Nexspace, a blockchain subsidiary of Nexon, is hosting the 'MapleStory Vibe Camp' until June 29, allowing anyone to create games. As AI technology lowers the barriers to game development, the initiative aims to blur the lines between players and creators while fostering the Vibe Camp and MSU Space ecosystem. Participants will utilize official resources from the MapleStory universe and AI development tools.
The Vibe Camp is conducted in collaboration with Verse8, an AI-based game development platform. It takes place in a dedicated area called the 'MapleStory Universe (MSU) Space.' Verse8 is working with domestic game companies to create an environment where the general public can develop blockchain games.
At the Vibe Camp, participants can create and launch games using official assets from the MapleStory universe, including characters, monsters, items, and backgrounds, simply by entering natural language prompts. Nexspace has made it accessible for anyone who enjoys MapleStory, not just developers.
This Vibe Camp marks the first official event for 'MSU 2.0,' launched by Nexspace to celebrate the first anniversary of the MapleStory universe service. Nexspace encourages participation by stating on the Vibe Camp website, "Whatever you create, the MapleStory IP is ready in the form of skills, characters, animations, world systems, and sounds. Just bring your ideas, not coding skills."
According to Nexspace, the MapleStory universe has recorded over 150 million on-chain transactions to date, generating approximately 49.1 million NXPC (around $31 million) in ecosystem revenue.
With MSU 2.0, Nexspace is building a platform ecosystem that organically connects IP-based creation, distribution, and monetization. To achieve this, it is integrating on-chain licensing and settlement infrastructure, AI-based production tools, and community participation structures into a single framework to lower the barriers to IP-based creation.
The total prize pool is set at $60,000 (approximately 90 million won). Winners will receive NXPC tokens equivalent to the dollar amount at the time of distribution. NXPC is the native token of the MapleStory universe. Nexspace plans to offer benefits to outstanding projects that participate in the MapleStory universe ecosystem in the future.
Hwang Sun-young, CEO of Nexspace, stated, "Over the past year, the MapleStory universe has proven that a large-scale game economy can operate successfully in an on-chain environment. Our next goal is to support more users in participating in the ecosystem-building process."
Kevin Lee, CEO of Verse8, remarked, "For a long time, creating using major game IPs was largely restricted to professional studios and official partners. With MSU Space and AI technology, more creators can now easily utilize the MapleStory IP and quickly turn their ideas into reality."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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