<p>MapleStory N recently kicked off one of the first major IP crossovers in its ecosystem with Pudgy Penguins. The partnership runs through Jan. 28 and introduces a series of winter-themed events alongside purchasable items through a dedicated web shop.</p><p>The MapleStory N x Pudgy Penguins collab is a content-heavy seasonal update in which players who complete certain quests will gain access to five unique events.</p><div class="raw-html-embed">
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</div><h2>What is Pudgy Jelly in MapleStory N?</h2><p>Pudgy Jelly is a limited-time currency in MapleStory N during its Pudgy Penguins collaboration. You can earn Pudgy Jelly through activities like ice fishing, leveling characters, and launching fireworks. Pudgy Jelly can be exchanged for collaboration-specific items.</p><p>The collaboration events in Pudgy Penguins are standalone experiences, so you don’t necessarily have to grind everything.</p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:78.62%;"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/Maple_Story_N_pudgy_Penguins_48ead0d172.jpg" alt="Maple Story N Pudgy Penguins screenshot" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/Maple_Story_N_pudgy_Penguins_48ead0d172.jpg 226w, https://assets.funjible.games/Maple_Story_N_pudgy_Penguins_48ead0d172.jpg 500w" sizes="100vw"></figure><p><a href="https://msu.io/shop/pudgy-penguins-shop">MapleStory N also launched a browser-based Pudgy Penguins shop</a>. This one operates separately from the in-game events and uses NESO as the exclusive currency. All purchases require players to have logged into MapleStory N at least once to avoid any problems with item delivery.</p><p>Here are all the items listed on the Pudgy Penguins shop:</p><ul><li>King Pengu Coupon<ul><li>Price: 16 million NESO</li><li>Grants a 100-day pet with the Magnet Effect skill</li><li>Pet and equipment are untradeable, positioning it as a functional utility item rather than a collectible</li></ul></li><li>Pudgy Style Magic Igloo<ul><li>Price: 500,000 NESO per purchase</li><li>Contains one of 22 cosmetic items</li><li>Features duplicate protection, guaranteeing a new item until the whole set is collected</li><li>Items are delivered as mintable NFTs, allowing potential resale after the event</li></ul></li><li>Pengu’s Winter Snowcatcher Set Raffle<ul><li>Entry cost: 8 million NESO</li><li>Prize: Five-piece costume set delivered as a mintable NFT</li><li>Non-winning entries receive a full NESO refund</li><li>Raffle draw takes place on Jan. 29</li></ul></li></ul><p>The Pudgy Penguins collaboration for Pudgy Penguins follows the ambitious&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/maple-story-universe-unveils-age-of-v-winter-update">Age of V winter update of MapleStory Universe</a>. The classic MMORPG previously wrapped up&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/maplestory-universe-reports-steady-growth-through-q3-2025">2025 on a high note as it reported steady growth</a> while also addressing&nbsp;<a href="https://funjible.games/news/maplestory-n-community-criticize-the-web3-mmo-and-nexpace">community criticisms</a>.</p><p>Despite having a top-tier IP and a gameplay experience, MapleStory N developers had to battle against users who would abuse third-party tools to gain an advantage. This situation hindered the experience of many players and also urgedNEXPACE to roll out hotfixes and swing the ban hammer a few times.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sN1G-Zx4ebo?si=SCrJAYZ5dGyOigBA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

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