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Honor of Kings spin-off Honor of Kings: World part of first batch of releases approved by regulator

Feb 20,25(2 months ago)
Honor of Kings spin-off Honor of Kings: World part of first batch of releases approved by regulator

Honor of Kings: World, the highly anticipated open-world RPG spin-off of Tencent's popular MOBA, Honor of Kings, has received approval from Chinese regulators. This approval, part of the first batch of 2025 game releases, signals an imminent launch. While a precise release date remains unconfirmed, the approval suggests a relatively swift market entry.

True to its name, Honor of Kings: World expands the Honor of Kings universe into a fully explorable open world. Its impressive graphics and open-world gameplay were prominently featured during the iPhone 16 showcase.

For those unfamiliar, Honor of Kings is a globally renowned MOBA, surpassing even League of Legends in certain markets. Initially limited to China and Asia, its popularity has exploded. Honor of Kings: World could be the gateway for MOBA skeptics to embrace the genre.

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The regulatory approval is significant, considering China's previous gaming licensing freeze. This freeze significantly impacted the Chinese game development and publishing sector before a recent surge of approvals.

This month's approvals, exceeding even the highest monthly totals of last year (according to the South China Morning Post), indicate a potential flood of Chinese game releases in 2025. The coming months will reveal whether this results in a highly competitive market or some titles being overshadowed. We'll continue to monitor the situation.

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