Hello Players and Creators,

To support the continued development and stable service of Creator Worlds, MapleStory Worlds operates the MSW Next Program.

MSW Next is accepting applications on a rolling basis for Worlds with growth potential, and selected Creators can receive a variety of support and benefits for one year, including a Creation Fund of up to $35,000 USD.

If you are a Creator looking to explore new possibilities in MapleStory Worlds, we encourage you to apply to MSW Next!

▶ About the MapleStory Worlds Next Program

▶ Apply for MapleStory Worlds Next now!

For more details on MSW Next, including eligibility and benefits, please see the notice below.

Please note that all dates in this notice are in Korean Standard Time (KST).

Introducing MSW Next (Eligibility & Benefits)

✔ MSW Next

MSW Next provides a variety of benefits, including financial support, to help Worlds with growth potential continue their development, and aims to discover and support the growth of diverse Worlds utilizing
certain Nexon IP.

▶ Apply for MapleStory Worlds Next now!

■ Eligibility & Benefits

Category	Details
Eligibility	MapleStory Worlds Creators based in the Southeast Asia region
Program Duration	1-year contract starting from the MSW Next selection date
Selection Method	Ongoing application and selection through the MapleStory Worlds Next application form
Benefits	1. Creation Fund (up to $35,000 USD) per Creator per World 1) Monthly Base Fund of $3,500 USD when the World Activity Index is maintained or increased (paid over 6 months, total of $21,000 USD) 2) $3,500 USD upon faithful completion of the program 3) Up to $10,500 USD in additional incentives based on performance and activity after joining the program * Detailed terms will be provided upon contract 2. Dedicated MSW Next category and badge 3. Opportunities for Q&A sessions to provide technical support 4. Priority for MapleStory Worlds marketing opportunities 5. Bonus credits for DataStorage use
Detailed Eligibility Criteria	1. Next Newbie (New Creator Track) 1. Creators currently operating a playable World 2. Worlds that have released at least one major content update since initial launch 3. Worlds by Creators who have no previous participation record in the Next program. 4. Worlds that have submitted an update roadmap for the next 6 months from the application date 2. Again Next (Existing Creator Track) 1. Worlds by Creators who have previously participated in the Next program. 2. Worlds that have submitted an update roadmap for the next 6 months from the application date * When applying to the Again Next program, you may apply with either a new World or an existing World already in service. * Next Newbie and Again Next are conducted as separate tracks, and neither affects the number of openings in the other track. * You may apply again regardless of whether you are already participating in the MSW Next program. e.g., A Creator who applied as Next Newbie in January and is participating in the Next program may also apply with a different World in February as Again Next.

■ Program Notes

1. You may participate in the MSW Next Program only as an ‘individual’ Creator (not as a business or corporation).
Programs are provided on the basis of the individual creator (or group leader in the case of a group), regardless of whether you are incorporated.
* However, to clearly indicate participation, badges provided as a program benefit may be granted to the group the group leader belongs to.

2. The Base Fund is paid based on the World Activity Index, which takes into account month-over-month rates of change from the previous month in key metrics such as the World’s user, revenue, and community metrics. The first 2 Base Fund payments after joining the program are paid without any prerequisite conditions.

* However, if the World Activity Index declines for 3 consecutive months after joining the program, the World may be classified as at risk of offboarding, and program participation may be terminated following further review.

3. Support may be terminated if the services provided during the program period violate operational policies or are otherwise inconsistent with the standards of the MapleStory Worlds platform.

4. Detailed benefits, program duration, and other details will be provided separately upon selection, and some details may be subject to change depending on program operations.

5. Worlds selected for the program may be featured for public release and promotional purposes, and Creator interviews may be conducted during or after the program to gather feedback.

6. The new operating method for this program will apply starting November 1, 2026.

MSW Next Worlds Active on the Platform

You can find the MSW Next Worlds active in MapleStory Worlds in its dedicated category below.

▶ View the MSW Next Worlds Category

Thank you.

The MapleStory Worlds team