What to know
- MapleStory M is confirmed to be released on Steam, with a demo currently available.
- The full Steam launch is scheduled for March 18, 2026.
- The Steam demo lets you start playing now and carries over progress to the full release.
- It’s a free-to-play 2D side-scrolling MMORPG with familiar classes and mechanics.
If you’ve played the original MapleStory or enjoyed the mobile version of MapleStory M, there’s now an official Steam version in the works. The demo is already up on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest, and Nexon has announced that the full game will launch there on March 18, 2026.
You can wishlist the game on Steam ahead of its release, download the demo build now to begin playing on PC, and your progress will transfer into the full version when it arrives.
Unlike the original MapleStory (released in 2003), which has been on Steam for years, MapleStory M started as a mobile spinoff. This Steam arrival gives you a way to enjoy its 2D side-scrolling MMO gameplay on a computer without relying solely on your phone or the mobile launcher.
The game remains free to install and play, with optional in-game purchases available once the full version launches on Steam.
About MapleStory M
MapleStory M is a free-to-play 2D side-scrolling MMORPG developed by Nexon. Designed as a mobile adaptation of the classic MapleStory, it preserves the franchise’s signature pixel-art style, fast-paced combat, and vibrant fantasy world while introducing streamlined systems tailored for modern players.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre | 2D Side-Scrolling MMORPG |
| Developer | Nexon |
| Business Model | Free-to-play with optional in-game purchases |
| Core Gameplay | Questing, grinding, boss raids, events |
| Classes | Multiple iconic Maple classes |
| Multiplayer Features | Guilds, co-op raids, party dungeons |
| Platform | Mobile & Steam (PC) |
| Progress Transfer | Demo progress carries to full Steam release |
The game features a wide selection of familiar classes, each with unique skills, progression paths, and flashy abilities. Players explore expansive regions, complete story-driven quests, participate in daily dungeons, and team up for large-scale boss raids. Social systems such as guilds, party play, and in-game events remain central to the experience.
With its arrival on Steam, players can now enjoy the same content available on mobile but optimized for PC controls and a larger screen. The demo already allows progress carryover into the full release, making it easy to jump in early without losing advancement.
