MapleStory's Summer Update Adding New Class, New Areas, & More

Nexon announced that MapleStory's upcoming Summer Update will be rolling out in phases starting on June 10th with Part 1: Promise of the Guardian which introduces a new Tera burning event and some special new events. On June 24th the new playable class, Adele, will be available. On July 8th a whole new region, Reverse City, will be introduced to the game.

The Summer Update will introduce the following:

  • New playable class (Adele)
  • Rise Events
  • Beast Tamer Skill Revamp
  • Map Activities Revamp
  • Boss revamp
  • New Region (Reverse City)
  • & More
Rounding out the Rise: Promise of the Guardian update, Maplers can participate in several themed events to earn a variety of gifts along the way:
  • Rise Salon: The first stop on the journey, players level 101 and beyond can pop in after completing the ‘[Rise] Invitation to the Rise Salon’ quest through the event notifier.
  • Rise Fountain: Granting wishes to visitors, the Rise Fountain is an area where players can come to put their Rise Coins aside, earning themselves varied rewards.
  • Rise Coin Shop: The main shop in the Rise Salon, players will need to find Gilberto in the Rise Salon map to purchase a variety of items using Rise Coins.
  • Rise Royal Shop: For players looking for special items, the Rise Royal Shop is a player’s paradise. Maplers who find and chat with Melissa can purchase a multitude of items here with Rise Coins.
  • Rise Stamp Shop: Diligent players who collect all of the daily Salon Stamps can purchase a plethora of goods from the Rise Stamp Shop, which houses everything useful and convenient.
  • Rise Famous Painting: This painting is said to be the most cherished painting by Daria, the Rise Salon's host. Players who use the Salon Stamp can acquire a mysterious buff from the painting.
MapleStory Rise: Promise of the Guardian Trailer (30s)

Further reading: Official v.214 Update Info