MapleStory Direct Launch Ending March 23

And yet they're keeping the Steam launcher, which distracts you into other games that aren't Nexon's. And is often glitchy too.

can't be considered glitchy if you always force entire redownload instead of patching.

I don't think it's about distracting you with other Nexon games, but ensuring that you get the game's news forced into your face.