After years of anticipation, Tencent TiMi has officially announced: Honor of Kings: World (王者荣耀世界) will launch globally on all platforms in April 2026, with iOS pre-registration already live in the App Store.
This is not just a reskinned MOBA — it's a full-fledged open-world action RPG built on Unreal Engine 5, featuring true freedom of exploration, skill forging, hero companionship, and 4-player co-op boss battles.
1. True Open World – No More Linear Maps
Explore iconic King of Glory locations like Yunzhong Desert, Jixia Academy, and Chang'an City with:
- Dynamic day-night cycle & weather
- Grappling hook climbing, sword flight, underwater diving
- Hidden chests, puzzles (e.g. freeze a waterfall to access secret caves)
2. Core Mechanic: Skill Forging – Become the Heroes
Forge bonds with heroes and mix their abilities:
- Carry and switch between two hero skills (e.g. Gongsun Li ranged + Kai melee)
- 10+ unique combo sets per hero for fluid, high-skill combat
3. Hero Companionship – Fight Alongside Li Bai,曜, etc.
Team up with classic heroes in the story:
- Wield Li Bai's sword dance
- Freeze foes with Daji or Wang Zhaojun
- Manipulate space-time with曜
4. 4-Player Co-op & Epic Boss Fights
Challenge massive bosses with roles (tank/DPS/healer), break parts, exploit weaknesses — Monster Hunter style.
5. Extra Features
- Summon spirits (Blue Buff shield, Mengqi bubbles heal)
- Elemental reactions & attribute counters
- Non-linear quests with branching paths
- Friendly progression: shared emblems, wish system for gear
- Full controller support + UE5 visuals (ray tracing, DLSS 3, detailed environments)
Pre-register now on iOS and stay tuned for the upcoming "Struggle Test"!
What hero are you most excited to fight alongside? Drop your thoughts below!
