Level Infinite and TiMi Studios announced that the global launch for the mobile multiplayer online battle arena (hereinafter MOBA) Honor of Kings is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Pre-registration has begun as of Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Global Launch of Honor of Kings Set for June 20
The original mobile MOBA Honor of Kings, with over 100 million daily active users, is finally going global!
The previously announced global launch has been set for Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Pre-registration opened on Thursday, May 16, 2024, on the App Store and Google Play. Depending on the number of registrants, players can receive the following rewards:
- 1 million reached: 500 Diamonds
- 2 million reached: 2,000 Arcana Fragments
- 3 million reached: 5,000 Starstones
- 5 million reached: 20 All Heroes Free Trial Cards
There are 105 heroes in Honor of Kings, and 85 heroes will be available at the time of release.
Based on the philosophy that victory in a MOBA comes from player skill and expertise, the game balance is designed so that paid elements do not influence match outcomes.
Furthermore, competitive integrity is maintained by implementing regular adjustments based on player feedback and match data.
Many people may feel that MOBAs have a high barrier to entry and worry that beginners might cause trouble for their teammates.
Honor of Kings features extensive in-game tutorials and explanations of hero characteristics.
Additionally, players can practice thoroughly on their own by using the Training Camp and Solo Practice modes before heading into battle.
Having earned the support of users, Honor of Kings has also featured collaborations with IPs such as SNK's Samurai Shodown and Fatal Fury, Saint Seiya, and Hello Kitty.
Furthermore, Hans Zimmer, who worked on music for The Rock and Pirates of the Caribbean, and Joe Hisaishi, who composed Summer and many Ghibli-related pieces, have also provided music for the game.
A new hero reflecting Latin American culture is scheduled to appear at the release of Honor of Kings.
Following that, regular version updates, events in various countries, and collaborations are planned for implementation.
Developer Interview
A developer interview was held at a media briefing, where upcoming events and plans for Japanese voiceovers were mentioned.
— Do you have any game events planned at this point?
Yes. We plan to hold events collaborating with Japanese IPs starting on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
We also have many events and rewards prepared for those who pre-register.
Details of the collaborations are scheduled to be released soon, so please look forward to them.
— Please tell us the strengths of Honor of Kings that other MOBA titles do not have.
We pride ourselves on the fact that Honor of Kings offers a high-quality gameplay feel and strategic depth on smartphones, and is at the forefront of mobile MOBA titles.
Also, regarding the visual aspects, we are constantly updating hero designs, skins, the UI, and more, and we believe it is on par with modern games.
After the global launch, we want to further strengthen the game by taking into account the cultures and backgrounds of the entire world, not just China.
— Is there any support for the community, such as holding events?
We are also working on holding community events and cooperating with internet cafes within Japan, and we would like to announce those as soon as they are confirmed.
In addition, we are currently setting up a program to support community tournaments hosted by users in terms of prize money and other aspects, so please wait for further news.
— Will there be developments in the esports scene as well?
We strongly welcome Japanese esports teams joining Honor of Kings.
Also, we would like to participate in the 20th Asian Games scheduled to be held in Nagoya in 2026, and we are actively working toward that.
We would appreciate your support.
Esports to be an Official Competition at the 20th Asian Games (2026) in Aichi, Japan
— Are there plans to support Japanese voiceovers in the future?
Of course, we recognize the global reputation of Japanese voice acting, but Honor of Kings is operated as a globally unified version, so we must prioritize certain features.
We would like to consider the schedule while taking into account user evaluations after the global launch.
Please look forward to it with high expectations.
| Title Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Honor of Kings |
| Developer | TiMi Studio Group |
| Publisher | Level Infinite |
| Release Date | Thursday, June 20, 2024 |
| Genre | MOBA |
| Platform | Android, iOS |
| Players | 1v1, 3v3, 5v5 |
| Game Modes | Ranked Match, Solo, Championship, Training Camp, Boot Camp, Solo Training |
| Supported Languages | Portuguese, English, Turkish, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, German, French, Bengali, Khmer, Burmese, Lao, Malay, Indonesian |
