Hello,

I’m Jeymer, a Nexon Picker.

You’ve probably heard the term Y2K at least once.

It refers to the futuristic, turn-of-the-millennium fashion style popular around 1997 to 2004.

That got me thinking: what would Y3K style—the futuristic look of the 3000s—even be like?

With technology advancing so quickly these days,

I imagine fashion in the 3000s would have a much stronger mechanical edge.

So today, I imagined what it might look like to style characters from Mabinogi Mobile in Y3K fashion!

*These images were created using Google Gemini AI.

Nao

When you think of Mabinogi, Nao is one of the first iconic characters that comes to mind!

Her calm, mysterious aura makes Y3K styling feel like a surprisingly natural fit.

Her original look was fairly simple, but the Y3K version adds holographic accents and glowing details.

Overall, she feels even more like a guide from the future.

Duncan

He has exactly the solid, weighty presence you’d expect from the chief of Tir Chonaill.

Originally, he gave off that classic fantasy village-chief feel.

But once I applied a Y3K look, the whole vibe changed with equipment-like interface elements added around his upper body.

It almost feels like he went from managing a village to commanding the system itself!

Stewart

You can meet this NPC at the school in Dunbarton.

He’s memorable for that awkward expression of his and his distinctly unusual look.

Lately, I’ve been stopping by often because of enchant amplification

He originally felt like a fairly ordinary researcher,

but the Y3K version leans much more into the idea of a researcher actively handling data panels himself!

The holographic data in his hand is the standout detail :)

Molly

If you spend time in the deeper areas, she’s a character you end up seeing at least once a day—Molly!

She doesn’t really start conversations first these days, but I’m still glad to see her whenever she shows up.

Overall, the outfit really leans into futuristic materials, with the shimmering texture as the main highlight.

Even with her quiet personality, she gives off the sense that she might be hiding some special ability.

Rona

These days, after you clear a dungeon and come back out, she’s one of the characters who talks to you often—right after Molly.

She originally had the feel of a bright, friendly town NPC,

but the Y3K version brings out more of an active explorer vibe.

The added digital elements in her outfit make the whole look feel much sleeker.

Oh, and if you talk to Rona directly, she gives rewards too, so be sure to click on her now and then!

Jeymer

Lastly, here’s my character!

In the far future, I feel like we’d probably rely on our eyes even more,

so specially made glasses or goggles would be a must.

Also, in the future, people might wear lots of distinctive accessories on their outfits

as a way to show off even more individuality!

So that was my take on giving each Mabinogi Mobile character a Y3K style.

Keeping their original charm while adding a futuristic touch made everything feel refreshingly different.

Maybe in the 3000s we’ll even be able to travel through space, right? ㅎㅎ I’d love to experience that world too.

I hope you enjoyed this post!