How to sign up for the MapleStory Classic Global playtest

That’s right, you can take part in the MapleStory Classic Global playtest session, which was recently announced by Nexon. Nexon’s side-scrolling MMO has been around for 20 years and has changed significantly over time. However, just like how it is with fans of World of Warcraft, there’s always going to be a large group of the game’s community that longs for the way things “used to be” and play a classic version of the game.

What’s interesting about the MapleStory Classic Global playtest session is that it’s going to be an in-person experience. The players selected will need to take part in the playtest at the Nexon America office in El Segundo, California. Players being called for in-person playtest sessions is rare, especially when it is set to shape the future of a game.

That being said, here’s how you can take part in the playtest.

Nexon opens Global MapleStory Classic playtest session signups

MapleStory, easily one of the most iconic side-scrolling MMOs, is going to go back in time with MapleStory Classic Global, and players are being invited to take part in a playtest session. Thankfully, it’s also incredibly easy to sign up for the session.

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It doesn’t take much effort to sign up, not taking more than five minutes total, unless you’re like me and have to reactivate your account. Here is how you can sign up for the Global MapleStory Classic playtest session:

Head to this link, click the box stating you agree to the Terms of Use, and then click the “Sign Up Now” button.
Login to your Nexon Account in the next window that appears, or create a new account.
Complete the survey (should take around 5 minutes).

You’ll be asked a series of questions in the survey, such as perhaps the most important one about whether you are willing and/or able to go to Segundo California to take part in the in-person playtest session. There’s a reason for that, as well. The developers are prioritizing people who are local to the Southern California area and can be there in person.

Once you’ve filled out the form, you’ll get a notification thanking you and informing that you will be contacted if you meet their criteria. Those who do take part in person will be eligible to receive “gift cards and NX Cash” as a token of the developers' appreciation.

Unfortunately, that’s as much as is known about the upcoming playtest session. When it takes place has not been revealed, nor is it known if Nexon America will cover the travel expenses of anyone not in Southern California, should they be selected. Nonetheless, it’s a historic moment, and being a part of it as a MapleStory fan would no doubt be memorable.

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