Netmarble has released a cinematic trailer and an overview trailer for Solo Leveling: KARMA at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The trailers show the isometric roguelite action RPG from developer Netmarble Neo ahead of its planned 2026 launch on PC, iOS, and Android.
The reveal continues a busy show for the publisher, which confirmed KARMA as one of three showcase titles in its TGS 2026 lineup alongside Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi and Pearl in Blue. According to the official announcement, the TGS floor demo lets attendees fight inside the Dimensional Gap, the same setting the new trailers put front and center. The cinematic trailer frames a 27 year long Monarch War hidden inside that gap, where Sung Jinwoo keeps fighting alone while Hunters fall to an unnatural power controlled from the shadows. The overview trailer then shows how that premise plays, with fast weapon swaps, stacked Blessings, and Shadow summons clearing screens of enemies.
Quick facts:
- Developer: Netmarble Neo
- Platforms: PC, iOS, and Android
- Release window: 2026
- Genre: Isometric roguelite action RPG based on the Solo Leveling anime
- TGS 2026 showing: Cinematic trailer plus overview trailer with a playable Dimensional Gap demo
- Pre-registration: Now open on the Google Play Store and App Store, per the official announcement
A 27 year war inside the dimensional gap
The story picks up after the 4th Jeju Raid, when Jinwoo uses the Cup of Reincarnation to enter a dimensional rift and begins a 27 year war against the Monarchs. Per the official KARMA account, Hunters corrupted by an unnatural power stand in his way while an unseen force pulls strings from the shadows. Netmarble describes the tale as an untold chapter of Sung Jinwoo journey, and coverage of the Anime Expo 2026 panel notes that the Monarch War was never explored in detail in the original webtoon or its adaptations. That makes KARMA a side story with real stakes for lore fans rather than a retread of arcs they already know.
The anime connection runs deep. Netmarble Neo is building the game on the Solo Leveling anime, and the Anime Expo panel paired executive producer Kim June Sung with Aleks Le, the English voice of Sung Jinwoo, for a live dubbing performance and Q and A. Fans can follow future updates through the official Solo Leveling: KARMA website, which hosts story, character, weapon, and Blessing pages.
Roguelite combat built on weapons and Blessings
Each run plays out from an isometric view with hack and slash pacing, as Jinwoo mows down hordes with flashy skills. The build craft sits at the center. The Anime Expo panel detailed five weapon types mixed with a wide spread of traits, while the latest overview material points to more than 200 buffs that stack across procedural runs. The combat trailer shown earlier in 2026 introduced the same hook under the Blessing name, with weapon switching that breaks combo limits and a Shadow Army sweeping the field beside the player.
The loop should feel familiar to roguelite fans. Runs reset, upgrades compound, and no two pushes through the Dimensional Gap play out the same way. Netmarble pairs that structure with intuitive controls aimed at both mobile and PC, so the ceiling comes from build choices and execution rather than input complexity.
Direct Shadow Army control and pre-registration
KARMA changes the formula in one clear way. Instead of issuing orders from above, players directly control Shadow Army characters in battle, including summons such as Beru, while corrupted Hunter bosses anchor the big fights. That hands on command of the army gives the game its own identity next to Solo Leveling: ARISE, which centers on Jinwoo alone with shadows in support.
According to the announcement, pre-registration is now open on the Google Play Store and the App Store ahead of the 2026 global launch. Players waiting for launch can watch the trailers, register early, and track milestone rewards through official channels as the release window approaches.
KARMA leads a three game Netmarble booth
KARMA did not travel to Chiba alone. Netmarble staged all three of its upcoming titles at TGS 2026 with playable demos, stage programs, and booth events, including the Shangri-La Frontier: Seven Colossi reveal that shared the spotlight. Readers catching up on the rest of the show can browse the full Xbox TGS 2026 recap for every announcement from the weekend. KARMA already has momentum behind it after a first public appearance at Anime Expo 2025 and a hands on demo at G-Star 2025, and the TGS trailers suggest Netmarble is ready to talk launch specifics next.
What is Solo Leveling: KARMA?
Solo Leveling: KARMA is an isometric roguelite action RPG from Netmarble Neo based on the Solo Leveling anime. It tells an untold story from Sung Jinwoo journey centered on the Monarch War inside a dimensional gap.
When does Solo Leveling: KARMA release?
Netmarble plans a global launch in 2026. Pre-registration is open now on the Google Play Store and the App Store, per the official announcement.
What platforms will Solo Leveling: KARMA support?
The game is planned for PC, iOS, and Android, with controls designed to work across mobile touchscreens and PC.
How does KARMA differ from Solo Leveling: ARISE?
KARMA uses roguelite runs with weapon and Blessing builds, and players directly control Shadow Army characters such as Beru in battle. Its Monarch War storyline was never explored in detail in the webtoon or its adaptations.
Where can I watch the TGS 2026 trailers?
The cinematic and overview trailers debuted at Tokyo Game Show 2026 and are posted on the official Solo Leveling: KARMA channels. The overview video is embedded above for direct viewing.
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