Solo Leveling:ARISE has finally launched worldwide, with an official roadmap for upcoming content updates. Based on the Solo Leveling anime and manhwa, Solo Leveling:ARISE follows an early arc in Sung Jinwoo’s discovery of his unique abilities, and first delves into the world of high-rank hunting. But it doesn’t cover the whole story quite yet, and at least a few characters are still missing from Solo Leveling:ARISE.
Thankfully, this isn’t a one-and-done release. Developer Netmarble has promised to continuously improve the Solo Leveling:ARISE experience. Additional content is planned through the rest of 2024, so it looks like the game will continue to get regular updates. Here’s what to expect from Solo Leveling:ARISE updates in its first year of release.
Solo Leveling:ARISE will be updated at least once a month, with its first update coming in June. That puts it almost exactly a month after its official worldwide release in May. Definitive release dates haven’t yet been confirmed, but there’s one update planned for every month for the rest of 2024, with the final update expected to be released in December.
The June update will primarily focus on a brand-new story arc, the so-called Kargalgan Arc from the anime and manhwa. However, it’ll also add some new content separate from the main story, including a new Hunter and a new Shadow players can pull for, and a new non-story raid. Like most updates, it’ll coincide with the start of another season for Solo Leveling:ARISE‘s new Time Attack mode. This update will also mark the beginning of the first Solo Leveling:ARISE championship since release, a competitive event in which players attempt to set the fastest completion times.
Each new month will bring story changes to Solo Leveling:ARISE, but what that means differs from month to month. In June and December, this means full story expansions – the Kargalgan Arc in June, and the beginning of the Jeju Island Arc in December. In other months, it means simpler, shorter updates to the original story.
Each update will also focus on a character, prominently featuring a new Hunter for players to add to their roster. These often come along with new weapons and Shadows, and occasionally, missions and raids that let players test their new Hunters’ abilities. For May, that’s Cha Hae-in, but it’s unknown who June’s Hunter will be. It’s expected that each featured Hunter will go on to join the main Custom Draw banner in the month after their introduction.
Most updates in 2024, except for the one in December, will also advance a round of the Solo Leveling championship. There are two championships planned for 2024, the first running from June to August, and the second from September to November. Each championship features three rounds: a preliminary, a main, and a finale. Rules and prizes have yet to be announced, but it’s likely that they’ll work similarly to the early access version of competitive time trials.
Finally, there are a few special, time-limited events planned for Solo Leveling:ARISE. The first of these is the 100-day anniversary festival, which celebrates the first 100 days of the game’s launch. The second is the half-year anniversary update in November, marking six months since release. Exactly what these events will entail isn’t yet clear, but they’re likely to involve special bonuses and other rewards to incentivize loyal players.
The following table shows what’s included in each month of the Solo Leveling:ARISE roadmap. This includes all updates through December 2024.
That’s everything planned for Solo Leveling:ARISE this year, but there’s surely more to come in 2025. As long as the game maintains a consistent player base, it should continue to see regular updates for months to come. A steady stream of new content helps keep Solo Leveling:ARISE interesting, drawing new and old players alike to the game.