The original 2D side-scrolling MapleStory made a big splash on the MMORPG scene back in 2003 in South Korea and would do the same with its North American release in 2005. That trend seems to continue with another long release cycle for MapleStory 2. Publisher Nexon America announced the game would be releasing globally, after nearly three years from its original South Korean launch in 2015, with a shiny new trailer over the weekend.
For those of you interested in getting in on the blocky action as soon as possible, the sign-up for the closed beta is open now for anyone living in the Americas, Europe, or Oceania and will be starting May 9. According to Nexon, MapleStory 2 takes place within the same universe as the original but also acts as a prequel. Also, despite the announcement of a global release, an official date has yet to be announced.
The original 2d side-scrolling The original 2d side-scrolling MapleStory made a big splash on the MMORPG scene back in 2003 in South Korea and would do the same in North America in 2005. It would seem that trend and long release cycle is repeating itself with MapleStory 2, as publisher Nexon America announced over the weekend with a new trailer the game would be releasing globally after nearly 3 years from its original South Korean launch in 2015.MapleStory made a big splash on the MMORPG scene back in 2003 in South Korea and would do the same in North America in 2005. It would seem that trend and long release cycle is repeating itself with MapleStory 2, as publisher Nexon America announced over the weekend with a new trailer the game would be releasing globally after nearly 3 years from its original South Korean launch in 2015.
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