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Publisher Netmarble and developer Netmarble Monster have released the first official trailer for MONGIL: STAR DIVE, its upcoming action RPG sequel to the “rekindled first love RPG” Monster Taming. It is planned for a global release across PC, Console, iOS, and Android in the second half of 2025.
Built in Unreal Engine 5, MONGIL: STAR DIVE follows protagonists Verna and Cloud. Players can utilize special companion Yaongi’s abilities to collect and train monsters, build three-member teams, and engage in strategic, tag-based combat.
A story demo of MONGIL: STAR DIVE will be playable at G-Star 2024 from November 14 to 17 at Busan Exhibition and Convention Center in Busan, South Korea. Users who stop by the Netmarble booth and play the game will have the chance to win various prizes.
Get the details below.
■ About the Game
MONGIL: STAR DIVE is an action RPG that inherits Monster Taming, a game released in 2013 that marked the beginning of Netmarble’s journey in the mobile RPGs. Monster Taming was beloved by approximately 15 million users over a decade of service, and MONGIL: STAR DIVE aims to carry forward Monster Taming‘s diverse characters, unique universe, and core gameplay elements. The game is now under development to be playable across multiple platforms, including PC and consoles.
- Title: MONGIL: STAR DIVE
- Genre: Action RPG
- Platform: PC / Console / Mobile
- Developer: Netmarble Monster
- Publisher: Netmarble
- Game Engine: Unreal Engine 5
Monster Taming, an RPG That Received Nationwide Love, Returns with High-Quality Graphics
MONGIL: STAR DIVE follows the lively journey of protagonists Verna and Cloud. Players can enjoy the unique narrative as they undertake various guild missions alongside Cloud and Verna, who each have a special destiny. Throughout these missions, players can explore the game’s distinctive universe and encounter charming Adventurers, adding to the thrill of the adventure.
—Verna and Cloud are the protagonists of MONGIL: STAR DIVE.
—MONGIL: STAR DIVE’s mascot, Nyanners, will accompany players during their journey.
Players can also experience cutscenes and battles rendered in stunning 3D graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, which enhances a sense of immersion while playing.
At G-Star 2024, MONGIL: STAR DIVE will showcase a high-quality “Story Mode” that allows players to dive into its rich universe. Participants in the demo can receive various game merchandise and a variety of prizes just through special G-Star events.
Taming Monsters
Players can tame Monsters using the abilities of Nyanners, the game’s mascot character shrouded in mystery. Tamed Monsters will receive special powers, which can be used strategically in battles or crafted into ‘Monster-ring’ that players can equip on and customize their characters.
—MONGIL: STAR DIVE’s protagonist Cloud and the new mascot Nyanners.
—“Monster-ring” that can receive special powers.
In addition, players can collect various Monsters through the use and synthesis of tamed Monsters and gather Monster-rings with different looks, adding to the excitement of discovering unique Monsters. More contents are now in development to allow players to utilize their tamed Monsters in various ways.
■ G-Star 2024 Demo Build Introduction
Story Mode Embodying the Journey of Verna and Cloud
At G-Star 2024, the “Story Mode” that offers a glimpse into the original universe of MONGIL: STAR DIVE will be unveiled. The story begins with Cloud and Verna—the main protagonists of the previous title Monster Taming—embarking on a new adventure with the game’s mascot Nyanners. Players can enjoy high-quality cutscenes and experience the game’s narrative, which will feel as if players are watching an animated film.
—MONGIL: STAR DIVE’s original universe depicts the journey of Verna, Cloud and Nyanners.
—The game’s Story Mode unfolds the comical and fun-filled adventures of MONGIL: STAR DIVE.
In the G-STAR demo build, players will encounter a variety of unique characters, including the protagonists Verna, Cloud and Mina. These characters will undertake various missions assigned by the guild and work together with different ‘characters’ with their own backstory to investigate the ecosystem of Monsters that has altered for unknown reasons.
—Discover more about the enigmatic girl and the mysterious crack that have appeared in Cloud’s dream in-game.
Verna is a character with high pride and a strong drive who takes a leading role in resolving the incidents she encounters throughout the story. Cloud, on the other hand, is a goofy character with an unmatched curiosity about Monsters and a pure-hearted personality, and he always manages to lighten the mood around him.
In addition to Verna, Cloud and Mina, players will also get to see fresh takes on popular characters from Monster Taming, such as Francis and Rin.
—A cutscene from MONGIL: STAR DIVE, featuring a variety of unique characters.
Thrilling Tag Play with Three-Character Party and Dynamic, Fancy Action Sequence
In MONGIL: STAR DIVE, players can enjoy combat content using a party of three characters. Players will combine the unique attributes and skills of each character to engage in strategic battles tailored to their party composition.
Battles in MONGIL: STAR DIVE focuses on “simple action,” allowing players to enjoy exhilarating and dynamic battles with easy controls. Players can form their party based on character traits and experience spectacular action sequences through tag play.
—A battle scene from MONGIL: STAR DIVE: Each character can use its own unique, spectacular ultimate skill.
—Characters encountering the giant boss Custos.
—Characters within the party can engage in cooperative combat, and they can activate special skills, such as ‘Bind’, depending on the boss they’re challenging.
