Solo Leveling: Arise, the game inspired by the beloved webtoon, has reached an impressive milestone of 60 million users in just over 10 months. This remarkable achievement underscores the game's success and its appeal to both fans of the original anime and manhwa, as well as newcomers to the franchise. To celebrate this milestone, Netmarble is offering players a chance to log in and claim 1,000 Essence Stones daily, up to a total of 10,000, until March 28th. But don't worry if you miss the initial event; you'll have additional opportunities to earn those 10,000 Essence Stones until May 8th, coinciding with the game's release anniversary.

While Solo Leveling: Arise's growth is significant, it's worth noting in the context of the current mobile gaming market. Other high-profile releases, such as Star Wars: Hunters, developed by Zynga and based on the iconic film series, have struggled to maintain their momentum, with plans to shutter less than a year after launch. This contrast raises interesting questions about the relative popularity of anime and manhwa versus more conventional franchises in the gaming world. Is it possible that niche products like Solo Leveling: Arise can capture audiences more effectively than mainstream IPs? Only time will tell.

In the meantime, if you're looking for more gaming options, check out our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week.