On the 12th, Netmarble joined forces with Alt9, the developer behind Sol: Enchant, to host a showcase. Producer Kim Hyo-soo of Alt9 and Netmarble Business Division Head Kim Jang-hwan took the stage to pull back the curtain on the game. They talked a big game about handing over some of the publisher's keys to the kingdom, with a heavy emphasis on the game's core pillars: 'Divine Rights,' a 'free-market economy,' and 'offline play.'

'Divine Rights': Where players dabble in development and operations

Sol: Enchant features three tiers of gods, each packing some serious heat. The 'God' of each server can summon monsters or rain down meteor strikes across wide areas. They can even designate safe zones, buff the entire player base, or silence specific users—powers that usually stay firmly in the hands of the developers.

Above them sits the 'High God,' managing the world server. These players can unlock restricted content or tweak reward values—tasks typically reserved for balance designers. At the very top, there is only one 'Absolute God' for the entire game, holding the power to choose updates, reset servers, or even dictate monetization. Becoming a god isn't just about the ego trip; you get a cut of the server's tax revenue and can even conjure rare items. Producer Kim Hyo-soo even claimed that if the Absolute God vetoes an update, they simply won't push it. Expect some cutthroat competition for these thrones.

An 'Exchange' where even paid items are up for grabs

Business Head Kim Jang-hwan promised a radical shake-up of the usual monetization model. In Sol: Enchant, you can trade paid items. He pointed to 'God Armor,' 'Spirit Bodies,' and accessories—the former two being standard gacha fare, while the latter is your typical paid accessory.

To trade these, you'll need to go through an extraction process. This turns the item into a summon ticket, which you can then flog on the exchange. The devs argued that a robust economy is vital for an MMORPG, and restricting trade only hampers player freedom, so they’ve kept the red tape to a minimum.

Taking it a step further, they’ve made it so everyone can acquire these paid items through gameplay using a currency called 'Nine.' Worried that Nine will be impossible to farm? Fear not—you can earn it through quests, hunting, and salvaging. You can spend it on progression, buy shop items, or even trade the currency itself.

There's also a 'Research' system that burns through Nine to unlock the ability to forge high-tier gear. If you dump your Nine into growth, you’ll get stronger; if you sell it all on the exchange, you’ll be rolling in wealth. It’s all about how you value your time and character.

The first step toward an MMORPG that lives alongside your daily life: 'Offline Play'

Sol: Enchant aims to coexist with your real life through its Offline Play and Squad modes. Your character continues to grind while you're away, with no arbitrary time limits or pay-to-extend nonsense. It’s free for everyone, 24/7.

The Squad mode lets you manage up to three characters on a single account, effectively killing the tedious grind of 'alt-farming.' Producer Kim Hyo-soo promised that the game wouldn't stress players out by demanding constant login time.

Netmarble is also prepping high-capacity servers, promising to accommodate three times the player count of their previous titles. They are clearly intent on ensuring that whether you are online or offline, the server won't buckle under the weight of everyone hunting at once.

With this level of convenience, any veteran MMORPG player will immediately worry about gold farmers. Netmarble says they've got advanced AI detection and a dedicated team ready to swing the ban hammer.

Launch is set for April 24th! Servers open at a time decided by you

Wrapping up the showcase, they teased the roadmap, including inter-server play, portrait mode, class rebalancing, and new regions. Naturally, they reiterated that even these plans would be discussed with the player 'Gods,' further highlighting their 'Divine Rights.'

Finally, the launch time on April 24th will be decided by a player vote starting March 19th. The most popular time wins. More gameplay footage has been uploaded to their official YouTube channel, so go check it out. See you on the 19th—don't forget to cast your vote.