Solo Leveling: Arise celebrates 60 million global users with new milestone events

The popular game Solo Leveling: Arise, inspired by the renowned webtoon, has reached a significant new milestone with over 60 million users. This achievement underscores the game's success since its launch just over 10 months ago, attracting a vast audience including both dedicated fans of the original anime and manhwa, as well as newcomers to the franchise.

To celebrate this impressive feat, Netmarble is offering players the chance to earn free Essence Stones by simply logging in. From now until March 28th, players can claim 1,000 Essence Stones daily, accumulating up to a total of 10,000 stones. And if you miss the initial window, don't fret—there will be additional opportunities to claim this reward until May 8th, coinciding with the game's release anniversary.

While Solo Leveling: Arise may not have hit the largest milestones in the gaming industry, its rapid rise in popularity is noteworthy. This is especially striking in the current mobile gaming landscape, where even games based on traditionally popular franchises struggle. For instance, Star Wars: Hunters, developed by Zynga and backed by the iconic Star Wars franchise, is set to close down less than a year after its debut. This contrast raises questions about the relative appeal of anime and manhwa versus mainstream films, and whether niche products can achieve rapid growth.

As we observe the long-term trajectory of Solo Leveling: Arise, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve. In the meantime, if you're eager to explore other gaming options, check out our latest roundup of the top five new mobile games to try this week.