MapleStory: Idle RPG Introduces Engaging New EXP System, Powerful Stat Boosts and More in Latest Update

‘Journey's Treasure’ Update Introduces New Legendary Artifacts, Quality of Life Improvements, Exciting Rewards and More

Seoul - August 13, 2026 - Today, NEXON has released the ‘Journey's Treasure’ update to MapleStory: Idle RPG, a mobile idle RPG co-developed with Able Games. The all new ‘Journey's Treasure’ update incorporates a new EXP System that players can utilize for faster progression and greater rewards. The update also features new Legendary Artifacts, quality of life (QoL) improvements and more.

Infused with the nostalgia of the MapleStory series, MapleStory: Idle RPG brings the beloved universe alive through a new idle RPG adventure. Players can experience the classic MapleStory charm through accessible auto-battle features, allowing characters to progress even while offline. With diverse gear collection, skill mastery and extensive character customization, fans can enjoy casual yet rewarding gameplay.

In the new MapleStory: Idle RPG ‘Journey's Treasure’ update, players can experience gameplay improvements that include:
*Introducing Journey's Treasure: A new system built around the game's idle hunting feature, players can earn ‘Journey's Treasure’ EXP by defeating monsters through idle hunting, with higher chapters offering faster progression rates.
*When ‘Journey's Treasure’ EXP reaches 100%, players can select one of four cards including ‘Star Force Enhancement Scroll’ or ‘Regular Potential Cube’ to receive rewards. The unselected cards will have their reward levels increased for subsequent selections.
*Three New Legendary Artifacts:
*The Legendary Artifact ‘Reindeer's Spear’ increases both Attack Power and Defense Penetration by 5%. Additionally, DP is doubled when facing a single enemy, and tripled when defeating a boss.
*‘Secret Map’ increases AP by 5%, with Final Damage increasing by 5% when facing 10 or more enemies and further tripled during Growth Dungeon battles.
*Every 5 seconds, 'Ring of Cycles' removes its own effect and checks the character's Critical Hit Chance. If it is below 100%, Critical Hit Chance increases by 30%. If it is 100% or higher, Skill Damage increases by 40% and Basic Attack Damage increases by up to 60%.
*Quality of Life Improvements: This update also includes quality of life adjustments for players to experience smoother gameplay.
*Buffs & Balances: A comprehensive balance patch has been added to adjust overall job stats. Additionally, monster damage taken in Party Quests, Boss Raids, and Growth Dungeons combat areas has been reduced for player ease.
*Auto-Matching: An auto-matching function has been added to the ‘Exploration’ feature to automate Party Quests, with a ‘Quick Clear All’ function introduced that simultaneously clears all five Growth Dungeons.
*Party Quests: The reward structures for Party Quests have been improved, ensuring equipment drops are granted with an increased number of sub-stats.
*Additional Improvements: Further adjustments and additions include enhanced preset usability, better combat screen visibility, improved membership product benefits, and a new filter for the number of equipment sub-options.

MapleStory: Idle RPG is now available to play on iOS and Android, and more information can be found on the official website.

More detailed information regarding the new ‘Journey's Treasure’ update in MapleStory: Idle RPG can be found on the official community:

*Official MapleStory: Idle RPG Website: [LINK]
*MapleStory: Idle RPG Discord: [LINK]