MapleStory’s Black Mage: New Beginnings Update Arrives Today

The latest update to MapleStory, “Black Mage: New Beginnings” is officially available today from Nexon. In this update, the level cap increases to level 275 after more than 5 years, and will also tackle new enemies. This update also brings Maple Alliance celebration events, level 200 Genesis weapons, and incredible battles that are replayable. With the Maple Alliance celebration events, players can receive special titles and gift boxes containing unique rewards, including pets, hair/face coupons, Alliance Medals, cubes, flames, and more. Each gift box grants better rewards based on a player’s Alliance Rank and also has the chance to grant an extra item, such as legendary weapons and equipment, up to 500,000 Maple Points, or damage skins.

Those players who are level 245 and above can relive the battles in Tenebris against the Black Mage and go on daily quests in these regions as they become permanently available. New quests where players can obtain a weapon box containing Genesis weapons will also be available after defeating the Black Mage. Completing missions will help to unleash the full power of their weapon.

Players can enjoy additional events including:

• Gold Richie’s Lunar New Year Party – From January 30, players can rescue kidnapped party guests, deliver heartfelt video messages to different characters in Maple World, visit the coin shop and receive special log-in gifts to celebrate the Year of the Pig!

• Utah’s Farm – From February 6, players can visit Utah’s Cluck, Cluck, Bean Farm and complete various tasks in fun farm mini-games

• Choco Onslaught Event – From February 13, the Choco Onslaught event is back as chocolatey goodness threatens to take over Maple World once again

• Dark Lords of Darkness Event – From February 13, players will have a chance to open Shadowy Sculptures, which have a chance of containing Totems