Honor of Kings, the world’s most-played MOBA, is returning to the Esports World Cup in the summer of 2025. Boasting 100 million daily players and some of the most watched esports tournaments on the planet, Honor of Kings is a leader in the new frontier of esports, offering a premier gaming experience in the palm of your hand. The Esports World Cup 2025 lineup proudly adds this massive mobile game for another year of intense competition.

“The inaugural Esports World Cup was an industry-defining celebration of the best competitive games and the amazing athletes who play them. Riyadh is full of passion for esports and we cannot wait to return next summer,” said James Yang, Senior Director of Level Infinite Global Esports Center, Tencent Games. “We have huge plans for Honor of Kings global esports in 2025 and EWC is a key event in the competitive calendar that fans can look forward to.”

2024 Recap: Honor of Kings at the EWC

In the inaugural year, the stage was set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where KPL Dream Team emerged as the Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason x Esports World Cup stars. Competing against twelve elite teams, KPL Dream Team proved its mettle by sweeping LGD Gaming 3-0 in the grand finals — a statement that solidified their dominance in the competitive scene.

Representing China with pride, KPL Dream Team was crafted as a powerhouse collection of Kings Pro League talent, and they certainly delivered. After a flawless 5-0 performance in Group B, they demonstrated their prowess in the playoffs, dispatching Impunity 2-0 in the quarterfinals, outmaneuvering All Gamers Global 3-0 in the semifinals, and capping it all off with a grand finals sweep.

MVP – Yinuo

KPL Dream Team’s emotionally charged victory was made even sweeter with Yinuo earning the title of tournament MVP. With standout performances that led the squad to an undefeated run, he embodied the skill and strategy that Honor of Kings is known for.