Solo Leveling: Arise, based on the acclaimed webtoon, has reached a significant new milestone with an impressive 60 million users. This achievement comes just over 10 months since its launch, showcasing the game's massive appeal not only to fans of the original anime and manhwa but also to a broader audience discovering the franchise for the first time.
To celebrate this milestone, Netmarble is rewarding players with free Essence Stones. By logging in until March 28th, users can claim 1,000 Essence Stones daily, accumulating up to a total of 10,000. If you miss out on this initial period, don't worry—there will be additional opportunities to earn the full 10k reward until May 8th, coinciding with the game's release anniversary.
While Solo Leveling: Arise's surge in popularity might not be the largest milestone we've seen, it's certainly noteworthy. Especially when compared to other mobile game releases based on traditionally popular franchises. For instance, Star Wars: Hunters, backed by one of the most iconic film series and developed by Zynga for their first PC venture, is set to close down less than a year after its launch. This raises questions about the relative popularity of manhwa and anime versus conventional films, and whether niche products can achieve rapid growth in the current mobile gaming landscape.
Only time will tell what the long-term impact of these trends will be. In the meantime, if you're looking for more games to explore, check out our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week.
