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How to Download and Play MapleStory Classic World (PC, Mac, Steam)

kapunka in-gameBy kapunka·Published 2026-10-22Fact-basedBeginner
Valid forClassic World v1.0.0 (Grand Launch)
Last checked2026-10-22
Sources4 cited sources

MapleStory Classic World is live on the Windia world since the Grand Launch on October 21, 2026. You can play it on Windows or macOS, through either the Nexon Launcher or Steam. Here's the fastest way in.

Option 1: Nexon Launcher (smallest download)

The Nexon Launcher installs Classic World as a standalone client. You don't need regular MapleStory installed.

  1. Download and install the Nexon Launcher from nexon.com.
  2. Log in with your Nexon account.
  3. Find MapleStory in your library, switch on the MapleStory Classic World toggle, and download the client.

Option 2: Steam

On Steam, MapleStory and Classic World ship as one bundled build, so you install the base game first.

  1. Open your Steam library and find MapleStory.
  2. Click Install and let the full download finish, including any updates.
  3. When you launch, pick the Classic World option.

Steam players: link your Steam profile to your Nexon account from Nexon's Account Settings page on the web. You can also do it from Steam when it asks you to sign in with your Nexon login.

Playing on a Mac

Classic World runs on macOS through both the Nexon Launcher and Steam. Steam lists macOS Sequoia 15.0 and an Apple Silicon M1 as the minimum, with 8 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended).

System requirements (Windows)

These are the requirements Steam lists for the MapleStory app that includes Classic World:

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 64-bitWindows 10 64-bit or later
CPUCore 2 Duo / Athlon 64 X2 @ 3.0 GHzCore i3 @ 4.0 GHz / Ryzen 3 @ 3.5 GHz
RAM8 GB8 GB or more
GPUGeForce 9600 GT / Radeon HD 5670GTX 1050 / RX 570
Storage60 GB60 GB+ on an SSD

Things to know before your first login

  • 3 characters per account. Deleting one comes with a waiting period.
  • Trade lock on new accounts. Trading unlocks 24 hours after any character on the account reaches level 15.
  • Controllers work. Xbox and PlayStation controllers are supported, but you have to switch on Enable Controller Support in Game Options first.
  • Two key layouts. Choose Classic Style or Modern Style. Modern Style supports WASD movement.
  • Languages. English is the official language. Spanish and Korean are in beta, and the UI stays in English.
  • Separate from MapleStory. Only your NX balance is shared. Character names and Maple Points don't carry over, and you can only have one of the two games open at a time.

Next: read what's in Classic World at launch, then plan your job advancement.

Sources: Nexon [1] [2] [3] · Steam [1]. Names and game content © Nexon, used for informational purposes. The explanations on this page are our own.