The mobile game Solo Leveling: Arise, inspired by the popular webtoon, has reached an impressive new milestone with over 60 million users in just over 10 months. This surge in popularity showcases the game's appeal to both dedicated fans of the original anime and manhwa, as well as newcomers to the franchise.

To celebrate this achievement, Netmarble is offering a special log-in event. Players who log in before March 28th can claim 1,000 Essence Stones daily, accumulating up to 10,000 stones. Don't worry if you miss the initial window; you'll have additional opportunities to earn the full 10,000 Essence Stones until May 8th, coinciding with the game's release anniversary.

Growing in Power

While not the most monumental milestone, Solo Leveling: Arise's rapid growth is significant, especially in today's mobile gaming landscape where even games based on major franchises can struggle. For instance, Star Wars: Hunters, developed by Zynga and backed by one of the world's most renowned film series, is facing closure less than a year after its launch. This raises intriguing questions about the current market dynamics: Are anime and manhwa now more popular than traditional film franchises? Can a relatively niche product achieve rapid growth?

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