The Honor of Kings Championship 2024 is set to start on October 12, 2024, with 16 top teams from across the world competing for a share of the $1 million prize pool. Teams will be split into four groups, with the top two advancing to the knockout stage starting on October 18. The competition will culminate in a best-of-seven Grand Final on October 27.
Engagement Features for Players and Viewers
The organizers have introduced ways for both viewers and players to interact with the tournament. Viewers can earn in-game rewards by watching the matches, while players participating in specific in-game tasks will have the opportunity to win various items.
Growth of the Honor of Kings Esports Circuit
Throughout 2024, the Honor of Kings esports circuit has experienced significant growth. In June, the game's publisher Level Infinite launched a team partnership program that has attracted top organizations such as Team Vitality.
Following the game’s global launch earlier this year, the tournament has seen increased viewership, particularly in Western regions. Although Esports Charts recorded a peak viewership of 14,539 in the previous year’s edition, it’s important to note that this figure excludes Chinese viewership, which remains the game's largest audience.
This year’s championship will be held in Indonesia and will feature teams from various regions including Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar), Turkey, Brazil, the Middle East and North Africa, North America, Europe, and the Pacific. All 16 teams will be vying for the title and the largest share of the $1 million prize pool.
Honor of Kings Esports Roadmap for 2024
TiMi Studio Group and Level Infinite have unveiled the full esports roadmap for Honor of Kings in 2024, presenting exciting opportunities for teams and players worldwide. After the game's global launch on June 20, 2024, these organizations are making substantial efforts to support the esports ecosystem, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Honor of Kings Invitational Season 2
The Honor of Kings Invitational Season 2 took place in July 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of the broader Honor of Kings Global Invitational Series. This series, bolstered by a $15 million commitment from Level Infinite, aims to expand the international esports community for the game. LGD Gaming MY emerged victorious in Season 2, leading the eight teams that qualified for the Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason at the Esports World Cup.
Midseason Tournament at the Esports World Cup
Following the success of Invitational Season 2, the Midseason Tournament was held at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 1 to 5. Twelve of the world’s best teams competed for a share of the $3 million prize pool. The KPL Dream Team claimed the championship, securing $1 million after defeating LGD Gaming in a thrilling grand finale. The Chinese team relied on a powerful composition featuring Augran and Arli to take down the Malaysian squad in three games.
Honor of Kings Open Series
As part of the Honor of Kings Championship 2024 roadmap, the Honor of Kings Open Series aims to nurture grassroots talent, providing aspiring players a direct path to compete with top teams globally. In the Open Series Split Two, 16 teams from 14 regions fought through the regional finals held in September.
Southeast Asia Championship
Looking ahead, the Honor of Kings Southeast Asia Championship will be held from November to December. This event will spotlight the region’s talent, aiming to further develop and expand the esports community in Southeast Asia.
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