The highly anticipatedRoblox-inspiredMapleStory Worldshas finally been released outside of Asia, but one of its biggest features is noticeably absent from the release:MapleLand. For many,MapleLandis the best shot of ClassicMapleStory, also known to many as OSMS or Old SchoolMapleStory. We’ve put together everything we know aboutMapleLandincluding its release date and what players can expect on release.
Release Date – When does MapleLand release on MapleStory Worlds?
Even thoughMapleLandwas originally believed to have been a launch game onMapleStory Worlds, it appears that has changed.
According to the developer,MapleLandis trying to come to the global release ofMapleStory Worldsvery soon after the global release, which was on July 23, 2025. The entireMapleLandgame has to be translated from Korean to English to make the final transition to the global release ofMapleStory Worlds, which shouldn’t take long.
The best way to keep track of the progress ofMapleLandis to login toMapleStory Worldsand check the new releases section. OnceMapleLandis translated and releases onMapleStory Worlds, it will surely be the most played game on the new platform.
Details – What is MapleLand?
Now let’s talk about whatMapleLandactually is. At its core, MapleLand is a creation of the classic originalMapleStorythat tries to replicate the experience of the originalMapleStoryMMORPG launch. Millions of people grew up playingMapleStory, a popular 2D sidescroller MMORPG that was released back in 2003. Since then, the game has undergone many changes in its over two-decade lifespan, leading many players to reminisce about the classic days ofMapleStory, when the MMORPG was a bit more hardcore but also a bit more streamlined and rewarding.
On August 06, 2025, Nexon released its newest project,MapleStory Worlds, globally. Previously it was only available in South Korea, but players globally can now accessMapleStory Worlds.
In summary,MapleStory Worldsis similar toRobloxin that it provides a tool for players to create their own worlds and even games inside ofMapleStory Worldsusing the popularMapleStoryengine. Similar to howRobloxhas a variety of many different games in various genres including RPGs, simulation games, adventure games, and more,MapleStory Worldswill let players create any sort of game they want usingMapleStorysystems and assets.
The most popular creation on the South Korea version ofMapleStory WorldsisMapleLand. Created by the developer behind the most well-knownMapleStoryprivate server dev in South Korea, formerly known as Whitestar and their old schoolMapleStoryserver called OdinMS. At its core,MapleLandcreates an authentic 1-to-1 classicMapleStory(OSMS) experience, allowing players to relive the original launch days of the popular MMORPG.
All ofMapleLandis created and run throughMapleStory Worlds, meaning there’s no fear of copyright infringement-style shutdowns forMapleLand, and the developer can continue to support it and build upon it, creating aWorld of Warcraft Classiclike situation forMapleStory.
Whether you’re looking to try the classicMapleStoryexperience for the first time, or looking to relive the old launch days,MapleLandviaMapleStory Worldswill be the best way for you to do so.
