MapleStorySEA received the biggest update of the year, NEO, on 26 May 2021, with the biggest highlight being the new nova class release – Kaine, Devourer of Darkness. With NEO beginning with the return of a Tera Burning Leveling Event and the release of a New Region, Cernium, there were other changes such as increase in Character Max Level, Damage Cap and Meso Cap limit as well. Special prizes were also prepared for NEO launch activities, where players stand a chance to win limited edition physical merchandise.