Highlights
- Honor of Kings launches in India on March 11, 2026, with 5v5 gameplay on iOS and Android.
- Launch events offer heroes, skins, and rewards, including Amazon and Flipkart gift cards.
- India receives two slots at KWC at EWC26, marking its entry into global Honor of Kings esports.
Honor of Kings launched in India on March 11, 2026, bringing the mobile multiplayer online battle arena game to players on iOS and Android devices. Developed by Tencent’s TiMi Studio Group and published by Level Infinite, the title enters the market with its core 5v5 gameplay and launch events. The release also introduces a competitive roadmap that includes global esports participation opportunities for Indian teams.
The game is built around Hero’s Gorge, a 5v5 battleground focused on strategic team play and ranked competition.
Honor of Kings follows a “free to play, fair to win" model where outcomes depend on player skill rather than paid advantages. The game features multiple battle modes, a diverse hero roster, localized voiceovers, and competitive matchmaking.
Producer Dean Huang expressed that the company aims to build a long-term community in India.
Huang said the company is excited to officially launch Honor of Kings in India and welcome players to the 5v5 mobile battle game. He also added that INR 100 million will be invested to support creators and expand the esports ecosystem in the country.
Honor of Kings India Launch Events and Esports Roadmap
The release includes several limited-time events offering early rewards. A pre-registration campaign from March 1 to March 10 unlocked server milestone rewards, including the hero Daji and the Vulpine Gratitude skin.
From launch until April 11, the Sign In for a Free Epic Skin event allows players to unlock milestone rewards, including:
- Mai Shiranui
- Ziya
- Ukyo Tachibana
- Haya
- Charlotte
- Augran
- Feline Whisperer Epic Skin for Mai Shiranui (Day 21 reward)
Other campaigns include Game Paltega: Desi Legends United, running until March 24, with creator-themed rewards featuring Scout, Mortal, and Kaash Plays. The “Draw Daily to Get Gift Cards" event from March 13 to March 21 offers prizes such as an INR 4.5K Amazon gift card, ₹500 Flipkart vouchers, skins, and tokens.
An India-inspired hero is scheduled to debut in June 2026, drawing from local cultural elements. Separately, the KINGS’ Arise: India City Tour will host offline finals in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, each offering a ₹100K prize pool.
India will also receive two slots at the KWC at EWC26, marking the country’s entry into the global Honor of Kings esports pathway.
