Honor of Kings International Championship 2025
KIC 2025 was Honor of Kings' world championship in Manila, where Malaysian teams swept the podium and Homebois x Black Shrew Esport beat Nova Esports 4-0 for the title.
What was KIC 2025?
The Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) 2025 was the global world championship for Honor of Kings, held in Manila, Philippines from 14–30 November 2025 with a US$1 million prize pool.
An all-Malaysian podium
Malaysian teams took all three podium places. In the best-of-seven grand final, Homebois x Black Shrew Esport (HBSE) beat Nova Esports 4–0 to claim the world title — their second straight KIC championship. Star player GuiYu was named Finals MVP.
The final pushed KIC 2025 to a concurrent viewership peak of around 694,000, the highest for any Honor of Kings event held outside China that year.
Why it matters for Malaysia
KIC 2025 is the clearest signal that Malaysia is a genuine Honor of Kings powerhouse, not just an MLBB nation — a Malaysian organisation is the reigning HOK world champion.
Frequently asked questions
Who won KIC 2025?
Homebois x Black Shrew Esport, a Malaysian organisation, beating Nova Esports 4–0 in the grand final.
Did Malaysia sweep the KIC 2025 podium?
Yes — Malaysian teams finished first, second and third.
See also
- Honor of Kings
- Homebois x Black Shrew Esport
- MY Honor of Kings League (MKL)
- Honor of Kings World Cup 2026
