MapleStory is a long-running side-scrolling MMORPG that has maintained a substantial player base since its 2012 launch. The game continues to drive significant revenue for publisher Nexon, with financial results strong enough in Q2 2026 that the company distributed a special dividend to investors.
Recent activity shows continued investment in the franchise through licensing deals. A collaboration with the anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey's End launches in September 2026, featuring themed events and an original storyline centered on the show's characters. Meanwhile, MapleStory's continued commercial success hasn't gone unnoticed - an indie MMORPG inspired by the game deliberately shifted its Early Access launch date to avoid competing directly with MapleStory's ongoing updates.
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Updated on September 13th, 2026 - checked for codes The moment you pick a class and select a character, your journey in MapleStory Idle RPG begins. You want to slowly build up your character, make it stronger, and try to fight stronger and stronger enemies. The goal is to reach e…
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MapleStory’s coming in hot and pixely with a loaded September patch this week. The fun begins with a new collaboration featuring Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, a Japanese manga and TV series about the journeys of an Elven mage. From now through October 7th, players can progress t…
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MapleStory might not be the first place you would think to find mech-related content, but perhaps it’s time to change that presumption, particularly because a preview post for its next update appears to be just chock-full of tokusatsu and big robot things. At least in a thematic…
Nexon America has detailed the upcoming MapleStory collaboration with Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, running from September 9 through October 7, 2026. The crossover will feature limited-time missions, boss battles, cosmetics, pets, and other themed rewards. The event begins after…
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Testing has officially concluded for MapleStory Classic World, and now it looks as if Nexon is ready to move directly into live service. The MMO’s chief product officer Hanbyeol “Inkwell” Oh has officially confirmed that the server will formally launch to the world on Wednesday,…
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Who wouldn’t like getting a bonus, especially if you literally didn’t work for it whatsoever? If you happen to be an investor in Nexon, then that’s just what’s happening because the Korean company’s second quarter report for 2026 is so full of good news that it’s passing along th…
Nexon America has announced a new MapleStory collaboration with the anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. The crossover begins on September 9, 2026, comprising themed events and rewards. The collaboration will introduce an original storyline featuring Frieren, with players…
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Chaomoon expects six to twelve months in Early Access with cosmetics-only monetization. The free-to-play MMORPG launches August 13th.
