MapleStory Worlds
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MapleStory collabs with Frieren, MapleStory Idle RPG adds an XP system, and MapleStory Worlds highlights a new game
MapleStory is featuring multiple updates across its titles. MapleStory: Idle RPG has added a new XP system and quality-of-life improvements. MapleStory Worlds is highlighting the new tactical dungeon crawler 'Trailblazers' developed by Cometa Studio. The main MapleStory game is collaborating with the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, introducing new quests and boss battles.
Nexon Q2 2026: MapleStory and ARC Raiders made so much money that Nexon paid out a special dividend
Nexon reported strong second quarter 2026 financial results, driven by significant revenue from MapleStory and ARC Raiders, leading to a special dividend payout of approximately $2 billion to shareholders. Despite a slight decrease in operating income, net income surged by 77% and revenue increased by 2%. The MapleStory franchise achieved record quarterly highs, partly due to the launch of MapleStory Worlds and MapleStory: Idle RPG.
Nexon Q1 2026: ARC Raiders and MapleStory help to bring record high revenue
Nexon reported a record high first quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing 42% year-over-year to ¥152.2 billion ($945 million). The company attributed this success to strong performance from both the MapleStory franchise and the newly released ARC Raiders, which sold 4.6 million units. Future releases include Mabinogi: Mobile, Vindictus: Defying Fate, and several Dungeon Fighter side games.
Nexon Q1 net income rises 118% to $360.7m
Nexon reported a 118% year-over-year increase in net income for the first quarter, reaching $360.7 million, driven by strong performance from Embark Studios' Arc Raiders and the MapleStory franchise. The company also announced a ten-year publishing partnership extension with Tencent for Dungeon & Fighter in China.
Nexon plans multiple Dungeon & Fighter titles and an AI tool to help devs ‘create with context’
Nexon announced plans to expand the Dungeon & Fighter intellectual property with multiple new titles, including an idle RPG and Dungeon & Fighter Classic. The company also revealed its new AI tool, Mono Lake, designed to provide development teams with player interaction data to guide game design and live service support.