Mark your calendars for the Honor of Kings global release date, as TiMi Studio Group and Level Infinite bring the free-to-play Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game worldwide.

Originally published in China in 2015 and later released in Brazil, Honor of Kings boasts an impressive player base with over 200 million registered users.

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With the Honor of Kings global release date just around the corner, let’s delve into what you need to know about the popular MOBA.

What is Honor of Kings?

Honor of Kings heroes featuring Hou Yi, Angela and Lian Po
Credt: TiMi Studios, Level Infinite

At its core, Honor of Kings presents a universe where myth meets mastery.

Players can select from over 85 legendary heroes at global launch, each rooted in mythology and lore, offering a rich tapestry of stories and distinctive abilities.

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From strategic 5v5 battles to focused 1v1 duels, the game caters to various competitive formats including Ranked, Solo, Championship, Boot Camp, Simulation, and Solo Practice modes.

All Honor of Kings game modes
Credt: TiMi Studios, Level Infinite

Free to play and fair to win, the game ensures that success on the battlefield is determined by players’ tactics and prowess rather than their spending.

This philosophy extends to its matchmaking system, which pairs competitors based on skill level, ranking, and lane preferences to maintain balanced and challenging matches.

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Players are encouraged to find their niche among five distinct character types: Fighter, Assassin, Mage, Marksman, or Support.

With such diversity, the game opens up a dynamic range of playstyles and tactical approaches, ensuring that every match is fresh and engaging.

Honor of Kings global regions and languages

Honor of Kings hero selection screen in game
Credt: TiMi Studios, Level Infinite

Aside from the Honor of Kings global release date, TiMi Studio Group and Level Infinite also announced the countries and regions where the game will expand.

Players in North America, Europe, Japan, Singapore, and beyond will soon be able to dive into the action-packed team battles with those countries and regions where the title has already launched.

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The game supports various languages including Brazilian Portuguese, English, Turkish, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, German, French, Bengali, Khmer, Burmese, Lao, Malay and Indonesian.

When is the Honor of Kings global release date

Starting positions of heroes in Honor of Kings
Credt: TiMi Studios, Level Infinite

The Honor of Kings global release date is June 20, 2024.



For more information, visit the official Honor of Kings website.

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