MapleStory: Crimsonwood Keep expansion arrives for 87 million members worldwide

14 August 2008

Posted by:Josh

MapleStory has gotten a huge new expansion called The Crimsonwood Keep announced Nexon America, the game’s developer.

MapleStory is a free side-scrolling MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online RPG) with 87 million members worldwide including over 5.9 million players in North America, making it the most popular free MMORPG on the continent.

The “Crimsonwood Keep” expansion delivers a wealth of new content including 31 new maps, 11 unique enemies, 12 extensive, story-focused quests and a collection of new weapons and objects. The update will also give pets an additional skill and improve the user interface with language filter updates and additional platforming features.

One of the most popular places in MapleWorld is the continent of Masteria. Here players will get a chance to explore the expanded Phantom Forest, which is filled with leprechauns, wraiths, the Headless Horseman and a new boss monster, Bigfoot. Players who navigate their way through the forest will reach the Crimsonwood Mountain, that will feature numerous new enemies and challenging platform-style game play.

MapleStory’s popularity has also led to the opening of a new server — Yellonde. To celebrate the new opening, Nexon will award prizes to the top 75 ranked players across the first month.

In addition to all the new content, MapleStory will be delivering the second part of their “Summer Break Events”, including two exciting video events where participants can win a ride range of prizes.