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This time, we are taking a nighttime scenery tour to explore some of the beautiful night views found in the game.

MapleStory does not currently have a system that changes the background with the time of day, but some locations are permanently set at night or sunset. I have gathered a selection of maps with particularly memorable views.

Kritias

Kritias is the town that serves as the precursor to Morass in Arcane River. In the background, a castle stands beneath a dark, moonlit sky, with hints of something unfolding within. The buildings have a distinctly fantasy-inspired design that will likely appeal to anyone who enjoys this atmosphere.

Crimsonwood

Crimsonwood may be unfamiliar to many players these days, as it is currently accessible only through the Maple Guide. You can reach it through 약탈자의 진 1 in the 130-139 section. Once a theme dungeon, it has since had all its main quests removed and now serves only as a location for Monster Collection.

As you can see, reddish clouds fill the background. You may have looked up at the sky as day turns to evening and found it so red that it almost seemed as though the world were ending. The sky here captures that same feeling, making it a memorable sight.

Even indoors, you can see the sky through the windows, and the view complements the atmosphere inside. The fact that virtually no other players visit anymore adds to the mood.

Crimsonwood is also one of the areas connected to Masteria, and many players speculate that it might be put to a different use once the Grandis storyline concludes. The well-known Haunted Mansion is connected to Masteria as well. It also has beautiful nighttime scenery, though unfortunately it is not accessible year-round.

Magatia

Magatia is a town of alchemists, and I would place it near the top of any list of MapleStory locations with beautiful nighttime scenery. A bright full moon hangs above beautifully rendered buildings, making for an impressive view.

The moon in Magatia is clearly visible from anywhere on the map, so you can choose whichever building you like and still enjoy a lovely view.

If you climb to the very top of the Alcadno Society building on the right side of the map, you can even take a screenshot right beside the moon.

환영이 내리는 밤

The event map for 환영이 내리는 밤 received considerable praise for its beauty at the time. Inspired by the Tallahart region, the scene of blue flowers in full bloom is still striking today.

The chair offered as an event reward lets you recapture a little of that atmosphere.

The background music is also worth hearing, so I recommend giving it a listen when you have time.

Japan and Taiwan in World Tour

World Tour, which is currently inaccessible in KMS, also offers some notable nighttime scenery. First is Showa Town in the Japan region, where the glow of the setting sun is beautifully depicted. Japan also has a nighttime view that is memorable for a different reason.

This map is quite eerie by MapleStory standards, which is part of its appeal for me. Its crescent moon also sets it apart from the other backgrounds covered so far.

Next is the Taiwan region's Taiwan Night Market. It captures the distinctive bustle of a night market well. I do not have particularly vivid memories of visiting either region in MapleStory, so it is interesting that their distinctive atmospheres have stayed with me.

Seokchon Lake Event Map

Seokchon Lake is an event map for the 메이플 어택 event, which is now nearing its end. There are views to enjoy both on Boss Jin's map and at Seokchon Lake. These scenes were set during the day when the event began, but they have fittingly shifted to nighttime as the event enters its final stretch.

A nighttime scene filled with cherry blossoms and an amusement park after dark are memorable settings in their own right, and both are well realized here. It is a shame that they will no longer be accessible once the event ends.

Thank you for reading.