Is Solo Leveling Arise a gacha game?

This question weighs heavily on the minds of Solo Leveling fans following the game’s development over the last few years.

Developed by Netmarble, Solo Leveling Arise is an action RPG available for both mobile and PC.

Solo Leveling main character Jinwoo Sung looking defeated seen in season 1 of the manga as the featured image of ONE Esports' "Where to read Solo Leveling manga right now" featured image
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In the game, players assume the roles of hunters and undertake missions to vanquish monsters within dungeons.

With gameplay mechanics similar to acclaimed RPG titles like Genshin Impact and One Punch Man World, everyone is now curious whether this game has identical gacha mechanics.

Is Solo Leveling Arise a gacha game?

Solo Leveling Arise official poster featuring Sung Jinwoo
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Gacha is a game mechanic where players can obtain characters, items, or other in-game content through a random draw or “gacha” system.

It’s derived from the Japanese term “gachapon,” which refers to vending machines that dispense toys or trinkets in capsules.

All working Solo Leveling game redeem codes and how to claim them
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All working Solo Leveling game redeem codes and how to claim them

In Solo Leveling Arise, players acquire rare hunters and weapons through the draw feature in the game’s interface.

When accessing the draw tab, players see two options: the selection draw, which offers standard rewards, and The Ultimate Hunter, a special draw reserved for time-limited hunters and weapons.

Solo Leveling Arise The Ultimate Hunter in-game draw screen
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Hunters and weapons are categorized into three tiers: R, SR, and SSR, with SSR being the rarest.

Players can use two types of tickets: the selection draw ticket for the selection draw and the special draw ticket for the Ultimate Hunter.

These tickets can be obtained by exchanging 250 Soul Essence, the game’s premium currency.

All Solo Leveling episodes and where to watch them
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All Solo Leveling episodes and where to watch them

While Soul Essence can be earned through progressing in the main story and completing missions, players also have the option to expedite the acquisition process by purchasing it with real money.

Learning about these mechanics, we can conclude that the answer to the question “Is Solo Leveling Arise a gacha game?” is yes.

Solo Leveling Arise releases May 8, 2024, for PC, Android, and IOS.

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