MSU X Friends Program Concludes with 1.​8M Impressions in 3 Months

🎯 MSU wraps up

By Maplestory Universe
Mar 19, 2026, 2:27 PM
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The MSU X Friends Program has concluded after three months of community engagement.​

Key Metrics:

  • 1.​8M+ impressions generated
  • 1.​2K posts created
  • 3-month program duration

The program recognized top contributors across multiple categories:

  • Grand Prize winner
  • Best Strategist
  • Best Contributor
  • Community Choice
  • Best Cooker
  • Rising Creator

The initiative focused on empowering creators to share their voice and creativity within the MSU ecosystem.​ The program's completion marks a milestone for community-driven content creation in the space.​

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