Grassroots esports communities globally are poised to thrive as Tencent sets the stage for the launch of the highly-anticipated Honor of Kings. Following the successful conclusion of the inaugural Honor of Kings Invitational in Turkey, the spotlight now shifts to local competitions with the unveiling of the Honor of Kings Open Series. With the registration phase scheduled for April 15th, the Honor of Kings Open Series invites players, including those from the Philippines, to vie for glory. Powered by Level Infinite, this tournament serves as the gateway to the exciting second season of the Honor of Kings Invitational, slated to unfold in the coming months.
Elevating the stakes even higher, the top performers from the Honor of Kings Invitational Season 2 will earn a slot in the prestigious $3 million MidSeason Invitational (an estimated Php168 million prize pool, one of the largest in global esports history). This grand event, integral to the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, affirms the game’s unwavering commitment to fostering a thriving esports ecosystem on a global scale.
Honor of Kings has pledged a monumental $15 million investment into the global esports arena for the year 2024 alone. Cementing this vision, Level Infinite has forged a transformative three-year partnership with the esteemed Esports World Cup Foundation, encompassing both Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. This visionary collaboration sets the stage for over 1,000 esports tournaments across the globe, ensuring that enthusiasts worldwide are primed for an exhilarating competitive experience.
James Yang, Senior Director of Level Infinite Global Esports at Tencent Games, expressed unwavering confidence in Honor of Kings’ ascent to the global mobile esports scene, stating: “Honor of Kings is the most played mobile MOBA title in the world, and with our global launch later this year, its popularity is set to soar beyond anything we’ve ever seen.” In the Philippines, the game’s popularity continues to rise, often perceived as the much-awaited rival of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
