Hey Creators,

We are pleased to announce that MapleStory Worlds will globally launch on Wednesday, April 23!

From the soft launch in the Americas last year to our recent expansion into the European region in 2025 January, MapleStory Worlds has continued to grow, thanks to the interest and support of many creators and players.

With the upcoming Global Launch, we are expanding our service to players around the world (with a few exceptions), bringing even more opportunities for creativity and fun.

As with previous expansions, we kindly ask creators who wish to release their Worlds globally to review the Manage Translation menu and World Supported Region settings under the Create Worlds menu.

We would also like to provide advance notice of several key changes that will take effect with the Global Launch. Please take a moment to review the information below.

Key Updates Following the April 23 Update

GetAccountRegion() Provided

A new Method, GetAccountRegion(), will be available as a method in the User type.

- You can now identify between Global and Korea accounts through the GetAccountRegion()

* This information is provided to assist in addressing irregular player activity related to restricted service regions. Please be aware that the global service will be categorized into three broad regions.

* If there are important considerations for creators when interpreting region information, we will provide further updates accordingly.

- With the introduction of player AccountRegion data, the criteria used to determine World playability will be updated:

- Previous: Based on the player’s account registration region

- New: Based on the player’s connection region

To ensure smooth World service, please check your implementation in advance, as some setup may be required to restrict access from specific regions.

AccountTrustLevel API Requirement Changes

Due to limited SMS authentication support in certain regions, raising the AccountTrustLevel requirement from Level 1 to Level 2 may affect existing players’ ability to access Worlds.

- Global accounts use SMS and Two Factor Authenticator (2FA) as secondary authentication methods. For SMS verification, only phone numbers matching the player’s account type will be available for selection.

* Ex: If a player has a Global account but attempts SMS verification using a phone number that is not supported by the Global account, the authentication will fail.

- As SMS authentication may not be supported in some regions, upgrading the AccountTrustLevel requirement may impact existing players in those areas.

- Depending on your World’s implementation, you may need to apply separate handling for new players.

* Please refer to the AccountTrustLevel API Guide available on the Creator Center for full details.

Entity’s Deprecated Properties Removal

Deprecated Properties for the following Entities will be removed.

OnConstruct

OnPreOriginSet

OnPostOriginSet

OnFirstSpawnInEditMode

OnPreModelSet

OnPostModelSet

OnPreAddOriginComponents

OnPostAddOriginComponents

OnPreFillOriginProperties

OnPostFillOriginProperties

OnPreDeserializeComponents

OnPostDeserializeComponents

OnPreTransformInit

OnPostTransformInit

OnPreInitAdditionalComponents

OnPostInitAdditionalComponents

OnPreApplyChangedProperties

OnPostApplyChangedProperties

OnPreAttachEntity

OnPostAttachEntity

OnPreInitSync

OnPostInitSync

OnPostInitSynced

OnFinishedConstruct

OnBeginPlay

OnEndPlay

OnChangedParent

OnAddedChildren

OnRemovedChildren

OnMapChanged

OnWorldChanged

OnPostLoaded

OnPostSaved

OnPostChangedPath

InputService’s SetCursor Function Behavior Change

InputService’s SetCursor function behavior will be changed.

- When changing the cursor appearance using the SetCursor function in InputService, the cursor’s origin will now align with the pivot of the sprite or animation clip.

- Previous: Cursor origin always set to top-left

- New: Cursor origin now aligns with the pivot position

* The pivot refers to the central anchor point of a sprite or animation clip.

Please refer to the Sprite and Resource Management Guide in the Creator Center for more details.

📢 Creators! The following information MUST be reviewed in preparation for the Global Launch!

World Supported Region Setting Feature

Through the Supported Region setting within [Create Worlds - Settings], you can select regions your World will be made available within the MapleStory Worlds service regions.

After Global Launch, if there are specific regions where you would like your World to be available, please make sure to review and update the settings accordingly.

⚠️ Note:

- When supported regions are set, players will only be able to access Worlds based on their current connection region.

- Players in regions not in the World’s supported region will not see your World and will not be able to play it.

Translation Management by Language [Create Worlds - Manage Translation]

MapleStory Worlds supports Korean, English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.

By using the Manage Translation menu under [Create Worlds] on the official platform, you can provide translated versions of your World’s information, products, badges, and in-world content tailored to your selected release regions.

Recommended Age Setting via World Survey

The World Survey feature allows you to specify a minimum recommended age for players who can access your World.

[Age Categories]

- All Ages: World will be visible to all players.

- Ages 9 and Up: World will be visible only to players aged 9 or older, based on account information.

- Ages 13 and Up: World will be visible only to players aged 13 or older, based on account information.

You may revisit and update the survey at any time if you need to adjust the age rating after completion.

To ensure your World is available to the appropriate audience, please use the World Survey feature to set a recommended age based on the content of your World.

⚠️ Note:

- If you do not submit the World Survey, or if your World includes paid random-based content, your World will not be visible or playable in Slovakia and Belgium, in accordance with local regulations.

We will provide additional updates if any adjustments are made to the above information, thank you.

Sincerely,

The MapleStory Worlds Team