LOS ANGELES – SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a new update for its monster-taming action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE. Players can experience the new 5-star character Vivian alongside special events and new story content. The development team also unveiled an updated roadmap that outlines new episodes, regions and gameplay features planned for the coming months.
Vivian is a fan-favorite character from the original Monster Taming who received the most votes in a pre-launch popularity poll featuring characters from the original game. Returning with a fresh look in MONGIL: STAR DIVE, Vivian is the bunny girl headliner of the Fluffy Tail Troupe, a traveling dance company known for captivating audiences with dazzling performances.
Vivian joins the roster as a 5-star Fire-attribute Support character who specializes in strengthening Fire-based teams. By utilizing effects including increased Fire damage and Fire-attribute debuffs, she can enhance the combat potential of allies sharing the same attribute.
To celebrate Vivian’s arrival, the special event Bunny Showgirl’s Eternal Encore will be available for three weeks. Players can complete missions and event dungeons to collect event currency and earn rewards, including Summon Tickets and various growth materials. The new Epic Quest Collector of Desires also gives players an opportunity to discover more of Vivian’s story.
Netmarble also revealed an updated roadmap during a livestream held on September 2. Version 1.4, scheduled for September 30, will introduce Episode 7 and the new Gaba Archipelago region, alongside returning character summon banners in celebration of the game’s 0.5-year anniversary and a variety of special events.
Looking further ahead, Version 1.5 will feature a Friend System revamp and introduce a new Ranking and Honor system. Version 1.6 will add special Holiday and New Year stories, character epilogues, as well as new Affinity and Interaction content.
MONGIL: STAR DIVE is the long-awaited reimagining of the beloved 2013 mobile collectible RPG Monster Taming. Built with Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers cinematic storytelling and dynamic real-time combat centered on a three-character tag system. The Monsterling Collection system supports the capture, collection, and synthesis of monsters, adding strategic depth to gameplay.
For more information about MONGIL: STAR DIVE, please visit the official website and forums.
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.
