# 1st Universary Power Crystal Payback Event
To thank all our Maplers for playing MapleStory N, we have prepared a special Payback Event!
Based on your cumulative NESO spent so far, we will be paying back up to 100 Million Power Crystals!
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## **📅 Event Period**
Payback Power Crystal Calculation Period
~ June 10, 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
Payback Power Crystal Claim Period
~ June 14, 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
Payback Power Crystal Usage Period
~ July 1, 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
(Before Manintenance)
## **✅ Eligibility**
Maplers who have spent a minimum of 1,000,000 NESO from the launch on May 15, 2025, until June 10, 2026, 23:59 (UTC).
## **👉 How to Participate**
### **\[Step 1. Check Payback Eligibility]**
1. Visit the [\[1st Universary Max 100,000,000 Power Crystal Payback Event(Link)\]](https://msu.io/maplestoryn/event/20260514-event1) webpage.
2. Enter the wallet address you wish to verify in the "Check Payback Eligibility" section and check your results.
* If you are eligible, the amount of Payback Power Crystals you can claim will be displayed.
* The minimum claimable amount is 300,000 Payback Power Crystals.
* The claimable amount is tallied from the date of your most recent claim up until 23:59 (UTC) of the day before your inquiry. If you have no previous claim history, the total will be calculated from the launch on May 15, 2025, up until 23:59 (UTC) of the day before your inquiry.
* You will also be provided with a feature to Share your payback results on X.
### **\[Step 2. Claiming Your Payback Power Crystals]**
1. Eligible participants must complete at least 7 days of attendance in the "1st Universary Party - Daily Check-In" event to receive their rewards.
* Please refer to this [\[Link\]](https://msu.io/maplestoryn/news/events/3443213) for more details regarding the "1st Universary Party - Daily Check-In" event.
* If you miss any days, you can complete them by purchasing a "Universe Pass" for 200,000 NESO.
2. After completing 7 days of attendance, click the \[1st Universary Power Crystal Payback Event ] icon in the Event Notifier on the left side of the screen, or speak to the NPC Universe Drumming Bunny located in the 1st Universary event map.
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3. Through the conversation with Universe Drumming Bunny, you can check your Payback status and claim your Payback Power Crystals. Select "Claim Payback Power Crystal" to receive your reward.
* You can claim multiple times during the event period, as long as you meet the minimum claimable amount.
* You can check the amount and the expiration date of your acquired Payback Power Crystals by hovering your mouse over the Power Crystals section in the "Equipment Enhancement" UI window.
### **\[Step 3. Using Your Payback Power Crystals]**
* Payback Power Crystals can be used in the exact same ways as regular Power Crystals.
* If you possess both, your Payback Power Crystals will be consumed first.
* Enhancements made using Payback Power Crystals will not affect Dynamic Pricing.
* Payback Power Crystals are shared across your entire account.
## **🎁 Rewards**
Payback Power Crystal
**Maplers who spend a minimum of 1,000,000 NESO from the launch on May 15, 2025, until the end of the Payback Event will receive 30% of their total spent amount back as Payback Power Crystals.**
* The maximum amount of Payback Power Crystals you can receive during the event period is 100,000,000.
* The minimum claimable amount is 300,000 Payback Power Crystals.
* Payback Power Crystals can be used until the start of maintenance on July 1, 2026 (23:59 UTC).\
Please note that they will no longer be usable once the maintenance begins.
## **⚠️ Event Notes**
* Any NESO spent after June 10, 2026, 23:59 (UTC) will not be counted towards the payback calculation.
* The eligible NESO spending categories for the Payback Event are identical to those of the MVP System ([Guide Link](https://docs.maplestoryn.io/msn-101/beginners-guide/features/maplestory-n-mvp-system)).
* Purchases and content fees within MapleStory N
* MSU Marketplace transaction fees
* MSU Web Shop purchase
* Power Crystal purchase
* Rewards that are not claimed within the claim period will not be distributed at a later time.
* Payback Power Crystals will expire once their usage period ends. Please ensure you use them before they expire.
* An FAQ for the Payback Event is available on the [\[1st Universary Max 100,000,000 Power Crystal Payback Event(Link)\]](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fmsu.io%2Fmaplestoryn%2Fevent%2F20260514-event1) webpage.
## **📋 Important Notes**
* Any actions that violate the Operation Policy may result in restrictions. Accounts restricted from using services within the MapleStory Universe ecosystem, including MapleStory N, may also be excluded from receiving rewards.
* In case maintenance on MapleStory Universe services takes place on the day of the event conclusion, the event end time may be subject to change.
* Event schedule, rewards, and other details are subject to change without prior notice. In such cases, additional announcements will be provided separately.
* Reward items cannot be received after the event period ends.
* Reward items can be stored in in-game inventory until their expiration period. Items not used within the expiration period will be deleted.
* Rewards will be distributed only to the wallet used to participate in the event. Please note that the receiving wallet addresses cannot be changed.
* MapleStory Universe cannot address issues arising from incorrectly connected wallets.
* Account trading is prohibited under our operating policy. Violators may be restricted from MapleStory Universe service, and MapleStory Universe is not liable for any losses or damages incurred through trading attempts.
* Please note that access may be restricted in certain regions. Depending on your location, you could encounter limitations when accessing the MapleStory Universe service. For a seamless experience with the MapleStory Universe, please consult the [Terms of Service.](https://msu.io/policy/terms)
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