MapleStory Universe has introduced MSU X Friends, a new program that rewards players and community members who actively shape the game's ecosystem. The initiative targets users who produce content, run communities, or engage deeply with the game across X, MapleStory Universe, and MapleStory N. By integrating web3 elements, the program is structured to maintain momentum as the platform grows and evolves.
Recognizing Contributors Through Structured Rewards
MSU X Friends operates as a contribution-based system that identifies and elevates individuals already driving conversations and organizing gatherings around MapleStory Universe. The program formalizes these existing efforts into an official partnership. Eligible contributors include creators producing gameplay footage or tutorials, streamers broadcasting to their audiences, and in-game organizers managing guilds or hosting community events.
Participants selected for MSU X Friends will earn 1,000 $NXPC monthly. Additional perks include priority backing for community projects like in-game events, AMAs, or player meet-ups. Members also gain invitations to official streams and events, receive exclusive merchandise, and are acknowledged as central voices within the MapleStory Universe community.
Selection Based on Transparent Scoring
Rather than relying on typical influencer metrics, MapleStory Universe uses a transparent point system to evaluate candidates. Applicants are assessed on their history of contributions, spanning content engagement and community leadership. The scoring framework examines social reach on X, performance of MSU-related posts, involvement in MapleStory N gameplay, evidence of community organizing, and placement on the Kaito leaderboard. The team intends to choose up to fifty contributors, though final selections will weigh the quality and consistency of each submission.
Application Window and Program Length
Applications for MSU X Friends open on November 6 and close on November 13, 2025. The team will reveal selected participants on November 14. The program runs for three months, during which contributors are expected to maintain their creative output, engagement, and leadership within the MapleStory Universe ecosystem. MSU X Friends is designed to reward sustained effort and community building rather than isolated promotional bursts.
MapleStory Universe frames this initiative as a chance for dedicated participants to strengthen their involvement and receive direct acknowledgment from the development team. As the game expands its web3 presence, the program marks another move toward cultivating a user-driven community backed by the creators themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is MSU X Friends?
MSU X Friends is a contributor program from MapleStory Universe that recognizes players and creators supporting the community through content production, group leadership, or active participation in MapleStory Universe and MapleStory N.
Who can apply?
Anyone engaged in the MapleStory Universe community can apply. This covers streamers, writers, video producers, guild organizers, and players with regular in-game presence.
What rewards does the program offer?
Selected members receive 1,000 $NXPC monthly, invitations to exclusive events and streams, priority backing for community projects, and official recognition as a contributor.
How are participants selected?
Candidates are scored using a point system that tracks social influence, content results, MapleStory N activity, leadership demonstration, and Kaito leaderboard position.
How long does the program last?
MSU X Friends runs for three months.
How many contributors will be selected?
The program aims to select up to fifty contributors, with final numbers based on application quality and eligibility.
Where do players apply?
Players can submit applications through the official form shared by the MapleStory Universe team on X.
