"Solo Leveling: Arise Hits 60 Million Users, Launches Milestone Events"

The mobile gaming sensation, *Solo Leveling: Arise*, developed by Netmarble and based on the popular webtoon, has now surpassed a significant milestone with over 60 million users. In just over 10 months, this game has captivated a massive audience, drawing in both dedicated fans of the original anime and manhwa, as well as newcomers to the franchise.

To celebrate this impressive achievement, Netmarble is rewarding players with free Essence Stones. By simply logging in until March 28th, players can claim 1,000 Essence Stones daily, accumulating up to a total of 10,000. And if you miss the initial window, don't fret; additional opportunities to earn this 10,000 Essence Stone reward will be available up until May 8th, coinciding with the game's release anniversary.

**Growing in Power**

While not the largest milestone we've seen, the rapid rise in popularity of *Solo Leveling: Arise* is noteworthy, especially in today's mobile gaming landscape. Consider, for instance, *Star Wars: Hunters*, developed by Zynga and backed by one of the most iconic film franchises of all time. Despite this, it's facing closure less than a year after its launch. This contrast raises interesting questions: Is the allure of manhwa and anime surpassing that of traditional film franchises? Can a relatively niche product achieve such swift growth?

The future will reveal more, but 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.