Honor of Kings is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by Tencent Games. Originally released in China in 2015 under the name Wang Zhe Rong Yao, it became the highest-grossing mobile game of all time before launching globally in June 2024 through Level Infinite. The game features classic 5v5 MOBA gameplay with three lanes, jungle areas, and tower-pushing objectives.
Players choose from a vast roster of heroes drawn from Chinese mythology and history, each with unique abilities and roles including tanks, mages, marksmen, assassins, and supports. Matches typically last around 15 minutes, making it ideal for mobile play. The game emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and skill-based competition with a robust ranked mode and esports scene.
Honor of Kings has a thriving marketplace for accounts, in-game currency, and rare skins. With over 100 million daily active players at its peak, the game features a deep cosmetic system with limited-edition skins that hold significant value among players.