Developed by Tencent TiMi Studio and published by Level Infinite, Honor of Kings, the world's most-played MOBA, is finally coming to India!
Central to Honor of Kings is Hero's Gorge, a 5v5 battleground built around fair matchups, strategic coordination, and competitive intensity. Designed to bring classic MOBA excitement to mobile, the game features multiple battle modes and a vast and diverse roster of heroes, offering a variety of roles and ways to play.
Supported by localized hero voiceovers and smooth server performance, Honor of Kings supports quick matchmaking and ranked battles, allowing players to team up with friends and compete on mobile.
India Launch Celebrations with Special HOK India In-Game Events
To mark its India debut, Honor of Kings is introducing a series of limited-time in-game events designed to reward early players with exclusive heroes, skins, voice packs, and prizes.
The Pre-Registration Event, 'The World's Most Played MOBA Coming Soon to India,' ran from March 1 to March 10, enabling players who pre-registered to log in on March 11 and claim launch rewards. Server wide milestone rewards were unlocked as participation targets were achieved, including the hero Daji and the Vulpine Gratitude skin for Daji.
- Starting today to April 11, 'Sign In for a Free Epic Skin' event will allow players to unlock milestone rewards, including heroes such as Mai Shiranui, Ziya, Ukyo Tachibana, Haya, Charlotte, and Augran, along with the Epic Skin Feline Whisperer for Mai Shiranui as the Day 21 final reward.
- Alongside, running till March 24, 'Game Paltega: Desi Legends United' is an influencer-led event, where players will complete tasks to earn 'Desi Legends Redemption Coins' to exchange for the creator rewards such as the Honor of India avatar frame, exclusive stickers featuring Scout, Mortal, and Kaash Plays, and dedicated voice packs from the creators.
- From March 13 to March 21, 'Draw Daily to Get Gift Cards' will allow players to log in each day and claim Draw Vouchers for a chance to win prizes, with rewards claimable until March 24.
Key prizes include:
- Grand Prize: All purchasable skins and INR 4,500 Amazon gift card
- Top Prize: Random unowned Flawless skin
- 2nd Prize: INR 500 Flipkart gift card
- 3rd Prize: Random unowned Legend skin
- Limited-time tokens
All events are accessible via the in-game Event Center.
Honor of Kings India Inspired Hero in June
In a move to welcome Indian players to the game, Honor of Kings will introduce a new hero in June that draws inspiration from Indian culture. The upcoming character has been crafted through an integration of local cultural elements and distinctive characteristics, seamlessly woven into the game's established design framework. Stay tuned!
Expanding the Esports Ecosystem in India
As part of its competitive roadmap in India, Honor of Kings is strengthening its presence through structured global participation opportunities and on-ground engagement initiatives. The game invites players to take part in top global esports events, whether supporting their favorite teams or competing on the international stage.
This year, Indian teams will compete at the KWC at EWC26, the official global tournament pathway for Honor of Kings this year. With two dedicated slots allocated to India, the country's top players will have the opportunity to compete at the highest level of international Honor of Kings competition.
In parallel, Honor of Kings will host the KINGS' Arise: India City Tour, which invites players from across the nation to compete, culminating in high-intensity offline live finals at Bengaluru on 22 March, Mumbai on 29 March, and Delhi on 5 April 2026. Each city final will begin at 12:30 PM IST (TBC) and feature a prize pool of INR 100,000.
Together, these initiatives strengthen India's competitive foundation while creating a clear pathway into the global Honor of Kings esports ecosystem. The Honor of Kings Campus Series (KCS) will further expand structured collegiate competition nationwide.
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