Nexon, a well-known name in the gaming industry, has made a groundbreaking decision to invest $100 million into its Web3 project – MapleStory Universe. This move by Nexon, a leading player in the massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) sector, is a significant step towards transforming the MapleStory Universe.
This investment aims to strengthen the company’s financial resources for operational purposes, as per a Nexon representative. It is also expected to reduce reliance on external funding for their blockchain projects.
While the specifics about the issuance of tokens and the launch schedule remain under wraps, Nexon has indicated that a detailed roadmap will be released in the first half of 2024. This roadmap is anticipated to provide clarity and confidence regarding the direction of the Nexon Universe project.
About MapleStory Universe
Nexon’s MapleStory Universe is set to offer an immersive virtual environment by integrating games, applications, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through the use of Polygon Supernet. This initiative includes:
- MapleStory N: An MMORPG that blends blockchain technology with the classic game experience.
- MapleStory N Mobile: Bringing the blockchain gaming experience to mobile platforms.
- MapleStory N Worlds: A platform enabling users to create their own blockchain-based games.
- MapleStory N SDK: A toolkit for developers to build decentralized applications.