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Korea Herald
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Festival celebrating MapleStory to be held in Taipei, LA
Popular game festival set to go global after 2024 debut in Ilsan South Korean gaming company Nexon announced plans to bring its flagship massively multiplayer online role-playing game MapleStory to fans in Taipei and the US with the upcoming global festival, "Maple Con 2025." Marking the game's 20th anniversary, the event aims to foster community engagement through interactive programs that allow players to share memories and emotional connections forged through the game. "Maple Con 2025 Taipei," scheduled for August 2-3 in Taipei, Taiwan, will offer a diverse lineup including an official merchandise store, game-themed installations and photo booths, a merchandise customization experience, a user-driven stage event and a marketplace dedicated to fan-created MapleStory works. Nexon also announced plans to set a new Guinness World Record by assembling 'the largest human orange mushroom' with over 2,000 participants at the event. This follows a 2017 Taipei event where the company set the record for creating the largest human maple leaf, with 1,558 people forming the shape while wearing red hoodies. The festival will continue in the US with "Maple Con Los Angeles 2025" slated for late October, featuring a range of attractions celebrating two decades of MapleStory. Additional details are expected to be announced in the coming months. The inaugural "Maple Con," held in December at Kintex in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, drew roughly 10,000 attendees over three days, highlighting the enduring enthusiasm for the franchise. With a worldwide user base estimated at 150 million, MapleStory is one of the most popular Korean games. By expanding "Maple Con" internationally, Nexon said it aims to reinforce the brand's presence and further develop the MapleStory IP both domestically and abroad.
Korea Herald
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Nexon's Maple Con goes global for 20th anniversary
Nexon said Tuesday that it will host 'Maple Con 2025,' a global festival celebrating its hit game MapleStory, in Taiwan this August and in the US this October. The event was first held in December 2024 at Kintex in Ilsan, just outside of Seoul, attracting 10,000 visitors over three days. This year, the event will expand overseas to celebrate the 20th anniversary of MapleStory's service in both Taiwan and the US. The game has earned massive global popularity, reaching approximately 150 million registered users outside of Korea. Nexon aims to use the event as a platform to further grow its international fanbase and solidify MapleStory as a leading global intellectual property. Maple Con 2025 Taipei will take place Aug. 2-3, featuring official merchandise stores, Maple Island-themed installations and photo booths, a stage program for fan participation and a marketplace for fan-made works. The event will also attempt to set a Guinness World Record with over 2,000 participants forming the 'world's largest human Orange Mushroom,' a nod to the game's beloved mascot. Maple Con Los Angeles 2025 will be held in late October, offering special attractions and activities to celebrate the game's two-decade legacy in North America.
