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Honor of Kings

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By ·Published Jul 13, 2026·Updated Sep 11, 2026·Last checked Sep 11, 2026·Official sources verified

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.

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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 releaseJun 20, 2024
Platforms
Global statusReleased
Pricing modelFree-to-play·In-app purchases
AvailabilityApp 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.

Honor of Kings gameplay trailerWatch on YouTube
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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.

DeveloperTiMi Studio Group
PublisherLevel Infinite
Official websiteHonor of Kings

System / Device Requirements

The current official mobile storefronts provide concrete minimum software and package requirements for the supported Android and Apple versions.

Android requirements
Android specificationMinimum
OS versionAPI level 22
Installation size538.23 MB
Download size583.85 MB
OS versionAPI level 22
Installation size538.23 MB
Download size583.85 MB
iOS / iPadOS requirements
iOS / iPadOS specificationMinimum
OSiOS 12.0 or iPadOS 12.0 or later
App Store package size819.1 MB
OSiOS 12.0 or iPadOS 12.0 or later
App Store package size819.1 MB

FAQ

Is Honor of Kings free to play?
Yes. Honor of Kings is free to download, with optional in-app purchases for virtual items and other paid content.
Does Honor of Kings have pay-to-win hero progression?
The official store description states that Honor of Kings has no hero cultivation or stamina system and describes its core competition as skill-based without additional pay-to-win advantages.
How long does a normal Honor of Kings match take?
Standard Honor of Kings matches are designed to last about 15 minutes, although the exact duration can vary depending on how a match develops.
What happens if a player disconnects during a match?
Honor of Kings can temporarily use AI to control a disconnected player's hero, helping the remaining team continue the match until the player returns.
What Android version does Honor of Kings require?
The Epic Games Store Android build lists API level 22 as its minimum OS requirement. Actual performance can still vary by device and current game content.
What iOS version does Honor of Kings require?
The current App Store listing requires iOS 12.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 12.0 or later on iPad.
Was Honor of Kings originally released before the global version?
Yes. TiMi Studio Group first launched 王者荣耀 in China in 2015. The international rollout expanded over time, with the worldwide server launch reaching North America, Europe, Japan, and additional markets on June 20, 2024.
What happens if a player disconnects during an Honor of Kings match?
Honor of Kings can temporarily let AI control a disconnected player's hero so the remaining team can continue playing until that player returns.
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