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

The mobile game Solo Leveling: Arise, inspired by the renowned webtoon, has hit a remarkable milestone by reaching over 60 million users. This achievement, accomplished in just over 10 months, underscores the game's widespread appeal, attracting not only fans of the original anime and manhwa but also newcomers to the franchise.

To celebrate this significant milestone, Netmarble is rewarding players with a generous log-in event. By logging in until March 28th, users can claim 1,000 Essence Stones daily, accumulating up to 10,000 Essence Stones. But don't fret if you miss the initial window—additional opportunities to earn this reward are available up until May 8th, coinciding with the game's release anniversary.

Despite not being the largest milestone in mobile gaming, Solo Leveling: Arise's rapid growth in popularity is noteworthy, especially in a market where even games based on traditionally popular franchises are struggling. For instance, Star Wars: Hunters, developed by Zynga and backed by one of the most iconic film series, is set to close down less than a year after its launch. This raises intriguing questions about the current gaming landscape: Are anime and manhwa surpassing conventional films in popularity? Can a relatively niche product experience such swift growth?

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