NEXON Celebrates MapleStory: Idle RPG’s First Anniversary With New Top Weapon Grade

A “Pink Bean” Guild Raid, Chaos Difficulty for “Romeo and Juliet,” and Autumn Events Round Out the Update

Seoul – October 15, 2026 – NEXON announced today that it is kicking off celebrations ahead of MapleStory: Idle RPG’s November 5 first anniversary by adding “Eternity,” a new top weapon grade above “Ancient.” The company is also bringing the boss “Pink Bean” to Guild Raid, adding a Chaos difficulty to the Party Quest “Romeo and Juliet,” and running a slate of autumn events. Download MapleStory: Idle RPG now on the App Store and Google Play.

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Players can look forward to the following updates:

• “Eternity” Weapon Grade (available now): The new grade extends progression beyond “Ancient” and opens up a new stage of character growth.
• “Pink Bean” Guild Raid (live on October 16): Up to eight members of the same guild can team up to defeat the boss “Pink Bean” before time runs out, with limited revives. Players receive rewards such as the “Pink Holy Cup” and “Pink Bean’s Scroll” based on the damage they deal. A full clear earns an exclusive medal.
• “Romeo and Juliet” Chaos Difficulty: The Party Quest adds a new Chaos difficulty. Clearing it rewards the Legendary T1 equipment “Ring of Alchemist.”
• “Burning UP” (October 22 to November 4): To celebrate the new difficulty, NEXON is raising the chance of earning reward equipment from “Romeo and Juliet.”

Players can also jump into the following autumn events for special rewards:

• “Witch’s Candy Gift” (through November 4): Players who defeat 1,000 monsters in the daily mission receive one of four Halloween masks. Duplicates become “Candy Booster,” which increase EXP gain and grant hunting buffs. Total completions also unlock the “Witch Hat” costume and the “Candy Hoard Chair.”
• “October Night With MapleStory: Idle!” (through November 4): Players earn growth resources, including “Weapon Summoning Tickets,” each time they reach a set cumulative daily login time.
• “October Night, Attendance Package” (through November 4): Players will receive Blue Diamonds equal to their purchase amount, along with various growth resources each day.
• “1st Anniversary Eve” (October 22 to November 4): Players who check in earn growth resources, including “Bonus Potential Cubes” and “Red Diamonds.”

MapleStory: Idle RPG is an idle take on MapleStory, co-developed by NEXON and Able Games for mobile. Characters keep leveling up through auto-battle, even when players are away. Collect Companions to build a unique battle style, learn boss patterns in Growth Dungeons, and prove your strength in the PVP Arena. NEXON continues to expand the game with seasonal events and updates that add new content and progression.

More information about the MapleStory: Idle RPG update and autumn events is available on the game’s official website.

About NEXON

Founded in 1994, NEXON is engaged in the production, development, and operation of online games. With a diverse portfolio of over 40 live games available in more than 190 countries, NEXON offers engaging entertainment experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. Renowned for its iconic franchises, including MapleStory and Dungeon&Fighter, as well as newer titles like ARC Raiders, The First Berserker: Khazan, and MABINOGI MOBILE, NEXON is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality game experiences to players worldwide. For more information, visit: https://company.nexon.com/en/.