Honor of Kings, one of the biggest games in the world, is set to continue its global expansion on June 20th. Developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by Level Infinite, both divisions of Tencent, Honor of Kings initially debuted in China in 2015 as a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). Since then, it has amassed over 200 million registered players and 100 million daily players, generating an impressive $15 billion in revenues. However, the game has yet to reach players in North America, Europe, Japan, and other regions.
To rectify this, TiMi Studio Group and Level Infinite are actively targeting players from these regions. They have released a teaser trailer for the game and opened up pre-registration, allowing players to receive rewards in the in-game experience. Pre-registration rewards include a free hero named Ying, along with associated skins and various in-game items such as diamonds, arcana fragments, and starstones. Additionally, players who pre-register and those in countries where Honor of Kings has already launched can enter a lucky draw event with a chance to win prizes such as limited-time tokens, starstones, and diamonds.
One of the keys to Honor of Kings’ popularity is its commitment to being free-to-play and fair to win. The game emphasizes skill and strategy over the ability to pay, ensuring that a player’s success is determined by their gameplay rather than their financial investment. Honor of Kings showcases objective-focused gameplay and communication tools that drive tactical decisions, promoting teamwork and coordination among players. The game also features impressive in-game cinematics and music created by renowned composers such as Hans Zimmer, Joe Hisaishi, and Howard Shore. Matches typically last between 15 to 20 minutes and offer various modes including 5v5 MOBA matches, 1v1, 3v3, Boot Camp, and AI simulation sessions. Matchmaking is designed to pair players with similar skill levels, rankings, and lane preferences to ensure balanced matches.
In exciting esports news, the Invitational S2 tournament for Honor of Kings will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, starting from June 29th. Teams from Southeast Asia, Brazil, Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America, and Europe will compete for a share of the $300,000 prize pool. The winner of the Open Series Split One will also have the opportunity to participate in the Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason, which will be held during the Esports World Cup in Riyadh later this summer. This tournament signifies the investment of $50 million in the esports ecosystem by TiMi Studio Group and Level Infinite.
TiMi Studio Group, founded in 2008, has a track record of developing successful titles such as Honor of Kings, Speed Drifters, and Arena of Valor. They are also known for their partnerships with major gaming brands, including creating titles like Call of Duty: Mobile, Pokémon Unite, and the upcoming Age of Empires Mobile.
With its global expansion plans, pre-registration rewards, and upcoming esports tournaments, Honor of Kings is poised to captivate players from around the world and solidify its position as one of the top games in the industry.