Hey, friends!

The MapleStory Worlds team has been cooking up some incredibly exciting features and updates to the MapleStory Worlds Maker for 2026. Check out the video at the bottom of the page and get hyped!

Can’t watch the video right now? Here’s the TL;DR on the key upcoming Creator features for the MapleStory Worlds Maker:

Code Assistance: The January update brings AI-powered code assistance.
Improved Resource Searching: We’re making ongoing improvements to address developer "pain points."
Lighting System: A new system for adding colored lights and adjusting world lighting.
Avatar Animation Editor: Create custom player animations.
Backgrounds: Future support for arranging custom backgrounds, building on current modification ability.
Server Properties Window: A new window to monitor server activity and troubleshoot "tricky server-based bugs."
Custom Font Support: We’re adding new stylization options.
Note Editor and State Set Editor: Planned editors for enemy AI development and state tracking.
UI Animation Sequence Editor: Adjust UI features (position, size, etc.) over time for "more dynamic games."
Maple Tile Maps: Upcoming support for uploading and creating Maple Tile maps.
Insight and Optimization Updates:
- Creator Storage: Now with expanded functionality for cross-World storage and sharing of user data.
- Packet Saving Modes: Optimize network traffic by adjusting packet transmission frequency.
- World Insight: Continuous improvements for viewing instance lists, metrics, and service usage.
- Execute Code on Published World Instances: Run emergency/temporary scripts (e.g., bug-related event forcing).
- Record World Instance: Record instances for debugging unusual behavior.
- Serverless HTTP APIs: Develop serverless APIs (like AWS Lambda) using mlua, operating outside the world instance (useful for guild/party systems).
- Query Data Storage: Search stored data from within World Insights using pre-specified indexes.
Web Version Play: Non-logged-in users can play via the web portal with a temporary account.

Thank you,

The MapleStory Worlds team