Honor of Kings

Honor of Kings (HOK) is a 5v5 mobile MOBA by TiMi Studio Group (Tencent). Malaysia is a genuine HOK powerhouse — Malaysian teams swept the KIC 2025 world podium.

What is Honor of Kings?

Honor of Kings (HOK) is a 5v5 mobile MOBA developed by TiMi Studio Group (Tencent) and published internationally by Level Infinite. It is the global version of China's Wangzhe Rongyao (2015) and reached its worldwide launch on 20 June 2024, going on to win Google Play's Best Game of 2024 in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia is an HOK powerhouse

Malaysia is one of the strongest HOK nations in the world. At the Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) 2025 in Manila, Malaysian teams swept the entire podium — and Homebois x Black Shrew Esport beat Nova Esports 4–0 to win the world title. Domestically, the scene is anchored by the Malaysia Honor of Kings League (MKL), run by Level Infinite.

Honor of Kings at the Esports World Cup

HOK is an Esports World Cup 2026 title — the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 (featuring "Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor") in Paris, 30 July – 8 August 2026, with a US$3 million prize pool. The MKL is one of the qualifying paths for Malaysian teams.

Frequently asked questions

How is Honor of Kings different from Mobile Legends?

Both are 5v5 mobile MOBAs with similar objectives. They differ in hero rosters, mechanics, and publisher ecosystems — HOK is published by Tencent's Level Infinite/TiMi, while MLBB is published by Moonton, the entrenched Southeast Asian market leader.

Is Malaysia good at Honor of Kings?

Yes. Malaysian teams took all three podium places at KIC 2025, with Homebois x Black Shrew Esport winning the world title.

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