the story without missing anything since I already experienced it?**

**A: The story is pretty much staying the same from beta.  Feel free to auto!**

**Q: So at launch will victoria island be the only island available? Or do we have to wait until you guys can release more info about it?**

**A: Victoria Island, Minar Forest, Nihal Desert, and El Nath Mts. will be available on launch.**

**Q: Will we be able to trade any items including cash shop items as well?**

**A: Direct trading will not be available in MapleStory M. However, you will be able to transfer your items to other characters in the same account through the Storage Keeper NPC. Outside of the Storage Keeper, we are preparing something similar to the free market you experienced in Maplestory PC.**

**Q:Can we drop mesos?**

**A: Players will not be able to drop Mesos in MapleStory M.**

**Q: Is there currently a timeline developed on how staff would like to push content?  I know many players want to enjoy the nostalgia Maple M will bring while some are looking for a few more classes sooner rather than later.**

**A: As fans ourselves, we  are really looking forward to pushing out content as soon as we can. Although we cannot reveal them at this time, we definitely have a schedule ready for more nostalgia packed content along with familiar characters from the MapleStory series.**

**Q: Will Kirdein be allowed to add custom hairs to the game?**

**A: Personally, I hope he can. I'm also a fan of his work!**

**Q: Will there be differences in the stats of items dropped by npcs such as under average and above average variations of the same item?**

**A: Yes, there will be different stats for the same item.**

**Q :Does Maplestory M have the same story and quests / events like a maplestory PC ? Also, will there be any new content?**

**A: There will be a lot of familiar content, as well as new original content. There will definitely be more characters, but I will not be able to spoil them now.**

**Q: Is there a marriage system incorporated into Maplestory M? And if there is, or will be-- Will LGBTQ Marriages be allowed?**

**A: We've discussed a marriage system but it hasn't gone past discussion so far, so it won't be in launch.  If we do add the feature, it will be sometime down the line after launch, and won't discriminate.**

**Q: Will there be secret areas in MapleStory M? Like hidden portals?**

**A: Yes, there will be hidden portals just like MapleStory.**

**Q: Will there be GM events?  Like Hide n Seek or Jump quests or Trivia even?  Just fun stuff to have staff interacting with the community in-game for potential rewards or just for fun?**

**A: Of course there will be! We'd love nothing more than to spend time with you guys in game! Please stay tuned please stay tuned to our social media channels and we'll hopefully be able to finalize some fun events to coincide with the game's launch!**

**Q: Will there be a penalty when dying?**

**A: During beta, and our current builds there were/are no penalties for dying, nor are there mentions of such a system in our documentation.  I think it's safe to say at this point, we will not have penalties for dying.**

**Q: Is there enough end game content or constant updates plannes so that the game doesnt feel to boring when you reach max lvl? #ama**

**A: MapleStory M has prepared a bunch of game content and it will take forever to finish them in a short period of time! We hope to see you playing MapleStory M every day and night.**

**Q:Will we have occasional Exp/Drop rate increase events similar to PC Maple?  Like a special ""Grind your Weekend Away, 2x Rates!"" thing once in a while?**

**A: Yes! The events may not be available right at launch, but will definitely be considered in the future.**

***Parties / Raids / Dungeons / Groups / Guilds***

**Q: Will there be dungeon raids? As in 10-man dungeons**

**A: Currently, there is an "Expedition" mode that supports up to 10 players**

**Q: Will there be content that encourages party play outside of bosses?  Making it viable to grind with a party versus alone to encourage the social aspect of this game is something I loved dearly.**

**A: There will be different modes that require party play other than bosses. For example, each member of a four man party will need to work together to fend off monsters in the Nett's Pyramid.**

**Q: Will there be party quests, like Ludibrium PQ, Henesys PQ, Kerning PQ, etc.?**

**A: MapleStory M will feature a different type of Party Quest from the PC version. However, you will be visiting familiar dungeons from MapleStory PC.**

**Q: Are there plans to introduce a form of PVP/Arena in Maplestory M?**

**A: This is another feature that is in consideration. It will most likely not be available during launch, but we are open for feedback!**

**Q: Will there be guild levels, and will Guilds be available from launch?**

**A: Yes, to both! Guilds will have levels AND be available from the get-go.**

**Q: What is the current plan for PQ's and PARTY play in the game?  Will content be added to allow for more reasons the community can play together outside of Boss fights?**

**A: Party play was one of the main fun factors in MapleStory PC. We tried to listen to our players and focus on party play for MapleStory M as well. As you mentioned, there will be boss fights and many other dungeons that require players to team up and cooperate with each other.**

**Q: Will the times the boss dungeons are available be open different times to suit people who’d typically be suited to that region? Like when it’s only open for an hour, if I played on NA server I’d expect bossing to be awkward for the time zone rather than playing a European server where I can boss at a more suitable time?**

**A: We are trying to set the best times to accommodate players across the region. As you mentioned, NA and EU will have different boss times.**

