Rastar Games' MapleStory IP Title Ranks Among Sensor Tower's Top 20 Chinese Mobile Games by Overseas Growth

According to the latest data from Sensor Tower’s Store Intelligence platform, MapleStory R: Evolution (Japanese title: 『メイプルストーリーR：エボリューション』), an idle RPG developed by Rastar Games under official license from NEXON Korea has been ranked among the Top 20 Chinese mobile games by overseas growth in March 2025.

As a continuation of the classic IP, MapleStory R: Evolution was meticulously crafted by Rastar Games. The game is an idle adventure RPG that faithfully recreates the beloved visuals of the original while delivering a relaxed, one-handed evolution experience. It officially launched in Japan on February 26, 2025, topping both the iOS and Google Play free charts on its first day. The next day, it quickly climbed into the Top 20 on the iOS Top Grossing Games chart.

As a legendary IP with over two decades of history, MapleStory has become a cultural symbol for three generations of players born between 1985 and 2005. Since its debut in 2003, this iconic title has continued to set industry benchmarks: with 180 million registered users worldwide, its influence spans from core markets like China, Korea, and Japan to emerging territories in Europe and North America. Its $5 billion in global revenue stands as proof of its commercial value and longevity, consistently leading the MMORPG genre.

Within Rastar Games' global strategic roadmap, the MapleStory IP holds a key position. Since establishing a licensing partnership with NEXON, Rastar Games has pursued premium development and cross-domain localized operations for the IP across multiple languages. Products released in markets such as Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia have all achieved notable success.

For example, MapleStory R: The Classic Reimagined launched in September 2021 across Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Within five hours of release, it reached No. 1 on both the iOS Top Grossing and Free charts in Taiwan, and ranked 13th on Sensor Tower’s Chinese Mobile Games by Overseas Revenue Growth list in October 2021. MapleStory R: Evolution launched in Southeast Asia in July 2023, dominating the iOS Free charts in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand for 10 consecutive days, while also topping the Singapore Top Grossing chart. It again made Sensor Tower’s Top 20 Chinese mobile games by overseas growth in August 2023.

Looking ahead, Rastar Games will continue to follow its strategy of "product serialization, global market expansion, and branded publishing." The company remains committed to deepening its IP portfolio, delivering consistently high-quality games, enhancing user experiences, and strengthening core product competitiveness — all with the aim of providing global users with premium content and immersive entertainment experiences.