Developed by Tencent TiMi Studio and published by Level Infinite, Honor of Kings has officially launched in India. Players can now download the game on both iOS and Android devices. 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.

Honor of Kings Debuts in India with 5v5 Competitive Gameplay, Launch Events, and an Expanding Esports Roadmap

Honor of Kings has officially launched in India with a exiting esports roadmap, special in-game events, free skins events, and a total of 3 lan tournaments in India.

With lauch Honor of Kings has announced 2 slots for India at the Honor of Kings World Cup 2026 at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the developers also announced 3 offline LAN events in India in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi.

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. Server wide 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

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.

Expanding the Esports Ecosystem in India

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.