***(IAP) In-App Purchases / NX Cash 'Gems' / Free-to-Play / Pay-to-Win***

**Q: Will free players have ways to upgrade/enhance their gear without spending IRL money.**

**A: Yes, the new Forge System will allow players to upgrade their items without having to spend any IRL money.**

**Q: Will Google play and/or apple gift cards be usable for the cash shop?**

**A: Since MapleStory M will be released on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, players can use their gift cards from Google and Apple for IAP.**

**Q: Will we have a vip system like PocketMS?**

**A: There is no VIP system at this time.**

**Q: How will you make sure free players will stand a chance against paying players?**

**A: This is a sensitive topic and a challenge we face everyday. We are trying our best to ensure fair balance between free and paid players. For now, we can safely say that there will not be any items that is exclusive to the paying players.**

**Q: How does one prevent buyer from purchasing into real cash money for auction house**

**A: We'll do our best to deter this from happening. If you suspect people are paying real money for mesos or other in-game items, please be sure to report it to our customer service.  We'll have an option to contact us in-game when we launch.**

**Q: Will IAPs (In-App Purchases) allow us to get content that free players won't be able to get?**

**M: Most of the content will be available to all players. However, some content such as cosmetics will only be available through IAP**

***Technical / Bugs / Account / Requirements / Maplestory PC***

**Q: Will using a phone emulator (Like Nox/Bluestacks for Android) to play the game on your PC be considered against the rules?**

**A: MapleStory M was meant to play on the go and we actually encourage using a mobile device for the full experience. However, we have no rules against the use of emulators at this time**

**Q: Will game progress be saved to accounts so if the app is deleted or you buy a new device you can resume?**

**A: Yes! This is actually a very important question for all our players. You will never lose your progress as long as you sync your account. Once synced (to services like Google Play, Facebook, etc), you will be able to change devices without worrying about your account being lost?**

**Q: Will the game linked with the PC version account so that we are able to play anywhere and anytime rather than re creating an account to start the game from beginning?**

**A: MapleStory M has many similarities and features from the PC version. Our game was made from ground up and has been optimized for mobile devices. Therefore, it will be difficult to sync the two games perfectly. However, we will have features in-game that allows players to sync their PC accounts for additional benefits.**

**Q: Where do we log the bugs we find?**

**A: You will be able to report bugs through our Customer Support.**

http://m.nexon.com/cc/report/guest/write?client\_id=MTY3MDg3NDAy

*Report in the following format:*

`TITLE your Bug.`

`1. Report reproduction steps.`

`2. Mention your phone make and model, along with the phone's OS`

`3. Mention your residing country.`

`4. Include screenshots if you have them.`

**Q: Are there currently any plans for Maplestory M to expand to Steam, gameroom or similar? Similar to Onmyouji, Final Fantasy where you can also play on PC**

**A: We cannot say for sure at this time, but it is something we've been considering. However, to get the full MapleStory M experience, I recommend playing on a mobile device**

**Q: iOS and Android OS Requirements?**

**A: The current minimum requirement for Android is 4.1 and up. However, we are trying to optimize the game to support more devices in the future. For Apple users, MapleStory M will support iOS 8.0+**

**Q: Will you have any hack / jailbreak detection as there were a lot of hackers in pocket maplestory.**

**A: We are taking every step to ensure a fair play environment. Hack detection tools will be available along with our GM's monitoring in-game.**

**Q: Will the game support tablets?**

**A: MapleStory M will be able to run on a tablet as long as it meets the minimum requirements.**

**Q: Will the game support controllers?**

**A: We're looking into this option and will let players know when it is available.**

**Q: Will maplestory m be full screen on phones such as Samsung Galaxy S8 plus and S9 plus??**

**A: Not at this time, but we are working to support more resolutions in the future.**

**Q: Will there be a low-power mode you can turn on with auto battle?**

**A: There wasn't a low-power mode in beta, and there isn't going to be one at launch, but it's something we can certainly look into.**

**Q: Is there any chance of copying IGNs over from PC?**

**A: Players will be required  to create a new in-game name when creating a character in MapleStory M.**

**Q: Will we be able to visually see server populations in-game or will there be a website or something alike which details the most populated servers?**

**A: There will be indicators in the server select screen to show which servers are more populate**

**Q: Will we be able to change the graphics in the game or is it set by default??**

**A: The graphic capabilities depend on your device. However, different graphic options will be available in the in-game settings.**

**Q: When loading MapleStory M to the main menu screen, does how fast it goes depends on the wifi speed or the phone processor?**

**A: The speed of download will depend on several factors like the processor speed of your device, your Wi-Fi connection/Network connection, etc.  We're aware during beta that some players felt it took a long time for initial download.  We're looking at ways to reduce the time it takes to download, including reducing the size of the game file itself (which we've reduced by 30% so far).  We've also explored putting in optional mini-games like Jump Quest and more for people to play while they wait for the download to complete.**

**Q: Will this game launch on China?**

**A: MapleStory M will not be launching in China.  In the future we may consider it.**

***Beta***

**Q: Will we be able to keep the stuff we got in the beta as well as our character?**

**A: As mentioned in the Beta announcement, everything will be wiped after the Beta. That means all progress from the Beta including characters, items, etc. will not be saved.**

## **See also**

* **How to play guide for MapleStory M**
* System requirements