A mobile game adaptation of 'Star-Embracing Swordmaster' is on the way!
The manhwa has surpassed 250 million views!
The fantasy-action manhwa "The Stellar Swordmaster" has received a new adaptation, this time as a mobile game, although no release date has been announced yet. The project was revealed by Studio RICO, a subsidiary of Naver Webtoon specializing in animation and games.
The upcoming game will be published by Studio RICO in collaboration with the Korean game developer CodeDragon. Studio RICO stated that the game will faithfully preserve the original world and core story, while introducing exclusive gameplay elements designed specifically for mobile devices and a global release.
Game Details
As mentioned earlier, the game will retain the original story and world while adding mobile-exclusive gameplay features. CodeDragon plans to center combat around the series’ signature “aura system” combining fast-paced action with stylized pixel visuals.
This move reflects Naver Webtoon’s broader effort to expand its popular webtoon IP into games and animation, offering fans new ways to experience these universes beyond the comics.
Originally launched as a web novel by Q10, the story follows , a boy from the slums who rises to become a legendary swordmaster after a fateful encounter with a knight. The webtoon is currently available in 10 languages and has surpassed 250 million global views.
Source: Anime News Network