The highly anticipated mobile MOBA game Honor of Kings is set to launch globally on Android and iOS platforms, but the initial release will be limited to specific countries and regions, announced Level Infinite through the game's official Facebook page. Unfortunately, Southeast Asia (SEA), including the Philippines, will not be among the first to receive it. Check out below all you need to know about the Honor of King's worldwide launch, including its release date, how to pre-register, and how to check if the mobile game is available in your region.
Update (SEA is now included): Honor of Kings launches globally on Android and iOS
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Game Overview
The free-to-play mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game "Honor of Kings," HoK for short and also known as King of Glory, was created by TiMi Studio Group and published by Tencent Games in mainland China. It was initially released in 2015. It has an international adaptation called Arena of Valor (more popularly known as AoV), which was being published by Garena for Southeast Asia (SEA) region. Now, global publisher Level Infinite is bringing Honor of Kings to select regions worldwide.
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Honor of Kings, the most-played 5v5 mobile MOBA in the world, provides the pinnacle of mobile competition. Immerse yourself on the battlefield alongside your teammates, select from unique heroes endowed with extraordinary skills, and revel in the hysteria of intense team battles. Five players advance along three pathways during each battle in an attempt to destroy the enemy's crystal and bring down nine towers in order to secure victory.
Whoever is skilled in the roles of Mage, Marksman, Tank, Warrior, Assassin, or Support has the potential to become the main player. Wherever you play, the fast-paced teamfights guarantee an enormous amount of excitement. Competence and teamwork are the only factors that matter. Fight alongside allies, put your strategies to the test, upgrade your heroes, and outsmart your enemies.
Since it is a free-to-play mobile MOBA game, Honor of Kings comes with purchases limited to cosmetics, convenience, and battle passes. Most heroes and other in-game content can be earned through gameplay, and no items that are purchase-only provide a gameplay advantage.
When is the release date of Honor of Kings globally?
According to the Honor of Kings iOS App Store page, the game will be available globally in most regions on June 20, 2024.
Meanwhile, the regions of Turkey and Saudi Arabia will receive Honor of Kings significantly earlier than the rest, as it is scheduled to be released in those countries on February 21, 2024.
According to Level Infinite, the game will also be available in North America, South America, Europe, Oceania, and beyond.
As a recap, Honor of Kings was launched in Brazil in March 2023.
Which regions and countries can access Honor of Kings Global?
Honor of Kings Global will soon be released in Turkey and select countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Players from these regions can download the game through the Apple App Store (for iOS devices) or Google Play Store (for Android). The game is currently available in Brazil.
Sadly, gamers who are eager to play Honor of Kings in Southeast Asia (SEA), which includes the Philippines, may have to wait a while, as the region is not included in the game's 2024 worldwide launch announcement.
Honor of Kings Pre-Registration Event and Rewards
Select regions and countries in the world can now pre-register for the game through Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
To pre-register for Honor of Kings, follow these steps:
- Open Google Play or iOS App Store and search for Honor of Kings.
- If your region is included in the official release, the app will appear.
- Tap on the app to check its release date and Pre-registration details.
- To pre-register for Android devices, simply tap on "Pre-register." For iOS devices, tap on "Pre-Order."
Players who pre-register will have to wait until the release date to download and play the game.
When the number of registrations achieves a specific milestone, players can get some free in-game items upon the game's official release.
Players who have pre-registered may qualify for the rewards listed below:
- Ying, one of the Honor of King's iconic Heroes
- Ying's Crimson Tassel skin
- 500 Diamonds
- 2000 Arcana Fragments
- 5000 Gold Coins
- A free trial of all Heroes for a limited time period
Players must claim milestone rewards on the in-game event page within two weeks of the game's launch.
More Details About Honor of Kings Worldwide Launch
Here are some of the FAQs prepared by Level Infinite.
Which platforms will Honor of Kings be launched?
Honor of Kings will be available on iOS and Android devices through various app stores, including the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Logins from social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Discord, and email are supported on both iOS and Android devices. The game can be played interchangeably on iOS and Android devices, and the same social platform account can be used to access Honor of Kings accounts on different devices simultaneously.
What are the system requirements of Honor of Kings on mobile?
Here are the required specs of Honor of Kings in order for it to run smoothly on Android or iOS.
Specs required by Honor of Kings for iOS devices:
- Minimum Specs
- Device: iPhone 6 or iPad 6 and above
- iOS Version: iOS 11 and above
- RAM: 1GB and up
- Recommended Specs
- Device: iPhone X or iPad 7 and above
- iOS Version: iOS 12 and above
- RAM: 2GB and up
Specs required by Honor of Kings for Android devices:
- Minimum Specs
- CPU: 1.0 GHz and higher
- Android OS Version: Android 5.1 and above
- RAM: 1GB and up
- Recommended Specs
- CPU: 1.6 GHz and higher
- Android OS Version: Android 12 and above
- RAM: 2GB and up
Will Honor of Kings allow for Android emulators to be used?
According to Level Infinite, emulators are not a supported platform, and they will not be able to assist with any issues experienced while using them. While the game does not support Android emulators for PC, it is still playable on an emulator. Here are the minimum system requirements to run Honor of Kings on an Android emulator:
- CPU: Intel Core i5 and above
- RAM: 4GB
- OS: Windows 10 and above
- Available storage space: 5GB and up
Where will the global Honor of Kings servers be located?
Honor of Kings' global servers will be located strategically around the world to provide low-latency gameplay experiences for players.
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Will Honor of Kings be released on PC or consoles?
As per Level Infinite, they do not plan to release Honor of Kings on PC or consoles at this time.
For more news and updates, you can visit the official pages of Honor of Kings:
- Website: https://www.honorofkings.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HonorofKingsGlobal
- X: https://twitter.com/honorofkings
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honorofkings
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HonorofKingsOfficial
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