Through the month of May, various anniversary events will take place in the MapleStory universe in which community members can participate. The "Massive Maple Item and Weapon Hunt" promotes an all-out hunt for monsters carrying unique Maple Items and Weapons. The "Birthday Present Blow-out" features cake and candle monsters designed exclusively for this event carrying birthday presents for users based on their level. "Cody’s Quest" will offer users who complete the celebratory and birthday themed quests an extraordinary and rare game item. In addition to these commemorative events, special GameMaster events will take place in MapleStory each day during the week of May 9-16. Finally in a special "thank you" to the community, Maplers will be "Seeing Double" as experience points (EXP) and drops will be doubled from May 11-31.

MapleStory will also offer players opportunities to submit content for future in-game inclusion with three contests in the month of May. Building off the success of previous fan art contests, players will be asked to capture the spirit of MapleStory’s 2nd Anniversary by uploading original fan art for "Fan-tastic Art!" The Top three submissions will receive limited MapleStory dolls, one converted poster of their fan art, and 100,000 Maple Points. The "Design a Weapon" contest invites players to create a new weapon design with one lucky user being awarded 50,000 Maple Points, the privilege of naming the weapon, and the honor of having their new weapon implemented into the game. Lastly, "It’s A-A-A-L-L-I-V-E-E!!" will allow players to design and name a monster to be brought to life in the game; the winner receives a MapleStory doll and 25,000 Maple Points, in addition to having their monster join the unique horde already featured in-game.

Until May 16, all items in the cash shop will be on sale during the "Cash Shop Sale." Players will be able to buy hip, popular items for 1,000 Nexon Cash. Mysterious packages with a bonus 2x Exp cards will also be sold in the cash shop for a limited time.