At G-Star 2024, Netmarble has announced Mongil: Star Dive, an action RPG that acts as a successor to Monster Taming, a mobile RPG Netmarble released in 2013.
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The new RPG is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and is currently planned for release on PC, mobile, and unspecified consoles. A release date has not been announced.
A pair of trailers, description, and screenshot set can be found below, via Netmarble. The official website is here.
Mongil: Star Dive Trailer #1
Mongil: Star Dive Trailer #2
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.
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
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 & 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 within the party can engage in cooperative combat, and they can activate special skills, such as ‘Bind’, depending on the boss they’re challenging.
Title: Mongil: Star Dive
Genre: Action RPG
Platform: PC / Console / Mobile
Developer: Netmarble Monster
Publisher: Netmarble
Game Engine: Unreal Engine 5
*The title is currently under development, thus, specific words and terms are subject to change anytime.
