**š®š„ "MapleStory N" First Crypto Game on Avalanche Releases May 15!**
**š¢ Breaking News:**
- **MapleStory N**, the first blockchain game from the legendary RPG franchise **MapleStory**, will be released on **May 15, 2025** on **Avalanche**!
- Developed by **Nexpace** (backed by Nexon, the Korean gaming giant), this game combines classic 2D gameplay with **blockchain-based in-game asset ownership**.
### **š” Why Is This Exciting?**
ā **Players Can Own & Trade In-Game Assets**
- Items, characters, and content can be owned as **NFTs** and traded on the blockchain.
- Tested with **31.5 million on-chain transactions** during playtest phase!
ā **A More Open Game Economy**
- The **"Reward Experience 2.0"** feature allows players to:
- Create & sell items.
- Earn tokens from contributions to the ecosystem.
ā **Built on Avalanche Subnet "Henesys"**
- Fast, scalable, and low gas fees.
- Initially planned to use **Polygon**, but switched to **Avalanche** last year.
### **š Huge Potential!**
- The MapleStory franchise has been around for **22 years** with **250 million players** worldwide.
- **1 million registered wallets** during playtest ā a sign of high interest!
- Could become the **first mainstream Web3 game** that is a huge success.
**š® How to Play?**
- Releases on **May 15, 2025** for **PC**.
- There will be a **special launch event** with exclusive rewards (Coin Mount, Opening Party Set, etc.).
### **š What Is the Impact on Crypto?**
- **Avalanche (AVAX)** could get a significant boost from this game.
- If successful, it could pave the way for **more AAA games entering Web3**.
