The Player Who Can’t Level Upis getting a video game adaptation slated for release in 2026. Considered one of the most popular manhwas in recent years,The Player Who Can’t Level Uphas amassed over 200 million views, and it’s now making its way into the gaming world.
Many have describedThe Player Who Can’t Level Upas a concept opposite toSolo Leveling, anotherpopular manhwa. The story follows a young boy who becomes a “Player” and decides to hunt monsters to make a living. However, as the title suggests, he soon discovers he can’t level up and must find other ways to grow stronger. The video game adaptation appears to follow the same premise, albeit with new twists.
Coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, the video game adaptation ofThe Player Who Can’t Level Upis being developed by Tripearl Games. It explores a different aspect of the protagonist Kim Kigyu’s journey within the same universe as the webtoon. To reflect the hero’s struggles, the game adopts aroguelite gameplay style, offering no stats for players to build upon. Speaking about the game’s progression system, Tripearl Games CEO said, “InThe Player Who Can’t Level Up, improvement comes from strategy, not stats.”
The Player Who Can’t Level Up Will Be Adapted into a Roguelite Game
Instead of various stats, players will need to rely on Ego Shards and Blessings. The former modifies perk-style abilities, while the latter provides random enhancements. Like mostmodern roguelite games,The Player Who Can’t Level Upencourages players to experiment with different synergies in each playthrough to min-max their builds. In other words, the game wants players to adapt to what pops up in each run, which requires mastering all available abilities.
The Player Who Can’t Level Up Emphasizes Fast-Paced Swordplay
Thanks to Unreal Engine 5,The Player Who Can’t Level Upwill feature full 3D visuals, free camera control, and fluid animations. More importantly, the game will have no loading screens, helping maintain thenonstop swordplay gameplay.
Since the developer has teamed up with the creators of the manhwa, players should expect to see familiar faces like Lu and El in the video game adaptation as well. Fans can watch the official announcement trailer for more details and a glimpse of the game’sunique manhwa-inspired world. They can also addThe Player Who Can’t Level Upto their Steam wishlist to be notified when it launches in 2026.
