Regional Champions Rise as the 2025 Honor of Kings Esports Season Marches Toward the International Championship!

Ten years, countless heroes, and an enduring legacy — Honor of Kings continues to reign as a global esports powerhouse. As the Decade of Promise brought players together and champions emerged from every region, the stage is now set for the ultimate showdown: the 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC), where legends will clash and only one team will claim the throne.

A Decade of Promise: Honoring 10 Years of Legends

2025 marks a milestone year for Honor of Kings as it celebrates its Decade of Promise, honoring a decade of passion, creativity, and global community.

The collaboration with Sanxingdui, China’s cultural heritage site, brought ancient art to life through four stunning hero skins crafted under the creative direction of renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou. Expanding its global reach, the game also introduced Garuda Khageswara, a new hero inspired by Indonesian mythology, and the international theme song “Atlas of Tomorrow” by brand ambassador JJ Lin.

Together, these initiatives reflect Honor of Kings’ commitment to uniting cultures and inspiring imagination, as the franchise surpassed 260 million global monthly active users in 2025.

Nation Clash: Regional Pride and New Legends Forged

The 2025 Honor of Kings Nation Clash lit up Southeast Asia with an electrifying display of skill and strategy as six national teams from Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia battled across four thrilling days.

In a decisive Grand Finals, Team Malaysia — represented by Homebois x Black Shrew Esport and Alpha Gaming — swept Team Philippines 4-0 to seize the US$40,000 prize pool and an exclusive national-themed Flowborn outfit. With GuiYu earning FMVP honors, Malaysia’s victory cemented their dominance in the inaugural Honor of Kings Nation Clash, marking a proud moment in SEA esports history.

The Honor of Queens Women’s Tournament Malaysia 2025 marked a milestone for women in esports, bringing together 24 teams from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong, China to showcase top-tier skill and determination.

In a thrilling best-of-five grand final, APG Angels (APGA) triumphed over NL Gaming (NLG) with a 2:1 victory, earning the championship crown and cementing their legacy as pioneers in Honor of Kings women’s esports.

The Global Stage Awaits: 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship 

With regional competitions wrapped up, all eyes now turn to KIC2025, the ultimate showdown for global supremacy in Honor of Kings.

Taking place from November 14–30 in Manila, Philippines, the tournament will span two major venues — Shooting Gallery (Group and Knockout Stages, Nov 14–23) and Ayala Malls Manila Bay (Knockout Stage and Grand Finals, Nov 28–30).

Featuring a US$1,000,000 prize pool, KIC2025 will unite champions from Southeast Asia, Brazil, Major East and West Leagues, along with qualifiers from Last Call and Phoenix Reborn.

Beyond the title and glory, the Finals MVP will be honored with an exclusive FMVP skin, while fans can look forward to the debut of a new Jing KIC Esports skin, celebrating mastery, passion, and the spirit of competition.

Looking Ahead: A New Era of Global Competition in 2026

As 2026 begins, Honor of Kings unveils its most ambitious esports roadmap yet — one that expands global reach and shapes the future of mobile competition.

The year kicks off with the Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4 (KIS4), followed by the Regional Pro Leagues Spring Season and the Honor of Kings Nation Clash, setting the stage for a year of top-tier international play. Midyear, all eyes turn to the Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC at EWC26), where the world’s best teams battle for global glory.

The season concludes with the Regional Pro Leagues Fall Season and the grand finale — the 2026 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2026). As the pinnacle of Honor of Kings esports, KIC2026 will unite elite teams in a showcase of world-class competition, reinforcing the game’s mission to build a unified global esports ecosystem that celebrates excellence, culture, and community.