MapleStory to Stream "SUMMER SHOWCASE 2026 'CROWN'" on June 21st (Sun) at 7 PM!

Nexon Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Lee Jung-hun, TSE: 3659, hereinafter Nexon), a company that develops and operates online games, has announced the broadcast date and time for "SUMMER SHOWCASE 2026 'CROWN'", which will provide information about the major summer update "CROWN" for the online MMORPG "MapleStory" serviced on PC. The official live broadcast "SUMMER SHOWCASE 2026 'CROWN'", which will give an early look at the information for MapleStory's major summer update, will be streamed on Sunday, June 21, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM JST, on official YouTube and official X. Additionally, information about the official live broadcast and countdown events has been released through the "CROWN" special website. ■ Major Summer Update "CROWN" ・Special Website: https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp/campaign/crown/ ■ SUMMER SHOWCASE 2026 'CROWN' ・Viewing URL: https://youtube.com/live/U8w4-9qcsHI ・Teaser PV: https://youtu.be/4Te2zpSX4ao "SUMMER SHOWCASE 2026 'CROWN'" will provide an early look at the full scope of the major update "CROWN" scheduled for this summer. A real-time linked campaign will also be held during the broadcast, so please tune in. Program Name: SUMMER SHOWCASE 2026 'CROWN' Broadcast Date & Time: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 7:00 PM JST onwards Viewing URL: https://youtube.com/live/U8w4-9qcsHI Prepare for the Major Summer Update "CROWN"! Campaign & Countdown Event To commemorate the announcement of the official live broadcast "SUMMER SHOWCASE 2026 'CROWN'", an X campaign will be held, and a countdown event within the game will also take place in preparation for the upcoming major update "CROWN". ■ SHOWCASE Teaser PV Diffusion Campaign A campaign to celebrate the announcement of the "SUMMER SHOWCASE 2026 'CROWN'" broadcast will be held starting Thursday, June 11th. 100 selected participants who repost the campaign post on X will have a chance to win Amazon gift cards worth up to 10,000 yen. Spread the word about the "CROWN" teaser PV and get a chance to win prizes! Campaign Period: Thursday, June 11, 2026 (after campaign post) ~ Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 11:59 PM JST How to Participate: 1. Follow the official "MapleStory" X account (@MapleStory_JP) 2. Repost the campaign post (Teaser PV) to be posted on Thursday, June 11th. Prizes: Amazon gift cards worth up to 10,000 yen, etc. ... Total 100 winners ■ CROWN Countdown Event Starting Wednesday, June 17th, a countdown event will be held in preparation for the "CROWN" update. By clearing in-game attendance events and special missions, players can receive rewards such as in-game items and buffs like increased experience gain. Let's prepare for the "CROWN" update by participating in the event. ■ "MapleStory" https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp "MapleStory" is an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) developed by NEXON Korea Corporation (Location: South Korea). It is a side-scrolling online action game where players control cute characters in a beautiful pixel art world and embark on adventures by defeating monsters alongside other players. It was the world's first successful online game to adopt an avatar system. Services are provided worldwide, including Asia, North America, South America, and Europe, with over 250 million registered users to date. 【Copyright Notice】 Copyright © 2009 NEXON Korea Corporation and NEXON Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Nexon Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/ Founded in 1994, Nexon (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) is a company engaged in the production, development, and distribution of online games. It was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011 and is included in the JPX Nikkei Index 400, Nikkei Stock Index 300, and Nikkei Average 225. Currently, Nexon offers over 40 titles, including its flagship games "MapleStory," "Mabinogi," and "Dungeon Fighter Online," across more than 190 countries and regions for PC, consoles, and mobile devices. In 2024, the company formulated an IP growth strategy consisting of two pillars: vertical growth through the delivery of new experiences in its major franchises, and horizontal growth by creating the next pillars in Nexon's IP portfolio.