Netmarble's Solo Leveling: Arise, inspired by the popular webtoon, has reached a significant milestone by attracting over 60 million users in just over 10 months. This impressive growth not only showcases the game's appeal to fans of the original anime and manhwa but also to new audiences discovering the franchise for the first time.

To celebrate this achievement, Netmarble is rewarding players with free Essence Stones. By simply logging into the game until March 28th, users can claim 1,000 Essence Stones daily, accumulating up to a total of 10,000. Don't worry if you miss the initial window; additional opportunities to earn these rewards are available until May 8th, coinciding with the game's release anniversary.

Growing in Power

While Solo Leveling: Arise may not boast the largest set of milestones, its rapid surge in popularity is noteworthy, especially in the current mobile gaming market where even games based on traditionally popular franchises struggle. Consider Star Wars: Hunters, developed by Zynga and backed by one of the most iconic film series, yet it's facing closure less than a year after its release. This contrast raises interesting questions about the relative popularity of anime and manhwa versus conventional films, and whether niche products can achieve rapid growth.

As we observe Solo Leveling: Arise's continued success, it will be intriguing to see how it evolves long-term. In the meantime, if you're eager to explore more gaming options, check out our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week.