Collaboration between PUBG Mobile and anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren) has been announced for the Japanese version and immediately caught the attention of the global community. While the details of the collaboration have not been fully revealed, the announcement is quite surprising as it brings together two very different worlds: anime fantasy and battle royale games.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End x PUBG Mobile
KRAFTON Japan announced that this collaboration will begin on April 1, 2025 at PUBG Mobile Japanese version. However, until now, there has been no official information regarding the form of content that will be featured in the event. It is not yet known whether this collaboration will feature character skins, special game modes, or just themed cosmetic items. Frieren. Nevertheless, this announcement alone is enough to spark enthusiasm among players.
This collaboration is in the spotlight because it involves Frieren, anime that are not from the genre fast-paced action. Such an approach creates curiosity among players as to how the visual style and theme of the wizarding world will be integrated into the typical battle atmosphere. PUBG Mobile.
the viral frieren with guns meme now feels relevant
The "Frieren with guns" meme has gone viral in the international community. The witch character, who is usually portrayed as calm and reserved, is imagined on the battlefield carrying an automatic weapon, shotgun, or even a bazooka.
This visual contrast resulted in a lot of fan-art and humorous content that spread widely across various social media platforms.
After the collaboration was officially announced, the meme was talked about again, this time in a different context. Many players mentioned that this collaboration felt like turning the collective jokes of the community into reality.
exclusive collaboration for the Japanese version
This collaboration only applies to PUBG Mobile Japanese version. Players in the global version will not find this event in their game. If you're interested in trying it out, you can download the Japanese version of the game. However, keep in mind that there are constraints such as the use of the Japanese language and the possibility of separate accounts from the global version.
As part of the promotional campaign, PUBG Japan is also holding a giveaway with an Amazon Gift Card worth 5,000 yen. To enter, you need to follow their official X/Twitter account (@PUBGMOBILE_JP) and repost on collaboration announcement before March 31, 2025 at 23:59 Japan time.
about frieren: beyond journey's end
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is a manga by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe that was first published in April 2020 in Weekly Shonen Sunday. It has sold over 17 million copies and is recognized as one of the most popular titles of the modern era.
The anime adaptation premiered in September 2023 with a special two-hour episode. The first season is divided into two parts, with the second part featuring First-Class Mage Exam Arc which aired from January 5 to March 22, 2024. Season 2 has been confirmed and is scheduled for release in 2025.
Although this collaboration is currently only available in Japan, the meeting between the world of magic Frieren and the realistic feel of PUBG Mobile remains an exciting thing to follow. Collaborations like this show the potential for unique cross-media expansion, and it's possible that similar events will come to the global version in the future.
Source: PUBG mobile JP X/Twitter
