Nexon hosted its 'Creators Networking Day' at its Pangyo headquarters on the 6th. The event saw a turnout of approximately 50 attendees, including members of 'Maple Worlds Partners' and 'Maple Worlds Next', as well as student developers from gaming clubs at Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and Korea University, all currently active on HelloMaple, alongside various content creators.

MapleStory Worlds General Director Shin Min-seok took the stage for the keynote. As of 2025, MapleStory Worlds has recorded a Monthly Active User (MAU) count of 1.7 million, with the cumulative number of creators generating revenue hitting 14,000. By November, the total cumulative earnings for these creators reached approximately 170 billion won.

The platform has secured about 1.1 million active users across Asia, with over 100,000 users in North America. In Taiwan, where the MapleStory IP enjoys significant popularity, it hit the number one spot on the local community site 'Bahamut' and won the Gold Award for PC Game of the Year at the 2025 Bahamut Game & Animation Awards.

The mid-to-long-term roadmap for 'MapleStory Worlds' was also unveiled. The team is preparing for an official launch in Japan this coming April, aiming to cement its presence in the local market through collaborations and events with Japanese creators.

They are also pushing for upgrades to the development environment. Starting in the first quarter of next year, they will roll out AI-related features in phases, including support for MCP (Model Context Protocol) and an in-maker chatbot, while also refining convenience features like improved resource searching.

Creators' revenue streams are set to diversify as well. By the fourth quarter of next year, the platform plans to introduce ad monetization, allowing content creators to run ads within their worlds to generate additional income. Further details on the specific mechanics will be provided at a later date.

Beyond the keynote, the event featured technical sessions and career talks, creating space for creators to share their experiences throughout the development process and enjoy networking with one another.