Level Infinite, the publisher of the popular mobile MOBA Honor of Kings, has unveiled an ambitious esports roadmap for 2025. This announcement came during the thrilling Honor of Kings Championship final held in Jakarta, Indonesia. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming tournaments and events.
Major Global Events
The 2025 Honor of Kings season will revolve around three significant global events:
- Honor of Kings Invitational Season 3
The inaugural global event is set for spring 2025, with specifics regarding its size and exact location to be announced later. However, it has been hinted that the venue will be “not far” from Jakarta. - Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason
Scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this event promises a substantial prize pool, potentially linking it to the Esports World Cup as seen in 2024. Last year’s tournament featured an impressive prize pool of $3.05 million (~£2.35 million). - Honor of Kings Championship
The season will conclude with this championship event, although specific dates and locations are yet to be revealed.
New Regional Leagues
To enhance competitive play, two new leagues will be introduced:
- HOK Major East
- HOK Major West
These leagues aim to provide more frequent competitions, with additional details regarding regional divisions to follow.
Tournament Support and Global Ban System
In an effort to bolster the esports ecosystem, a new third-party tournament application page will be launched. This platform will allow potential organizers to acquire tournament licenses, receiving various levels of support depending on the scale and nature of their events.
Additionally, a significant rule change has been introduced: Honor of Kings will now implement a global ban system. Under this system, champions banned during the pick/ban phase of best-of series cannot be played at all during that series once banned.
Championship Highlights
James Yang, Senior Director of Global Esports Center at Level Infinite, revealed these exciting plans during the Honor of Kings Championship final.
The best-of-seven series witnessed Black Shrew Esport triumph over Dominator Esports with a dominant 4-0 performance, attracting a peak concurrent viewership of 387,000—a record for the game, although it’s important to note that this figure excludes Chinese viewership, Honor of Kings’ largest market.
Conclusion
With these strategic developments and a focus on expanding its competitive landscape, Honor of Kings is poised for a thrilling 2025 esports season. Fans and players alike can look forward to a year filled with excitement, increased competition, and significant prize pools.
Stay tuned for further updates as details about these events unfold!
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