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We're awarding 7 teams up to $65,000 USD each! That's a whopping $455,000 invested in you! Submitted worlds are currently in evaluation.

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We're awarding 7 teams up to $65,000 USD each! That's a whopping $455,000 invested in you! Submitted worlds are currently in evaluation.

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We're awarding 7 teams up to $65,000 USD each! That's a whopping $455,000 invested in you! Submitted worlds are currently in evaluation.

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We're awarding 7 teams up to $65,000 USD each! That's a whopping $455,000 invested in you! Submitted worlds are currently in evaluation.

BI Logo

We're awarding 7 teams up to $65,000 USD each! That's a whopping $455,000 invested in you! Submitted worlds are currently in evaluation.

BI Logo

We're awarding 7 teams up to $65,000 USD each! That's a whopping $455,000 invested in you! Submitted worlds are currently in evaluation.

BI Logo

We're awarding 7 teams up to $65,000 USD each! That's a whopping $455,000 invested in you! Submitted worlds are currently in evaluation.

BI Logo

We're awarding 7 teams up to $65,000 USD each! That's a whopping $455,000 invested in you! Submitted worlds are currently in evaluation.

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UPDATE!

Final round winners will be revealed on October 27th!

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Global Creator Challenge Lounge

Creators developing their own worlds will get all kinds of development support! Join the Global Creator Challenge Discord.

Training Materials Provided

We will provide a variety of training materials
to help you improve your development skills.

Expert QnA

Experts will be available to
answer your burning world
development-related questions.

Exclusive Community

You'll have a place for everything from recruiting
team members to freely sharing information.

Global Creator Challenge Rewards

per Team
Up to $65,000 USD

30 teams in the Final round!

Up to $35,000 USD in Support Funds

7 Winning Teams

Up to $30,000 USD Added

Teams that advance to the final round, who also participate in the MapleStory Worlds developer support connection program, can claim the support funds. The amount awarded will differ depending on the program's payment standards.

※ There has been an update to the Next Program, and the link has been changed accordingly. Please read the new notice.

Teams who win the finals will receive $10,000 USD. Teams that also fulfill the separate payment requirements can earn up to $20,000 USD in additional development support funds. To review the details about the requirements to attain those funds, see the notice.

Recruitment Guidelines

Unlimited genre expansion!

We can't wait to see how your worlds put a new spin on the core fun of MapleStory.

What is the core fun of MapleStory?

#Growth #Exploration #Hunting #Combat #Collecting #Cooperative #Challenge #Competition

Check out all the great ways you can add to the fun!

#Growth + Idle
#Growth, Combat + Roguelite
#Combat + Strategy
#Combat + Defense
#Exploration, Collecting + RPG
#Challenge + Platformer
#Cooperative, Collecting + Simulation
#Growth, Combat + Survival
#Competition, Collecting + Tycoon

Selection Criteria

Creative IP Use and Expansion

40%

An independent panel will be judging competitors based on how creatively they reimagine MapleStory's core elements of fun and how they expand on the game's design in a way that is both fun and unique.

Level of Completion

40%

An independent panel will be judging competitors based on how stable the play environment is, how carefully crafted the Core Game Loop is, and how well the overall articulation and harmony between the audio and visual elements has been implemented.

Sustainability

20%

An independent panel will be judging competitors based on the Challenge expansion potential, their user management capabilities, and other similar competencies required to ensure stable operation of the service.

The detailed selection criteria is available in the MapleStory Worlds Global Creator Challenge 2026 Terms and Conditions.

A total of 30 Worlds will compete in the final round.

※ The selection scope is subject to change based on the evaluation results.

Global Creator Challenge Schedule

UPDATE!
Final Round Winners Reveal Date 11/5 → 10/27

6/4

Submissions Open

10/7

Submissions Close and First Eval Starts

10/27

Announcement and Final Round Starts

11/25

Final Round Ends

Early December

Winners Announced

All schedules begin and end based on 11:00 KST (2:00 UTC).

The schedule is subject to change.

Participation Conditions

Open to anyone ages 14+!

※ Residents of certain regions, such as North America and Europe, must be ages 18+.

Worlds must have been created with the MapleStory Worlds platform.

Worlds must be revealed or released for the first time during the submission period.

Worlds must be a Global release.

※ Worlds must enable the automatic translation feature.

Worlds must be purely original works free from copyright and intellectual property issues.

※ AI can be used to create worlds.

Please check the notice for more detailed information.

FAQ
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I am at least 14 years-old, but I am not an adult yet. Can I still participate?

Yes, you can.
However, you will need a signed consent form from your guardian if you make it to the main round. (You cannot move on without a signed consent form.)
* Residents of certain regions, such as North America and Europe, must be ages 18+. Please review the details in the announcement.

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Q

Can groups participate?

Yes, groups can participate.
However, only the group leader can make submissions.

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Q

Can worlds that were already released participate as well?

No, they can't.
Only worlds that were publicly released for the first time during the Global Creator Challenge submission period may participate.

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Will all worlds that are created and made public during the Global Creator Challenge submission period be entered automatically?

No, worlds will not be entered automatically.
You must first release your world, then use the Global Creator Challenge Submission banner in the MapleStory Worlds client to complete submission.

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Can I submit multiple worlds?

Yes, you can. However, only one world per individual or group can move on to the main round.
If more than one of your worlds is selected, you will have to choose which world will move on.

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Can Next Creators also participate?

Yes, they can, as long as their world adheres to the submission criteria.

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Can Partner Creators also participate?

Partner Creators cannot participate.

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Can MCC Creators also participate?

MCC Creators cannot participate.

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Do you have any more questions regarding the challenge?

Reference and Notes

Some content is subject to change based on the challenge's status.

Please refer to the notice for more detailed information.