Q: What's included in the Founder's Package?
A: There are three tiers to choose from:
- Snail: $29.99 (or €29.99 / £25.99)
- Orange Mushroom: $59.99 (or €59.99 / £51.99)
- Zakum: $79.99 (or €79.99 / £69.99)
Every tier includes exclusive items: A unique Mark of the Founder hat, unique Founder's Effect, Jr. Balrog Invasion x50 (Expires 90 days) (Consumable Transformation item), and the Well-Loved Outfit set.
The higher-tiered Orange Mushroom and Zakum Packages add the Founder's Thief Outfit set.
Only the Zakum Package grants the additional Manji's Outfit Set and Founder's Chat and Label Rings.
Orange Mushroom and Zakum Packages also include Founder's Access starting October 6, 2026. A full list of items in each package is available here.
Q: Can any character equip the outfit set items?
A: Yes, all items in the outfit sets - Well-Loved Outfit Set, Founder's Thief Outfit Set, and Manji's Outfit Set - can be equipped by any character regardless of gender or job. There are also no weapon restrictions.
Q: How can I upgrade my package?
A: If you purchased the Snail or Orange Mushroom Package through the Nexon website, you can upgrade to a higher tier at any time during the sales period by paying the price difference.
- Snail → Orange Mushroom: $30.00 (or €30.00 / £26.00)
- Snail → Zakum: $50.00 (or €50.00 / £44.00)
- Orange Mushroom → Zakum: $20.00 (or €20.00 / £18.00)
When logged in to the Founder's Package page, you can see what package you have currently purchased, as well as the option to "UPGRADE" to another package.
Upgrades are available until 11:59 PM PDT on October 14, 2026. Packages cannot be downgraded once purchased, so pick the tier that's right for you. Upgrades are not available on Steam.
Q: Can I purchase the Founder's Package on Steam?
A: Only the Zakum Package can be purchased on Steam.
Q: Is the Zakum Package the same on the Nexon website and Steam?
A: Yes, the Zakum Package is the same on the Nexon website and Steam. Both packages have the same items and Founder's Access. You can purchase the Zakum Package on your preferred platform.
Q: If I buy a Founder's Package on Nexon Launcher, can I still play through Steam? Vice versa?
A: Yes, you can play Classic World through the Nexon Launcher or Steam, whichever you prefer. Founder's Pack rewards and benefits are available to the Nexon account through either platform, including Founder's Access for Orange Mushroom and Zakum Packages.
Q: Can I play Founder's Access with any Nexon account?
A: No, Founder's Access is linked to the Nexon account that purchased the Founder's Package.
Q: When can I start playing?
A: If your package includes Founder's Access (Orange Mushroom or Zakum), you can start playing on October 6, 2026 via the Nexon Launcher or Steam - no beta key required. If you purchased a Zakum Package through Steam, you can play via Nexon Launcher or Steam on October 6, 2026.
If you purchased the Snail package, you'll be able to jump in when Classic World officially launches on October 21, 2026, available on the Nexon Launcher or Steam.
Q: How do I receive my Founder's Package items?
A: All package items are delivered automatically upon your first login to Classic World, with no manual coupon redemption needed. You can claim the items from your in-game mailbox until November 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC. You will need to leave Maple Island before you can open your Founder's Package, and once you claim it from your mailbox, you will have 30 days to open it.
Q: Do the Founder's Package items expire?
A: Yes, you must pick up the items from your in-game mailbox on Classic World before November 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM (UTC). If not claimed from your mailbox, the items will expire. Once you claim your package from your mailbox, you will have 30 days to open it.
Additional details about item durations and tradability are available here.
Q: Which regions can purchase a Founder's Package?
A: A Founder's Package is available in most regions that can play MapleStory. If you try to buy from an unsupported region, you'll see a "Not available in Your Region" notice before checkout.
Q: Is there a deadline to purchase a Founder's Package?
A: Yes, Founder's Packages are only available for a limited time! Once the sale window closes at 11:59 PM PDT on October 14, 2026, packages will no longer be available for purchase.
Click here for additional information about Classic World Founder's Packages.