Solo Leveling: KARMA has no exact release date yet. Netmarble says it launches in 2026 on PC, iOS and Android, Korea and Japan get it first, and as of 9 October 2026 the team says the schedule is "under final adjustment." The App Store's 31 December 2026 date is a placeholder, not an announcement.
KARMA was first announced in July 2025 and got its biggest showing at Tokyo Game Show 2026 (Makuhari Messe, from 17 September), where Netmarble ran a media presentation and a playable demo. Here is everything confirmed so far, and what is still missing.
Solo Leveling: KARMA release date and key facts
| Detail | Status as of 9 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Not announced. Window is 2026 (Netmarble earnings: second half of 2026) |
| Store placeholder | App Store lists 31 December 2026 (placeholder) |
| Launch order | Korea and Japan first, then global after an undisclosed gap |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, PC (Netmarble's PC client) |
| Developer | Netmarble Neo |
| Publisher | Netmarble (Netmarble Japan in Japan) |
| Genre | Isometric roguelite action RPG (hack and slash) |
| First announced | July 2025 |
| Pre-registration | Open since 16 September 2026, Korea and Japan only |
| Consoles | Not announced |
Why there is still no date
Netmarble's Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings report placed KARMA in the second half of 2026. At TGS 2026, development head Jin Seong-gun and business division head Lee Jong-hyuk said "the specific schedule for the official release is under final adjustment" and that it will be announced "as soon as it is confirmed."
They also said the game is in the final stages of preparation for global release, with current work focused on mobile optimization so that combat and Shadow summoning effects run smoothly on phones. That points to performance polish, not missing content.
The useful signal is not the App Store date but the pre-registration map. Netmarble opened sign-ups only in Korea and Japan and confirmed those markets launch first. Players outside Asia will not get the game on the Asian launch day either way, so the first global pre-registration page is the real countdown for everyone else.
What Solo Leveling: KARMA is
KARMA is a roguelite action RPG viewed from a quarter (isometric) camera. You fight through runs, pick up buffs, and build a different loadout each time. It is a standalone game with its own progression.
Story: the 27-year Monarch War
The story covers the 27 years Sung Jinwoo spends fighting the Monarchs after he uses the Cup of Reincarnation to return to the past. The original web novel and manhwa reference this war but never show it. Netmarble calls it an untold storyline, and series creator Chugong is credited with overseeing the canon.
The TGS cinematic trailer shows corrupted versions of familiar hunters as enemies, including Cha Hae-In, Go Gun-hee and Choi Jong-in, and asks who is controlling them.
Gameplay systems shown at TGS 2026
- Shadow Army as playable characters. Shadows are not just summons; you can control them directly. Jin Seong-gun called this the game's main point of difference.
- 200+ buffs to combine during runs.
- 8 playable characters in the TGS build, with hunters and Shadows playing differently.
- Weapon swapping between daggers, scythes and bows, which changes the style of a run rather than only the damage numbers.
- Two modes: Story Mode and Survival Mode.
Voice cast
The English dub brings back Aleks Le as Sung Jinwoo, the voice from the anime's English dub. Troy Baker voices Antares, the Monarch of Destruction.
How KARMA relates to Solo Leveling: Arise
They are two separate games from the same publisher. Neither replaces the other, and nothing announced so far links accounts or progress between them.
| Solo Leveling: Arise | Solo Leveling: KARMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 8 May 2024 (mobile) | 2026 window, date not set |
| Genre | Action RPG with hunter collection | Roguelite action RPG |
| Story | Follows Jinwoo's rise from the original story | The 27-year Monarch War, never shown in the source |
| Premium spin-off | Arise Overdrive: PC from 17 November 2025, $39.99, no gacha | None announced |
| Status | Live service, ongoing updates | Pre-registration in Korea and Japan |
Netmarble Neo also developed Arise Overdrive, the paid PC and console version of Arise. Netmarble has not said whether KARMA will use gacha monetization. If you play Arise now, your account stays useful: KARMA is a second game, not a sequel that sunsets the first.
How to pre-register
- Korea or Japan: pre-register on Google Play, the App Store or the official site.
- Everywhere else: there is no global pre-registration yet. Follow Netmarble's official Solo Leveling channels for the announcement.
Rewards for Korea and Japan pre-registration are the Sung Jinwoo Predator Outfit, a Shadow Monarch Halo decoration, a Monarch's Box, a Hunter's Box and a Secret Support Card. Netmarble has not said whether global players will get the same set.
What is still not confirmed
- The exact launch day in Korea and Japan.
- The global launch date and the length of the gap after Asia.
- Monetization model (gacha or premium).
- The full playable roster beyond the 8 characters at TGS.
- Any console versions.
While you wait, you can jump into Arise today. Our Solo Leveling: Arise catalog lists hand-checked accounts, and our guide on what to look for in an Arise account explains which hunters and weapons matter.
Frequently asked questions
When does Solo Leveling: KARMA come out?
No exact date yet. Netmarble targets 2026, specifically the second half, with Korea and Japan first. The App Store's 31 December 2026 date is a placeholder.
What platforms is Solo Leveling: KARMA on?
Android, iOS and PC through Netmarble's PC client. No PlayStation, Xbox or Switch version has been announced.
Can I pre-register for KARMA outside Korea and Japan?
Not yet. Pre-registration opened on 16 September 2026 only on the Korean and Japanese App Store and Google Play.
Is Solo Leveling: KARMA a sequel to Arise?
No. It is a separate roguelite game by Netmarble Neo with its own story and progression. Arise continues as a live-service game.
Is KARMA canon?
Netmarble presents it as an original story about the 27-year Monarch War, overseen by series creator Chugong. That war is mentioned but never shown in the original work.
Who voices Sung Jinwoo in KARMA?
Aleks Le returns in English. Troy Baker joins as Antares, the Monarch of Destruction.
Want to play Solo Leveling right now? Browse Solo Leveling: Arise accounts on METAMMO. Every account is hand-checked before listing and comes with a lifetime warranty against recovery.
Sources
- Inven Global: Solo Leveling: KARMA unveils key systems and content at TGS 2026 (Sep 2026)
- Financial News: Solo Leveling: KARMA unveiled at TGS 2026 (17 Sep 2026)
- CBR: Solo Leveling producer confirms release date coming very soon (30 Sep 2026)
- Game Rant: Solo Leveling: Karma release date update, second half of 2026 (9 Feb 2026)
- Game8: Solo Leveling: KARMA release date and platforms (Sep 2026)
- GachaGo: KARMA pre-registration opens in Korea and Japan (Sep 2026)
- RedReactions: KARMA TGS 2026 systems and trailers (Sep 2026)
- Gematsu: Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive launches 17 November for PC (Aug 2025)
- Wikipedia: Solo Leveling (video games section)
