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Netmarble's latest offering, 'Solo Leveling: ARISE,' developed by Netmarble Neo, has clinched the Grand Prize at the 2024 Korea Game Awards. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Netmarble, being their first Grand Prize victory since their 2015 triumph with 'Raven.'
Released on May 8, 'Solo Leveling: ARISE' is the inaugural game developed from the immensely popular 'Solo Leveling' intellectual property, which has garnered 14.3 billion views worldwide. The game has rapidly made its mark by securing the top download position in 141 countries and landing in the top 10 sales bracket in 105 countries, amassing an impressive 50 million users within five months. This success underscores its pioneering role in adapting domestic webtoons into globally successful games, showcasing the international appeal of K-content.
In celebration of their award win, Netmarble is rewarding players who log in by 9 AM on November 28 with special items, including an 'SSR Sung Jinwoo Weapon Selection Certificate' and 30 'Pickup Recruitment Tickets.' Additionally, a special login event awarding 10,000 Magic Stones is running from November 14 to 28. Netmarble's CEO Kwon Young-sik expressed his enthusiasm over the accolade, emphasizing how the game exemplifies the global potential of K-content. An exciting new update, featuring the 'Jeju Island Raid Story' from the original series, is scheduled for release in December.