The sidekick system allows low- and high-level players to team up for XP bonuses foe questing together. XP is shared between partners and special buffs are applied for every hour the duo lasts.

Monster familiars are now collectible and can be leveled to produce companions to fight by their sides.Nexon has partnered with Maple Story mesos to bring our readers the worldwide release of the MapleStory Online GDC Online presentation. The video presentation goes into detail about all of the changes in MapleStory over the past year and it's an impressive list. According to the team, there are dozens of collectible monsters.

MapleWorld will be infested by ghosties, ghoulies and creatures of the night and a new Halloween themed dungeon will make its appearance as well.