JUNE 4, 2026 - Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has released a major update for its anime open world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. The update introduces a new hero, a new region, and several in-game events. 

The new hero, Merlin, is a member of the Seven Deadly Sins who bears the mark of the Boar Sin of Gluttony. Known for possessing vast knowledge while endlessly pursuing truth, Merlin joins the roster as a versatile battlemage who can use Grimoire, Wand, and Staff as weapons. Depending on the selected weapon, players can experience different combat styles. For example, when equipped with Grimoire, Merlin acts as a main damage dealer utilizing the Frost Mark effect, while with Staff she can summon clones to activate Buster skills more reliably. 

To celebrate Merlin’s arrival, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is holding events where players can obtain various rewards, including her exclusive Grimoire “Sacred Treasure: Morning Star Aldan.” 

The update expands the main story with Act 14, “The Snare of Time.”  Players follow clues from My Sweet Gluttony to explore desert ruins and uncover the secrets of Taranis waiting at the end of the journey in this new chapter. The new region, “Sealed Sanctuary,” has also been added. Hidden behind fierce sandstorms, this mysterious ruin introduces seven new gathering materials to further enrich open-world exploration. 

Additional content includes the new raid dungeon “Taranis’s Sanctuary,” the expansion of Timespace Junction to Sectors 5 and 6, two new hidden pets, and new crafting recipes. To ease growth difficulty, players can now obtain elite boss rewards even without using Cube Keys.

A check-in event is now available as well that allows players to earn rewards simply by logging in, including Special Mastery EXP, Hero Pick Up Draw Tickets, and Brilliant Engraving Seal. The check-in event offers 100 Star Fragments every day for 14 days and a total of up to 1,400 Star Fragments during the event period. Players can also participate in a Merlin Trial event and “Conqueror's Path,” where tokens earned through missions can be exchanged for desired rewards. 

Based on the hit Japanese manga and anime IP The Seven Deadly Sins, which has sold over 55 million copies globally, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin lets players explore Britannia in a vast open world. It features tag-based combat, combination skills, and customizable teams using diverse characters and weapons. Multiplayer elements include forming parties for exploration or teaming up to defeat bosses.

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Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, RAVEN2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.