Nexon Partners with Polygon to Launch NFT-based MapleStory Universe Game

Nexon, one of the world’s largest game publishers, has partnered with Polygon, the top protocol for Web3 gaming, to build a dedicated blockchain ecosystem for its massively popular game, MapleStory Universe. With over 180 million registered users, MapleStory has been one of Nexon’s most successful games, and the new blockchain ecosystem will further expand the game’s already robust in-game economy through NFT-based items.

A Dedicated Polygon Supernet for MapleStory Universe

Nexon is set to build a dedicated Polygon Supernet to meet the complex requirements of the massively online gaming experience of MapleStory Universe. The new blockchain will enable players to earn and collect NFT items through gameplay, unlocking various benefits or utility across the ecosystem. Sun-young Hwang, group leader for MapleStory Universe, said, “We are looking forward to expanding the NFT ecosystem envisioned by MapleStory Universe by building on Polygon. It is the perfect choice to power the ecosystem.”

— Polygon Gaming (@PolygonGaming) March 22, 2023

The Future of Blockchain Gaming

Polygon is already home to many significant blockchain gaming projects and publishers, including Ubisoft, Atari, Animoca, Decentraland, Somnium Space, and The Sandbox. With over 220 million unique user addresses, the Polygon ecosystem offers tens of thousands of decentralized apps and major global enterprises like Robinhood, Stripe, and Adobe.

Ryan Wyatt, President of Polygon Labs, said, “Nexon selecting Polygon Supernets to power MapleStory Universe sends a strong message to the entire gaming industry about the future of blockchain gaming.”

As the gaming industry continues to embrace blockchain technology, the partnership between Nexon and Polygon is a significant step towards mass adoption of Web3. The announcement comes at a crucial juncture for Web3, with half of all blockchain activity in 2022 coming from games, and three-quarters of game developers expecting to work on Web3 games in the future.

Conclusion

Nexon’s partnership with Polygon for its massively popular game, MapleStory Universe, is a significant step towards mass adoption of Web3 in the gaming industry. With a dedicated Polygon Supernet tailored for MapleStory Universe, players will be able to earn and collect NFT items through gameplay, unlocking various benefits or utility across the ecosystem. The partnership sends a strong message to the entire gaming industry about the future of blockchain gaming, as the industry continues to embrace blockchain technology.