Netmarble has officially confirmed that Solo Leveling: Karma, an upcoming action RPG with a roguelike twist, will launch in 2026 across PC, iOS, and Android. Announced initially at Anime Japan, the game aims to capitalize on the franchise’s meteoric rise across the anime and film spaces by delivering a fresh interactive experience.
The title steps away from the established narrative timeline to place players directly into the 27-Year War of the Monarchs. This specific period remains largely unexplored in the main story, giving fans an opportunity to experience an extended era of conflict firsthand. According to the developer’s latest story trailer, players will control the Shadow Monarch across shifting battlefields where optimization and tactical adaptation are critical to survival.
Mechanically, the game ditches traditional fixed character classes in favor of playstyle experimentation and run-based progression. Combat relies heavily on high-speed hack-and-slash action, utilizing rapid weapon swapping and combo chaining to tear through enemies. To complement the core combat, a procedural dungeon structure ensuring high replayability is supported by a roguelike “Blessing” system, which fundamentally alters a player’s build and available upgrades during each successive run.
Fulfilling the central power fantasy of the IP, players can summon iconic Shadow units like Igris and Iron to fight alongside Sung Jinwoo in large-scale engagements. While Netmarble has positioned Solo Leveling: Karma as one of its most ambitious anime adaptations yet, specific details regarding monetization structures and an exact release date will be shared closer to the 2026 launch window.
