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

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  • The upcoming Honor of Kings spin-off Honor of Kings: World has gotten the green light
  • It was approved as part of the first batch of games in 2025 by Chinese regulators
  • We don’t know a solid release date yet, but this does mean it should be coming relatively soon

The much-anticipated open-world RPG spin-off of Tencent’s popular MOBA, Honor of Kings: World, has received approval from Chinese authorities to launch. It is among the first batch of new releases given the go-ahead for 2025, as all games in China must receive regulatory approval prior to release.

As a devoted fan, I must say that Honor of Kings: World takes the universe I adore and expands it in a breathtaking way, giving me the opportunity to traverse an entire open world. It was truly captivating during their iPhone 16 showcase, with its stunning graphics and immersive open-world gameplay stealing the spotlight.

It’s likely that you’re already familiar with Honor of Kings, given its status as one of the globe’s most popular Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas (MOBAs). While it was initially only available in China and other Asian countries, it surpassed Riot Games’ League of Legends in popularity. For those who are skeptical about MOBAs, Honor of Kings: World might serve as the enticing preview that encourages them to join in.


A world away

For a while, there was a halt in gaming licenses being issued in China, which was significant for the gaming industry since it slowed down the vast development and publication sector. This freeze ended suddenly, leading to an overflow of game releases afterwards.

Since that time, people worldwide have been eagerly anticipating these approvals as they provide a rough estimate for when we might see these new products on shelves. It’s important to mention that this month’s batch of approvals surpasses the greatest number of monthly approvals recorded in the previous year, according to the South China Morning Post.

Will there be a massive influx of video games originating from China in 2025? There’s a possibility that other games may outshine them. Keep an eye out, let’s find out together.

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2025-01-24 19:18