Solo Leveling: Arise Hits 60M Users, Launches Milestone Events

Based on the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling: Arise has emerged as a major success for Netmarble, achieving an impressive milestone of over 60 million users. In just over 10 months, the game has captivated a vast audience, attracting not only fans of the original anime and manhwa but also newcomers eager to explore the franchise.

To celebrate this monumental achievement, Netmarble is offering players a chance to log in and claim free Essence Stones. From now until March 28th, users can collect 1,000 Essence Stones daily, accumulating up to a total of 10,000. If you miss the initial window, don't fret; additional opportunities to earn these rewards will be available until May 8th, coinciding with the game's release anniversary.

Growing in Power
While not the most monumental milestone in mobile gaming, Solo Leveling: Arise's rapid rise in popularity is noteworthy, especially when compared to other releases based on traditionally popular franchises. For instance, Star Wars: Hunters, backed by one of the biggest 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 even niche products can experience swift growth.

Only time will tell how these trends evolve. In the meantime, if you're looking for other games to enjoy, check out our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week.