Netmarble will launch its new MMORPG “Sol: Enchant” on April 24, drawing attention for openly acknowledging features often downplayed in the genre, including gacha, a marketplace, collections and auto-hunting, as well as the possibility of cash-like user trading. The game introduces a three-tier “divine authority” system that grants players operational powers up to selecting updates and business models. It also builds an economy where paid items can be traded, while developers outline controls against abuse.

Major South Korean game companies are mobilising AI detection, criminal complaints and user clean campaigns to eradicate illegal programs known as hacks, but results remain limited. As countermeasures become more advanced, illegal tools also grow more sophisticated, and gaps in current laws are cited as a structural constraint. Companies report millions of account sanctions, while users have even formed vigilante-style responses in some games. Lawmakers have proposed tougher penalties and user punishment rules, but debate continues.