MapleStory's Next Major Update "New Age: Into The Abyss" Drops Today, But You're Getting Even More Later This Month

MapleStory’s latest update, "New Age: Into the Abyss,” drops today.

This update introduces several features and challenges for players. They can now explore the MMO's new area, Battleship Arteria, facing Reina — the apostle of Darmoor — and her high flora army aboard a sinister warship. Completing quests in this high-level zone with a character of Level 280 or higher allows players to obtain the Sacred Symbol: Arteria.

The update also brings heightened difficulty levels for challenging bosses Kaling and Kalos, now available in Extreme mode — offering new rewards such as the Helmet of Loyalty and the Mark of Destruction. Additionally, the Tisk Food Storehouse Event continues, presenting limited-time quests where players can assist islanders in protecting their food storehouse from monsters and earn valuable rewards and EXP.

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There’s also the holiday "Home Maplemas" event, allowing players to decorate their Maple Homes with festive furnishings and expansions. On December 19, the update extends further with the Abyssal Expedition — featuring deep fissures in the Minar region. Players can form teams to explore these mysterious abysses, gaining powerful equipment and skills through strategic navigation.

Then on January 9, an all-new area called Carcion, Cradle of Life will be introduced. Players can join forces with the Maple Alliance to uncover a sinister plot, reconcile ideals, and thwart Darmoor's apostle in this region. Completing quests in Carcion with a character of Level 285 or higher grants the Sacred Symbol: Carcion.