MapleStory Classic World Sets Second Closed Beta for August

Nexon will run the second closed beta for MapleStory Classic World from August 4 through August 12, with sign-ups opening on July 16. The test was confirmed in a post to the game’s official Facebook group.

MapleStory Classic World is pitched as a throwback version of the long-running 2D MMO, aiming for the 2005 to 2009 era of MapleStory. Nexon has also said it will include some new content and slower progression, so it’s not a pure museum-piece rerelease. A global launch date still hasn’t been announced.

The beta news comes as the main MapleStory continues moving forward as well. Nexon recently wrapped testing for update v.270 on the public test server, which included the new Jupiter boss, the Geardock area, events, and the Astra secondary weapon, according to the patch notes.