Nine years on top! Mobile Legends: Bang Bang celebrates 9th anniversary with "9th to Meet You" festival and new girl group skins!

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), the world's most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA), marks its 9th anniversary this October with its biggest annual appreciation event yet. Themed "9th to Meet You", the celebration is a thank you to the millions of players who have made MLBB a household name across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Nine years of dominance, powered by the players

Since its 2017 debut, MLBB has dominated Southeast Asia as the top-grossing mobile game, leading both revenue and download charts while retaining millions of active players. Its influence now spans globally, with the M Series World Championships growing into one of the world’s biggest esports events, breaking peak viewership records year after year from 2020 to 2023.

In Q2 2025, MLBB became the world’s most-watched esports title, surpassing PC giants like League of Legends with over 4.1 million peak viewers. Its continued rise has cemented it as both a leading game and a global entertainment platform, fueling collaborations and innovation. As it marks its 9th anniversary, MLBB celebrates its vibrant community with fresh skins, events, and rewards.

Light up the Anniversary Venue and earn Fanny's Epic girl group skin

MLBB is marking its 9th anniversary with the “9th to Meet You” festival, its biggest appreciation event yet. Kicking off on 9 October, players can enjoy girl group-themed skins for four heroes, time-limited events, and lasting rewards. The celebration centers on a special in-game “Anniversary Venue,” where completing missions and earning points lights up the festival space with new effects and prizes. Progressing through the event unlocks exclusive rewards, culminating in Fanny’s new Epic girl group skin.

Rewards at your fingertips: Lolita superfan skin and the new Stardust Vault

Starting 17 October, players can unlock Lolita’s new superfan skin through a limited-time puzzle event, with a painted variant also available. Completing tasks reveals puzzle pieces and grants exclusive rewards. The update also debuts the permanent Stardust Vault, where unclaimed progress converts into Stardust Crystals redeemable for skins, including Epic ones—ensuring no effort goes to waste. With these features, the “9th to Meet You” festival, launching 9 October, offers lasting rewards while celebrating nine years of community support as MLBB steps into its next decade.