Solo Leveling follows the story of Sung Jinwoo, who is a powerful hunter with the ability to gain more strength through the power of leveling up. Ever since the debut of the story as a web novel and manhwa, Solo Leveling has been incredibly popular, but its TV anime season is what truly propelled it to fame.

It goes without saying that Solo Leveling is incredibly successful. Yet, a continuation of the anime remains unconfirmed. Nevertheless, fans would be happy to know that a new update has been revealed concerning its newest 2026 project, Solo Leveling: Karma. Solo Leveling Karma is a new major Solo Leveling video game that's set for a grand release this year. It has now been confirmed that this exciting new project is coming in the second half of the year.

Solo Leveling Karma Is Coming In The Second Half of 2026

An Exciting Game For PC and Mobile

Solo Leveling Karma Coming Second Half of 2026

Solo Leveling Karma is an exciting upcoming project that fans have been anticipating for a while now. The game was initially revealed back in 2025, and one look was enough to put gamers on the edge of their seats. Initially, it was revealed that Solo Leveling Karma would come out in 2026. However, an exact time frame wasn't given to the fans. Now, Solo Leveling Karma has received a new major update that confirms the release window of the game, building even more anticipation.

In a recent update for Solo Leveling Karma, it has now been officially confirmed that the game will come out in the second half of 2026. This update is huge, as it finally clarifies when to expect this incredibly exciting new game. Just as it is exciting, it is also disappointing to some, who were expecting the game to be released in early 2026. Instead, fans will have to wait until the second half of the year for this game to release.

Unfortunately, fans still don't know the exact release date of the game. Solo Leveling Karma could still come out in Summer 2026, or it could come out near the end of the year in fall or winter. Netmarble has yet to give a final release date for the game.

Solo Leveling Karma will first be released on PC and mobile. The release on other platforms, such as Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PS5, could happen later down the line in 2027. Either way, this game will definitely be worth the wait. For now, fans can check out the fully animated trailer that was released two months ago for this highly anticipated game.

Solo Leveling Karma Will Expand Upon The Lore Of The Series

Major Details About The 27 Year Monarch War To Be Unveiled

Solo Leveling already has two games out at the moment, those being Solo Leveling: Arise and Solo Leveling: Arise - Overdrive. Both these games were very well received by fans, but they were not exactly revolutionary for the series either. On the other hand, Solo Leveling Karma, the newest game coming for the franchise, will change the series as a whole. This change will not be due to its gameplay, specifically. What's really appealing is its lore aspect. Netmarble has already revealed that Solo Leveling Karma will cover major lore that has never been fully expanded on in the original source material, notably the web novel and the Manhwa.

This new lore concerns the 27-year monarch war. For fans not caught up with the Manhwa or web novel, this 27-year war is still far from unfolding in the anime. This war kickstarts at the end of Solo Leveling, where Sung Jinwoo undertakes a major mission to avoid all the tragedies and calamities that unfolded during the Solo Leveling series. He uses the Cup of Reincarnation to travel back ten years to the past and fix all his mistakes with his newly acquired knowledge.

Sung Jinwoo will go on a 27-year quest with the goal of killing all the Monarchs and saving everyone who has died in his original timeline. In the Manhwa and web novel, this is all that fans know concerning this event. It was glossed over by Chugong, and readers don't know the details of it or what exactly unfolded. This is where Solo Leveling: Karma comes in and where it will fill in the gaps. By expanding upon the events of this large-scale war, Solo Leveling Karma will add more depth to the story. Fans will be able to see who Jinwoo fought, and how every battle went. As such, this game offers an amazing opportunity to expand on Jinwoo’s character, as well as his shadows.

Is Solo Leveling: Karma Canon?

When it comes to this 27-year war in Solo Leveling Karma, fans would naturally wonder if the newly received information will be canon. At the moment, it's unclear how involved Chugong is in this project, especially when it comes to story writing. The safest approach is to consider it supplementary information. However, whether canon or not, this will be the closest thing that fans will get concerning this mysterious event.

The Fate Of The Solo Leveling Franchise in 2026 And Beyond

Possible theatrical release or third season
Return of Solo Leveling Ragnarok manhwa

At the moment, Solo Leveling Karma is the only confirmed project that will be coming out in 2026. However, there are widespread rumors concerning other projects that fans have latched on to. Notably, what fans are waiting for the most is the return of the TV anime, with Solo Leveling Season 3. At the moment, the studio has not confirmed or hinted at a third season, and fans can only go off a few previous comments from producers. It seems that the studio will instead be going down the road of theatrical film releases.

A happy New Year 2026. I received this rubber band at the end of last year. It’s engraved with ‘Art is not a crime!’ I’ll make this phrase, which applies to all art, my slogan for 2026, and do my best! And this year, something truly exciting might happen for Solo Leveling fans!! I’m sorry, but please, please wait just a little longer. — Atsushi Kaneko

Via the most recent production committee report that was leaked a few months ago, it is apparent that Solo Leveling will be getting a new animated movie, which is earmarked for a late 2026 release. However, it has not yet officially been confirmed, and even if it were to happen, production could take longer, up until 2027.

Aside from animated content, fans will see the return of the Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Manhwa in 2026. This sequel manhwa went on a sudden break due to the artist needing to enlist in the South Korean military not too long ago. As such, the manhwa is on hiatus at the moment. That said, a replacement artist has already been found, so the manhwa will evidently return soon enough should be imminent. A mid-to-late 2026 return of Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Season 3 is anticipated.

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