Honor of Kings
Honor of Kings is a competitive 5v5 mobile game where two teams fight to destroy the opposing crystal at the far end of a three-lane battlefield. Each player controls one hero with a distinct role and abilities, then earns resources during the match by clearing minions, defeating jungle monsters, destroying towers, and fighting enemy heroes. Team composition, map awareness, lane pressure, objectives, and coordinated team fights determine whether a side can open the enemy base and finish the match. Ranked play provides the main competitive progression, while rotating modes and a growing hero roster expand the live-service experience.
Game summary
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Latest update
The latest official Honor of Kings live-server update is the September 10, 2026 update, announced on September 9. It includes hero adjustments and bug fixes and replaces the August 27 server update as the newest live-server patch. Honor of Kings is also preparing Season 16 "Flow As One" for September 23, 2026, with official previews announcing new heroes, new game modes, balance changes, additional rewards, and further expansion of the Flowborn system.
Release date and status
TiMi Studio Group first launched 王者荣耀 in China in 2015. The international edition expanded through several regional releases before its worldwide server network reached North America, Europe, Japan, and additional markets on June 20, 2024. Honor of Kings remains an actively operated live-service game.
| Global release | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Platforms | |
| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Free-to-play·In-app purchases |
| Availability | App StoreGoogle PlayEpic Games Store |
Platforms and availability
Honor of Kings is officially available on Android and iOS / iPadOS. The international edition can be obtained through Google Play and the App Store, while an Android version is also distributed through the Epic Games Store in supported markets.
Gameplay and setting
Honor of Kings centers on five-player teams fighting across a three-lane battlefield. Players select heroes with roles such as Fighter, Assassin, Mage, Marksman, Tank, and Support, then farm resources, defeat jungle creatures, protect their own towers, push enemy lanes, and ultimately destroy the opposing crystal. Hero abilities and team compositions shape each match, while Ranked Battles provide the main competitive progression path. The roster draws heavily from mythology, legends, and historical inspiration, with localized characters, voiceovers, and presentation used across different regions.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected official trailer shows Honor of Kings heroes, ability-driven combat, team fights, and the game's 5v5 mobile MOBA presentation.
Developer and publisher
Honor of Kings is developed by TiMi Studio Group. Level Infinite publishes and operates the international edition, while the original 王者荣耀 service began in China under Tencent's domestic publishing operation.
| Developer | TiMi Studio Group |
| Publisher | Level Infinite |
| Official website | Honor of Kings |
Download and availability
Players can download Honor of Kings from Google Play on Android and the App Store on iPhone and iPad. An official Android distribution is also available through the Epic Games Store in supported regions.
System / Device Requirements
The current official mobile storefronts provide concrete minimum software and package requirements for the supported Android and Apple versions.
| Android specification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS version | API level 22 |
| Installation size | 538.23 MB |
| Download size | 583.85 MB |
| iOS / iPadOS specification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | iOS 12.0 or iPadOS 12.0 or later |
| App Store package size | 819.1 MB |
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