Nexon announced today that more than one million players have logged into Facebook to play MapleStory Adventures since the game entered open beta two weeks ago on July 27.

“Reaching one million users within just two weeks is an excellent milestone for MapleStory Adventures as it has spread mostly via word-of-mouth,” said Nexon America’s CEO Daniel Kim. “Our players have used Facebook to its full potential to get in on the action that MapleStory Adventures offers. To see its popularity rise so fast represents a huge victory for us.”

We recently sat down with Executive Producer Aron Koh to learn more about MapleStory Adventures. Check out the Q&A for all the details, then head over to the game's Facebook page if you'd like to try it out for yourself!

MapleStory Adventures launched in open beta this week, bringing the popular free-to-play MMO to Facebook. We sat down with Executive Producer Aron Koh to fine out more about the game, including why Nexon decided to go the social networking route.

Keep reading after the jump to read Koh's answers to our questions. If the game interests you, head over to the MapleStory Adventures Facebook page and try it out!

MapleStory Adventures is scheduled to launch in open beta on July 27, which means all players will soon get to try out the Facebook version of MapleStory. Players will be able to interact with their friends by inviting them to complete quests. When hired, friends' avatars will appear alongside the player to help attack enemies. Players can also send gifts to their Facebook friends, allowing both parties to boost energy and level up their skills.

For more details, check out the MapleStory Adventures site and watch the trailer below.

Nexon has brought MapleStory to Facebook in the form of MapleStory Adventures, which is now in closed beta. The simplified version of the game lets players select the Magician or Warrior class and hire their friends to complete tasks.  As with most Facebook games, players can also send gifts to their friends like energy boosts and mystery boxes.

You currently need a closed beta key to try out the game on Facebook, but an open beta phase will soon allow all players into MapleStory Adventures. the open beta phase will introduce a cash shop which will feature gear that increases Attack Power and customization items to dress up avatars.

Want to see what MapleStory looks like on Facebook? Check out the trailer below!