[KMST] [1.2.375] Monster Park

It looks like he's stabbing with a metal arm, a la T-1000.

Maybe it was a bit of a stretch.

It was.

However, I think the comparison works if you consider that both the T-1000 and a Paladin just. won't. die.

No, it was stated that MapleStory 2 will show its head at the end of 2011 or the beginning of 2012. It's entirely its own game.

Mind linking an article? The ones I've managed to find say early 2011.

Even if it was allegedly set for later, there's still this issue...

And as for Maple Story 2, with as much massive work that is being done to this game, do they really have time or the need to create a sequel?

You've hit it right on the head.

Maplestory still isn't finished. They're still developing and releasing content for it.
Hell, they're still balancing it.

You don't continue developing content for a game if its sequel is waiting in the wings. That's fiscally irresponsible.
Honestly, I wouldn't see Maplestory 2 landing until 2013 at the earliest.