Hello Players and Creators,

We're happy to announce that the MapleStory Worlds Next Program, which has so far supported over 20 Creators, is now being launched in the Southeast Asia region!

The MSW Next Program provides technical support and financial benefits to help Creators continue developing and stably operating their Worlds. During the one-year program period, Creators can receive various benefits, including up to $35,000 USD in development support.

Any World with growth potential is eligible, so we encourage all Creators who wish to grow within MapleStory Worlds to apply to the program!

For more details, please see below.

Eligibility & Benefits

The MapleStory Worlds Next Program aims to discover diverse Worlds with growth potential utilizing certain Nexon IP, and provide financial and technical support to assist in their continued development and growth.

▶ About the MapleStory Worlds Next Program
▶ Apply for MapleStory Worlds Next now!

■ Eligibility & Benefits

Category	Details
Eligibility	MapleStory Worlds Creators based in the Southeast Asia region
Application Period	Ongoing (rolling basis) - Applications submitted by the 15th of each month will be reviewed that month. - Applications received on or after the 16th will be reviewed the following month.
Program Duration	1-year contract starting from selection date
Application & Selection Method	Ongoing application and selection through the MapleStory Worlds Next application form
Benefits	Development Support Fund (up to $35,000 USD) per Creator per World Monthly base development support fund ($3,500 USD per month) for releasing monthly updates (6 months, total $21,000 USD) $3,500 USD upon faithful completion of the program Up to $10,500 USD in additional incentives after program completion, based on performance and activity Detailed terms will be provided upon contract Dedicated MapleStory Worlds Next category and badge Promotional opportunities on official MapleStory Worlds channels. Opportunities for Q&A sessions to provide technical support

■ Program Notes

Creators may participate multiple times with different Worlds. Creators who have already been selected to the MSW Next Program may apply again with a different World.
You may participate in the MSW Next Program only as an individual (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.
- If a group is selected, badges are provided to the group (as proof of participation).
Support may be terminated if services provided during the program are found to violate MapleStory Worlds terms of use etc. or otherwise fail to meet MapleStory Worlds platform’s standards.
Detailed information (including benefits and program duration etc.) will be provided separately upon selection. Program details may be subject to change.
Selected Worlds may be featured for public release and promotional purposes. Interviews may also be conducted during or after the program.
For further inquiries, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions below.

FAQ

No	Question	Answer
1	Can only published Worlds apply to the MSW Next Program?	Yes, only Worlds that are publicly published can apply to the MSW Next Program. Please make sure that the World you wish to apply with has been publicly published before you submit your application.
2	When is the application deadline?	Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis, with no deadline. You can apply through the link below. ▶ Apply for MapleStory Worlds Next now! A separate notice will be provided in advance regarding the program’s closure.
3	When will I be notified about the selection results?	- Applications submitted between the 1st and 15th of each month: results announced at the end of the same month. - Applications submitted between the 16th and end of the month: results announced at the end of the following month. All applicants will be individually notified regarding the selection results via the email address provided during the application. Please check your inbox to check the selection results.
4	Why was I not selected for the program?	We review applications from a wide variety of Worlds across different genres. For this reason, please kindly understand that detailed reasons for non-selection cannot be provided. However, we do review various criteria in order to evaluate the World's growth potential. If your World wasn’t selected, we encourage you to review the below. 1) Update Roadmap - Is your 6-month roadmap complete, with no missing elements? - Does your roadmap align with the World’s mid-to-long-term development goals? 2) Current Development and Operations Status - Has your World achieved a state where gameplay enjoyment can be confirmed and assessed? - Has your World been operating for a sufficient period to collect user feedback?
5	Can group creators apply to the MSW Next Program?	Participation in MSW Next Program is possible only as an “individual”. Therefore, in the case of group creators, only the group leader may participate as the representative. * Note: Individual/group creators who have been registered as a corporation cannot participate in the program.

Thank you.

The MapleStory Worlds team