MapleStory: A continuous fight against hacker

MapleStory Universe continues to evolve to ensure a fair and secure gaming experience for all players. In recent days, the team has implemented key changes focused on improving the detection of abnormal behaviors, fixing bugs, and strengthening measures against bots and hacks.

Boss Abuse and Disciplinary Actions

Recently, 7 characters were detected defeating Lotus and Damien, high-level bosses, without having the strength to legitimately eliminate them. After a detailed investigation, it was confirmed that they achieved this through the use of unauthorized third-party software.

In response, the MapleStory Universe team has permanently banned these accounts, along with those that exchanged items with them at no cost. Additionally, a large-scale investigation has been initiated to identify possible abuse patterns in other weekly and daily bosses.

To prevent similar situations in the future, a multi-layer detection system has been developed, which analyzes factors such as level, gear, combat time, and attack patterns to ensure that players do not gain unfair benefits.

June 12 Patch: Security and Detection Enhancements

The June 12 maintenance introduced improvements in irregular gameplay detection and security systems. The most notable changes include:

• Strengthening the detection of abnormal skill usage to prevent improper manipulations.
• Implementation of a 72-hour waiting period in the Raffle Dashboard, allowing time to analyze the legitimacy of claimed rewards.
• Stricter disciplinary actions against players who break the rules within the waiting period.

This patch aims to reinforce game security and prevent the abuse of certain mechanics. The MSU team has assured that they will continue improving detection systems and defenses against irregular activities.

June 13 Patch: Raffle Dashboard Fixes and Compensation

The June 13 maintenance addressed various bugs and adjustments within the raffle system. The main fixes include:

• Resolved an issue where the Raffle Dashboard displayed rewards differently after the June 12 maintenance.
• Removal of expired raffles that continued appearing on the dashboard.
• Fixed an issue where the June 13 raffle results incorrectly displayed the amount of regular NESOLET and did not show Rotation NESOLET rewards.

For affected players, any missing NESOLET will be manually distributed once the 72-hour waiting period is completed.
The MSU team remains committed to optimizing the raffle system, ensuring that players receive their rewards fairly and without irregularities.

Over 10,000 Accounts Sanctioned Daily

The MSU team has intensified its efforts against bots and macros, implementing automated and manual processes to detect irregularities. Every day, over 10,000 accounts are being sanctioned for violating game rules, with punishments including permanent bans.

The Web3 structure has made it easier for bad actors to reattempt fraud due to the free creation of accounts, allowing them to return after being sanctioned. To address this issue, MSU is designing a structural cost system that will discourage repeated abusive attempts without affecting legitimate players.

Ongoing Commitment to Game Security

MSU recognizes the importance of providing a balanced and transparent gaming environment. To achieve this, they are strengthening defense mechanisms against bots and macros, enforcing disciplinary measures, and optimizing detection processes.

The development of a system imposing structural costs for fraudulent account creation seeks to curb platform abuse without impacting legitimate players. With these enhancements, the team reaffirms its commitment to delivering a safe and fair experience for all Maplers.

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