LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 11, 2026 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released the Version 1.5 update for its monster-taming action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE, introducing the new 5-star character M.A.D., a new main story episode, and various content updates and system improvements.
Joining the roster as a 5-star Fire-element Assassin, M.A.D. is known as Nirvan’s foremost mechanical engineer and the Architect of Brilliant Blasts. Although her given name is Miadrin, she has operated under the name M.A.D. since departing the Ortus Corps for reasons yet unknown.
To celebrate the update, the special event story A Flame Chasing Freedom will run for three weeks from November 11 through December 2, giving players an opportunity to uncoverM.A.D.’s untold past. Players can play event stages and minigames to collect event currency that can be exchanged for special rewards, including an exclusive LIVE background. The update also introduces a new main story episode, Light from a Fallen Star.
Players can participate in a recruitment event for M.A.D. and her new Artifact during the same period. Additional in-game events, including Special Missions with M.A.D. and M.A.D.'s 7-Day Gifts, will offer a variety of rewards, such as Summon Tickets, key character growth materials, and a Mutant Monsterling Selection Chest.
Version 1.5 also introduces new gameplay features and quality-of-life enhancements. A new seasonal Honor Ranking system has been implemented that calculates seasonal standings based on points earned across game modes including Conquest, Legendary Conquest, and Dimensional Rift, and will reward players with profile frames awarded based on seasonal performance.
Additionally, the Race game mode has been revamped to feature playable characters instead of monsters, and the Friend System now includes a key collection feature based on recent login times as well as a new Friend Ranking tab. Further game-wide improvements include adjustments to final damage calculation, removing limits on Link Chains based on Nyanners's level cap, and new tabs for Characters, Artifacts, and Cosmetics in the Archive.
MONGIL: STAR DIVE is the long-awaited reimagining of the beloved 2013 mobile collectible RPG Monster Taming. Built with Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers cinematic storytelling and dynamic real-time combat centered on a three-character tag system. The Monsterling Collection system supports the capture, collection, and synthesis of monsters, adding strategic depth to gameplay.
For more information about MONGIL: STAR DIVE, please visit the official website and forums.
About Netmarble Corporation
Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
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