--- title: "NEXON Kicks Off “1st Anniversary Salon” Event in MapleStory: Idle RPG" date: 2026-11-05 category: Games author: "Ella Gammill" source: https://pressreleases.triplepointpr.com/2026/11/05/nexon-kicks-off-1st-anniversary-salon-event-in-maplestory-idle-rpg/ markdown: https://pressreleases.triplepointpr.com/md/nexon-kicks-off-1st-anniversary-salon-event-in-maplestory-idle-rpg.md agency: TriplePoint PR description: "“1st Anniversary Salon” Runs Through December 16 with a 30-Player Growth Challenge and Two New Cygnus Knights Classes Seoul – November 5, 2026 – NEXON announced today that it is…" --- # NEXON Kicks Off “1st Anniversary Salon” Event in MapleStory: Idle RPG *“1st Anniversary Salon” Runs Through December 16 with a 30-Player Growth Challenge and Two New Cygnus Knights Classes* **Seoul – November 5, 2026** – NEXON announced today that it is celebrating the first anniversary of *MapleStory: Idle RPG*, the mobile idle RPG co-developed with Able Games. NEXON is marking the occasion with “1st Anniversary Salon,” a large-scale event running through December 16. The company is also adding a “Growth Challenge for New Players” featuring the exclusive boss “Lord Balrog,” along with two new Cygnus Knights classes, “Dawn Warrior” and “Blaze Wizard.” Download *MapleStory: Idle RPG* now on the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maplestory-idle-rpg/id6739616715) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexon.ma). **Assets can be found** [**here**](https://en-newsroom.nexon.com/game/6705?tab=PressKits) **“1st Anniversary Salon” event features:** - **“1st Anniversary Salon Special Mission”:** Players who complete daily missions earn two event currencies, “1st Anniversary Pocket Watch” and “1st Anniversary Points.” Completing more missions over the event unlocks extra growth currencies, including “1st Anniversary Special Coins.” Players can also exchange their “1st Anniversary Points” for “1st Anniversary Special Coins” and other growth currencies. - **“Salon Ring Workshop”:** Players can enhance and equip the event ring “Chaos Ring” themselves. The “Chaos Ring Enhancer,” earned from daily and achievement missions, raises the ring’s equipment grade and converts its sub-options. A “Chaos Ring Exchange Ticket” then turns the finished ring into real equipment for the ring slot. - **“1000% Special Power Hour”:** Once a day, players can boost their EXP gain by 1000% for one hour. - **Anniversary Shops (through December 18):** Players can exchange “1st Anniversary Special Coins” at the “1st Anniversary Salon Special Shop” for items such as the “1st Anniversary Legendary Artifact Selector Ticket,” “Legendary Companion Summoning Ticket,” and “Star Force Stage 17 Enhancer.” The “1st Anniversary Shop” offers a variety of in-game items in exchange for “1st Anniversary Pocket Watch.” **Growth support for new players:** - **“Growth Challenge for New Players” (through December 16):** Accounts created after November 5 can join once they reach Level 30. Groups of 30 players then work together for 60 days to complete level, challenge, and repeatable missions. The “Challenge Points” they earn unlock growth buffs, such as more free refills of Growth Dungeon entry tickets and shorter upgrade times. Each player also receives a daily EXP buff based on their point ranking within the group. - **“Lord Balrog” Boss:** Players can take on the challenge-exclusive boss with one entry ticket each day. The whole group’s damage counts toward defeating it. Rewards are based on individual and group damage and include growth currencies and the “Growth Challenge Outfit” set. - **“New Character Growth Event” (through January 6, 2027):** This growth support pass is open to characters created after November 5. Players earn set rewards at designated levels across two ranges, Level 30 to 70 and Level 70 to 100. Rewards include growth currencies and the “Growth Potion,” which instantly raises a character by one level when used at a specific level. **New classes and content:** - **“Dawn Warrior”:** A new Cygnus Knights warrior class and companion who receives the strength of the Spirit of Soul to wield the power of light. - **“Blaze Wizard”:** A new Cygnus Knights mage class and companion who inherits the power of the Spirit of Flame to command fire. - **Class Change:** Starting with these new classes, existing players can also change their class to “Dawn Warrior” or “Blaze Wizard.” - **“Monster Park Extreme”:** A new dungeon where parties of up to four players can earn large amounts of EXP. - **“Guild Bounties”:** New guild content with rewards including the “Equipment Sub Option Reconfigurator,” which converts an item’s sub-options, and a new scroll that grants additional stats. *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 while 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 *MapleStory: Idle RPG* is available on the game’s [official website](https://maplestoryidle.nexon.com/). **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/.