Considering MapleStory 2 quickly found its way onto Steam’s most-played-games list (as judged by concurrent user counts), it’s no surprise to hear that the free-to-play MMORPG has now passed one million players a week after launch. According to Nexon, “the game continues to increase its servers, especially the Oceania server, where player population continues to exceed expectations.”
Along with a Halloween event which runs until November 8 with a themed quest and items, MapleStory 2 is giving out celebratory gifts. If you’re on the fence, this is a particularly good time to log in.
To participate in the Halloween festivities, just accept the “Murder at Mon Bloody Chouchou” quest and go to the hotel in Queenstown — there you’ll find Hotelier Plutino, who will get you started.
As for the one-million-player celebration, it’s a dungeon bonus and a separate gift for max-level players.
Double Dungeon Drop Event
- (October 19 – 26): Get two rolls on the loot table with every Normal Adventure Dungeon you complete.
Weekend Giveaway Event
- (Oct. 20 – 21): Log in with a level-60 character for a Style Crate.
- (Oct. 21 – 22): Log in with a level-60 character for 500 Red Merets.
- Rewards can’t be sold or traded, but can be transferred to alt characters on the same account via the in-game bank.
Will folks stick with MapleStory 2 long-term? That’s the real question. Right now, it has this inherent curiosity factor going for it as the fresh-faced sequel to a decade-and-a-half-old game. You playin’?
Million Players Celebration [MapleStory 2]
Source: Destructoid MapleStory 2 celebrates one million players with thank-you events