MapleStory N Launches Blockchain MMORPG With NXPC Token On Seven Exchanges

NEXPACE, a Web3 IP-expansion initiative backed by Nexon, has officially launched MapleStory N, a blockchain-powered MMORPG, marking a significant milestone in the gaming industry. This launch is accompanied by the debut of the NXPC token, which is integral to the MapleStory Universe (MSU) ecosystem. The NXPC token is now available on seven leading exchanges, including Bitget, Bithumb, Binance, Bybit, Gateio, KuCoin, and Upbit.

MapleStory N combines the nostalgic 2D visuals and classic gameplay of the original MapleStory IP with new blockchain-native features such as NFTs, on-chain item mechanics, and open marketplaces. Players can engage in quests, battle monsters, and earn, craft, and trade assets that hold real-world value. The broader MSU platform introduces Synergy Apps, allowing fans, creators, and builders to develop their own content and decentralized applications, reflecting the legacy of user-generated games and creations from the original MapleStory IP franchise.

The NXPC token represents a major evolution of MapleStory’s in-game economy by enabling true asset ownership and player-driven item markets. The MSU’s Fusion-Fission model allows players to redeem NXPC for collections of NFTs (Fission) and exchange collections of NFTs back into NXPC (Fusion), creating a self-balancing system that curbs oversupply and supports long-term value. Beyond gameplay, NXPC powers a broader contributor reward system, incentivizing builders and creators to develop user-generated contributions that expand and enrich the MSU IP ecosystem.

Sunyoung Hwang, CEO of NEXPACE, highlighted the significance of this launch, stating, “The launch of MapleStory N and the NXPC marks a major evolution in how games are played and valued. MSU addresses long-standing issues in traditional gaming like item inflation and developer-controlled ecosystems, by giving real ownership to players. NXPC enables users to participate in a decentralized, self-sustaining ecosystem that rewards creativity, contribution, and engagement over speculation. Together, they form the engine of a community-led digital economy, reshaping how games are enjoyed and remembered.”

As the first implementation of NEXPACE’s virtual IP universe, MapleStory N and MSU set the foundation for future blockchain-powered gaming experiences. Backed by Nexon’s portfolio of globally recognized gaming IPs, NEXPACE’s protocol is designed to support the expansion of these titles through decentralized economy and community-led creativity, evolving the gaming worlds beyond the traditional models.

The excitement surrounding MSU’s first blockchain game was evident in the recent OpenSea Primary Drop Campaign, held from May 6 to 12, which saw over 1 million mints. Built on a custom Layer 1 chain using Avalanche, powered by AvaCloud, the campaign also drove Avalanche Network to record its highest number of Unique Active Wallets since the campaign’s launch day. MapleStory N is now live and available on PC.

MSU is now reshaping the Web3 gaming landscape, launching its NXPC token across seven major exchanges and showcasing one of the most impactful blockchain gaming debuts in recent years. This launch not only brings the iconic 23-year-old gaming IP to the blockchain for the first time but also sets a new standard for player-owned economies in the gaming industry.