Founder's Pack: Worth It?
The Zakum Package's contents and price are confirmed — here's the real breakdown, sourced from its official Steam listing.
Sourced directly from the Zakum Package's own Steam store page and its official FAQ — not a third-party recap. Contents can still change before or after launch; re-check the store page if something here looks off.
What's actually in it — $79.99
- Founder's Access — start playing Oct 6, 2026 (2 weeks before the Oct 21 Grand Launch); progress carries over
- Mark of the Founder hat — all 3 color versions (Black/Brown/Tan), untradable, permanent
- Founder's Effect — all 3 versions (Radiance/Glow/Glimmer), a floating Maple Leaf icon, untradable, permanent
- Jr. Balrog Invasion ×50 — a 10-minute cosmetic disguise, untradable, 90-day duration
- Well-Loved Outfit Set — 6 pieces (hat, tuna-themed weapon reskin, robe, gloves, sandals), untradable, permanent
- Founder's Thief Outfit Set — 6 pieces (hat, outfit, boots, dagger, face, gloves), equippable by any job
- Manji's Outfit Set — 4 pieces (hat, clothes, blade, cape), equippable by any job
- Founder's Ring Coupon — 2 rings: a chat-bubble ring and a name-tag ring, untradable, permanent
Real screenshots from the pack's official Steam listing.
Cosmetic vs. power
Confirmed, straight from the official FAQ: "all items included in the Zakum Package are purely cosmetic. They do not grant any stats, bonuses, or enhance your character's gameplay in any way." Every outfit piece can be equipped by any job, any gender, with no weapon restrictions — you're paying for looks and a headstart, not a power spike.
Headstart access
Confirmed two-week headstart: Founder's Access opens October 6, 2026, and all progress made during that window carries over cleanly when the Grand Launch happens October 21. That's a real, meaningful head start on a fresh server's economy and hunting grounds, not a vague promise.
Time-limited exclusivity
The package itself is purchasable once per account per platform (once via the Nexon website, once via Steam), and everything delivers automatically on your first login — no manual code redemption. You have until November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC to claim it from your in-game mailbox, and once claimed, 30 days to open it (after leaving Maple Island first). The individual reward items themselves are untradable and permanent once opened — this isn't a limited-duration rental.
Refund policy
Not spelled out on the pack's own page beyond standard Steam/Nexon storefront terms — Steam's normal refund window (typically under 2 hours of play, within 14 days of purchase) is the applicable policy for the Steam version. Read the actual purchase-page fine print before buying if you're on the fence about sticking with the server.