Nexon Unveils Project MNP, Another MapleStory Mobile Game

Nexon has unveiled the latest addition to the growing catalog of mobile MapleStory spin-offs. Tentatively titled "Project MNP," it appears to be a three lane tower defense game where players choose heroes and unleash abilities by playing cards. It's an unexpected twist for the franchise, considering other mobile MapleStory releases were more in line with the PC counterpart: Pocket MapleStory and MapleStory M (set to launch in South Korea sometime soon).

Project MNP will launch for both iOS and Android some time in 2016. No word yet on whether the release will be international or region locked before becoming available globally.

It's interesting to see Nexon focus on the MapleStory IP while MapleStory 2 receives relatively little attention, particularly in the West. In any case, MapleStory is likely to see future mobile spin-offs if Project MNP and its cousins are successful.

We'll be playing. Will you?