“We are looking for a developer who will use MapleStory assets to create novel content around the world”
Nexon announced today (13th) that it will hold ‘Developer Wings 2022’ (hereafter Wings 2022) to support content development and production for developers on its content creation and service platform ‘Project MOD’ and recruit participants.
‘Wings 2022’ is a partnership program that supports potential developers to create various types of content using the creation tools provided by ‘Project MOD’. Developers who develop and release content while participating in ‘Wings 2022’ and performing tasks given within the period can receive up to 10 million won in development support.
Nexon will accept applications for participation from domestic developers (individual, team, and corporate units) by the 30th. On June 17th, an online preview of ‘Wings 2022’ will be held in the form of a live broadcast, and the final participants will be selected after screening the documents and planning PT, and the program will start operating in earnest from July 22nd. Overseas developers will receive applications for participation on a separate schedule.
In addition, during the ‘Wings 2022’ event, a Discord, developer center, and forum will be introduced where participating developers can communicate with live broadcasting and ‘Project MOD’ development team so that participating developers can create content more smoothly. After the program ends, the best works from among the released worlds are selected and an additional prize of 240 million won is provided.
Nexon will jointly operate the ‘Wings 2022’ program based on a business agreement with the Korea Mobile Game Association. During this period, the two companies plan to cooperate throughout the operation so that high-quality content within the ‘Project MOD’ platform can be released.
Meanwhile, ‘Project MOD’ is a next-generation content creation platform with a high degree of freedom that can utilize the vast assets and UGC of ‘MapleStory’, its popular IP, and enables content creation across PC and mobile devices. Nexon plans to introduce ‘Project MOD’ to the global market including Korea.
More information about ‘Wings 2022’ and ‘Project MOD’ can be found on the official site.
