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MapleStory is teaming up with Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End for its latest anime crossover, bringing Frieren and her companions into Maple World through a new storyline, themed missions, boss battles, and exclusive rewards. The collaboration begins on September 9.
MapleStory x Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is coming to Global MapleStory ✨🍁
Join Frieren and friends for new adventures in Maple World!#MapleStory#MapleStoryxFrierenpic.twitter.com/xyufArJeBk
— MapleStory 🍁 (@MapleStory) August 12, 2026
Players will be able to adventure alongside Frieren in a new event story while taking on collection missions and boss fights inspired by the anime. Completing the event lets players collect magic spells and earn collaboration-themed rewards.
Nexon says additional details about the collaboration, including the full list of content and rewards, will be revealed on the official MapleStory website ahead of the event’s launch.
The crossover follows a growing list of collaborations in MapleStory, as Nexon continues to bring anime and gaming franchises into its long-running MMORPG through limited-time events.
Originally released in 2003, MapleStory is a free-to-play 2D side-scrolling MMORPG developed by Nexon. The game launched globally in 2005 and has remained one of the company’s biggest titles, known for its colourful art style, character progression, and seasonal crossover events.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, based on the manga by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe, follows the elven mage Frieren after the defeat of the Demon King as she reflects on the passage of time and the friendships she took for granted. The anime’s first season premiered in 2023 and quickly became one of the year’s highest-rated anime series. The second season premiered in January 2026.
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