Solo Leveling Season 3: Karma Release Date Confirmed

The year-long silence surrounding the Solo Leveling franchise is officially over. Following the conclusion of Season 2 in early 2025, fans have been eagerly waiting for the next move from the Shadow Monarch. Thanks to a recent earnings call and confirmed production reports, we finally have the answer: 2026 is going to be a massive year. From a major new gaming title to live-action adaptations, here is everything you need to know about the franchise's resurgence. The biggest news comes straight from Netmarble’s Q4 and Fiscal Year 2025 earnings report.

The developer officially confirmed that a new title, Solo Leveling: Karma, is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026. While Netmarble noted in their financial report that no platforms are "officially listed" yet, past reports indicate the game is targeting PC and mobile platforms. Karma isn't just a rehash of the anime; it is expanding the lore significantly. The game features an original story titled the "27-Year War of Monarchs," written by the series' original creator, Chugong. This narrative will explore a time-travel arc where Sung Jinwoo attempts to alter devastating historical events to save lives lost during the original war. 

Bridging the gap between the game and the show, A-1 Pictures, the studio behind the anime, has produced the game's opening animation to ensure visual continuity. In addition to Karma, console players have something to look forward to. Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive is scheduled to hit PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S sometime in 2026, bringing the action to the big screen in the living room, as reported by CBR. 

While the gaming side is locked in, the anime’s status remains the topic of intense speculation. Despite the franchise retaining its worldwide popularity, an official Season 3 announcement has not yet been made. However, a leaked report suggests that a Solo Leveling anime movie is in the works for late 2026. Industry analysts believe A-1 Pictures may be aiming for a cinematic release similar to Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, potentially adapting the "Double Dungeon" revisit or the start of the Monarchs' War arc.

Netflix Solo Leveling Live-Action Series

The IP is also making aggressive moves beyond animation. A Netflix live-action series is currently in production, starring Byeon Woo-seok as Sung Jinwoo. While a release date is unconfirmed, reports suggest that Han So-hee is assumed to play the role of Cha Hae-in. 

While 2026 looks bright for screens, the literary side of the franchise has hit a snag. Fans looking to read ahead have run out of new material. The official webnovel sequel, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, ended in July 2025. Furthermore, the webcomic adaptation came to an abrupt halt in January 2026. This pause is due to the series' artist, JIN, being required to serve mandatory military service in South Korea.

Adding to the confusion, a viral teaser promising Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Season 3 recently circulated on X (formerly Twitter). Fans quickly debunked this as a hoax produced with AI-generated artwork, rather than official work from Redice Studios. For now, Solo Leveling: Karma will be the best way for fans to experience new story content while the written series is on hiatus.