LOS ANGELES – JULY 30th, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a new update for its action game Solo Leveling:ARISE that brings the Monarch of Shadows’ Successor into the battle.
Sung Jinwoo takes on the form of the Monarch of Shadows, a Dark-element Successor whose combat builds on the distinct style of the existing Jinwoo’s. He adds a striking new dimension by transforming to perform combo attacks in synergy with his shadows. His skills include Mirage Blade, a strike delivered with a blade of death, and Sovereign Doom which unleashes the Breath of Destruction before condemning the enemy to an endless death.
An event marking the Monarch of Shadows’s arrival lets any player obtain him simply by completing in-game missions, and since recruitment has no end date, players can add him to their roster at any time.
The update also introduces Jung Yerim, a new Fire-element Supporter. She is an all-around supporter who boosts the team’s firepower by providing healing and shields, as well as increasing Fire element Overload damage, Burst damage, Attack Power, and Ultimate Move damage.
Additionally, Sung Jinwoo’s level cap has been increased from 150 to 160 and players can now experience a new Job, “Monarch of Shadows: Vanquisher.” The Workshop of Brilliant Light has been revamped with Baran, the Monarch of White Flames stepping in as the boss, and Hidden Chapters 11 and 12 are now available in both Normal and Reverse Normal difficulties.
A variety of events is also now underway, including “Midnight Mermaid Mayhem!,” giving players plenty of chances to earn rewards.
Solo Leveling:ARISE is an action game adaptation of the hit webtoon, Solo Leveling. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his journey through the beloved webtoon tale firsthand, leveling up, taking on dynamic battles, and creating their own combat styles by selecting various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” with the iconic phrase: “Arise.”
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About Netmarble Corporation
Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
