Tencent Games has formally announced that Honor of Kings: World, an open-world action role-playing game, will be released in China in the spring of 2026 on PC and mobile devices. A livestream presentation was used to confirm the release window, which was only for the Chinese market.

What the Game Offers

Honor of Kings: World is an expansive open-world role-playing game that builds upon the popular MOBA universe. Players can anticipate an immersive experience with fast-paced combat, a variety of weapon types, and expansive, explorable environments. Additionally, there will be multiplayer features that let friends play cooperatively and take on strong bosses together.

Still Awaiting Global Launch

Tencent has not yet disclosed an official date for the global release, but the Chinese release window is now set. International players may have to wait a little while longer, as the developers have indicated that plans for localization and worldwide publishing are still being worked on.

Tencent’s Audacious Move

The Honor of Kings franchise has undergone a significant evolution with this new game. It’s a bold move to turn a competitive MOBA into a full-fledged open-world role-playing game, and Tencent’s cross-platform strategy between PC and mobile indicates ambitious plans for the game’s future. While the rest of the world anxiously awaits word of its worldwide debut, Chinese fans can anticipate starting their journey in the spring of 2026.

Official website: https://honorofkingsworld.com/en/index.html