A New Journey Begins: MapleStory Partners With Hit Anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End for September 9 Collaboration
Get Ready for an Epic Collaboration! Join Frieren and Her Companions on an All-New, Magical Adventure in Maple World, Packed with Special Events, Epic Boss Battles, and Exclusive Rewards!
LOS ANGELES – August 12, 2026 – Nexon America announced today that MapleStory, the beloved and iconic side-scrolling MMORPG, is teaming up with the critically acclaimed, fan-favorite anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Prepare to welcome Frieren and her courageous companions to Maple World for an unforgettable, magical journey. Starting September 9, Maplers can dive into this massive collaboration event.
Watch the Collaboration announcement trailer here
This collaboration merges two beloved worlds into one breathtaking adventure. Dive into a brand-new storyline alongside Frieren, taking on themed collection missions and intense boss-defeat missions. Collect magic spells, earn exclusive rewards, and experience the thrill of adventuring alongside Frieren herself.
Leading up to the highly anticipated collaboration launch, MapleStory will unveil exciting event details on the official website, giving players an exclusive sneak peek at the new content and special rewards waiting to be claimed.
Building on the success of previous collaboration events, this marks the next step in Nexon's ongoing effort to bring fresh adventures to Maple World. It highlights a continuing commitment to delivering exciting partnerships and new, magical experiences for players to enjoy in MapleStory.
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About MapleStory
MapleStory is a beloved, 2D side-scrolling online MMORPG known for its distinctive gameplay and unique art style. This iconic game's popularity has fueled its expansion to the far corners of the globe with several services of MapleStory available to players around the world. In 2005, the Global version of MapleStory launched and has continued to grow and evolve alongside its passionate community of millions of fans.
About Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
“Frieren: Beyond Journey's End” is an ongoing manga series published in Weekly Shonen Sunday (Shogakukan), written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe. Set in a world after the Demon King's defeat by the hero and his party, the story depicts the journeys of the people newly encountered by Frieren, the mage over a millennium old who defeated the Demon King alongside the hero. The novel timeline of taking place after the Demon King's defeat, emotional drama and dialogue, battles of swords and sorcery, and surprising humor in this story woven by the characters have captivated many readers. The series has won countless manga awards, including the 2021 Manga Taisho Grand Prize, the 25th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize's New Creator Prize, the 69th (2023) Shogakukan Manga Award, and the 48th Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shonen Manga. The currently-on-sale comics have sold over 30 million copies total! Among manga fans, the series is stirring up a storm. An anime adaptation was broadcast from September 2023 to March 2024, capturing numerous fans both domestically and internationally and generating a huge response. And now, the long-awaited season 2 will begin airing on Nippon TV networks beginning January 2026! Frieren's journey to learn about people's hearts begins once again.
Official Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Website
https://frieren-anime.jp/
©Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/ ”Frieren”Project
About Nexon America Inc.
Founded in 2005, Nexon America Inc. delivers outstanding popular, online game expertise and live game support, taking the strengths of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) and applying them to uniquely Western audiences. For decades, Nexon America has consistently sustained iconic franchises such as MapleStory, a beloved, 2D side-scrolling online MMORPG known for its distinctive gameplay and unique art style and Mabinogi, the world's most expressive MMORPG, where you create a unique character and live your fantasy life. Both games have gone on to break records and captivate players. With exciting projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the Western market.
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