Lotte World will add a new themed zone based on the popular online game MapleStory next year in collaboration with game developer Nexon Co. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Lotte World, a major amusement park in South Korea, said Friday it will add a new themed zone based on the popular online game MapleStory next year in collaboration with game developer Nexon Co.
The new Maple Island will occupy a section of Magic Island, the outdoor part of Lotte World in southeastern Seoul. It will feature three attractions, shops, restaurants and other adventure sites, bringing the beloved game world to life, according to the company.
MapleStory, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), has gained popularity across the world since its debut in 2003. It has also been adapted into books, cartoons and animated films.
This marks the first time Lotte World has dedicated an entire zone to a single game.
Previously, the park partnered with Nexon in 2021 to introduce an attraction themed around Nexon’s popular racing game KartRider.
“We have become a ‘dream-come-true’ theme park through collaborations with webtoons, games and animations,” said Kwon Oh-sang, CEO of Lotte World. “The partnership with Nexon will offer fresh, exciting adventures that blend the boundaries between online and offline worlds.”
(Yonhap)
