- Debuts with India-focused launch events, esports participation opportunities, developer address, and upcoming localised hero
- Features limited-time reward campaigns with exclusive heroes, skins, and gift card prizes- including an INR 4,500 Amazon gift card and INR 500 Flipkart vouchers
- Marks India's competitive debut at the KWC at EWC26
서양에서는 Arena of Valor로도 알려진 Honor of Kings는 세계에서 가장 많이 플레이되는 5대5 모바일 MOBA입니다.
Developed by Tencent TiMi Studio and published by Level Infinite, Honor of Kings, the world's most-played MOBA, has officially partnered with APKPure to launch in India! From today, players can download on both iOS and Android devices. Positioned around its core philosophy of "Free to Play, Fair to Win," Honor of Kings delivers a competitive experience where success is determined by skill and effort. From securing first blood to unleashing pentakills and legendary feats, players can team up for ranked battles and rise to the pinnacle of honor.
With classic 5v5 gameplay at its core, the India launch introduces localised elements, multiple in-game events, esports participation pathways, and a roadmap that includes a localised hero and campus competitions.
Dean Huang, Producer of Honor of Kings, said, "We are excited to officially launch Honor of Kings in India officially and welcome players to experience the ultimate 5v5 hero battle game on mobile. Built on our 'Free to Play, Fair to Win' philosophy, the game is designed to offer fair matchups, competitive depth, and an engaging experience for players of all skill levels. With dedicated in-game launch events, upcoming localised content including a new hero, and expanded esports opportunities, we look forward to building a vibrant community of players and creators in India. Moreover, after launch, we plan to invest in initiatives worth 100 million rupees to support the development of the creator and esports ecosystems. The program will include incentives, bonuses, and exclusive in-game content tasks, aimed at discovering, supporting, and rewarding outstanding HOK creators in 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 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. Serverwide 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.
Unveil 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.
About Honor of Kings
Developed by TiMi Studio Group, Honor of Kings has become the world's most-played MOBA. In 2025, the combined MAU of Honor of Kings titles surpassed 260 million. Featuring highly detailed and diverse character and battlefield design plus music created by world-renowned composers including Hans Zimmer, Joe Hisaishi, and Howard Shore, Honor of Kings immerses players in a unique and colorful universe. Honor of Kings prides itself on being free to play and fair to win, with success determined by players' skills and tactics. Honor of Kings is also home to a thriving esports ecosystem supporting competitive play from grassroots amateurs to elite professionals. To learn more about Honor of Kings, follow on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, TikTok or visit the official Welcome to Honor of Kings: The World's Most-Played Mobile MOBA of Honor of Kings.
About Level Infinite
Level Infinite is Tencent's global games brand, dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to a network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like PUBG MOBILE, Honor of Kings and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and a collaborative partner in games such as Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Warhammer 40K: Darktide and many more. To learn more about Level Infinite, visit www.levelinfinite.com.
서양에서는 Arena of Valor로도 알려진 Honor of Kings는 세계에서 가장 많이 플레이되는 5대5 모바일 MOBA입니다.