Black Shrew Esports (BSE) are the winners of the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, Jakarta, after defeating Dominator Esports (DMT) in the grand finals at Lippo Mall Kemang. As champions, BSE claimed $300,000 USD of the $1M USD prize pool and earned the right to be called the best Honor of Kings team in the world. The grand final between BSE and DMT was the culmination of an intense series of matches over the past month that saw the world’s 16 best Honor of Kings teams go head-to-head for a chance to be crowned the world champion of the 2024 Honor of Kings Invitational Series.
The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship has given Honor of Kings fans high-stakes action and world-class tactical battles. The Group Stage saw Dominator Esports, Nova Esports, Team Secret and Fearless Esports top the upper bracket. However, nothing is certain in Honor of Kings and the knockout stage saw BSE defeated DMT with 3:1 in the upper bracket, and DMT came back and defeated Team Secret with 3:2 in the lower bracket. The final was again between BSE and DMT, which respectively represent the best team from Malaysia and Indonesia. In the end, BSE came out on top and Musanking from BSE was named MVP following his outstanding performance.
The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship is the final event this year in what has been a truly remarkable year for Honor of Kings esports. This season has been packed with thrilling tournaments, unforgettable moments and showed that Honor of Kings is committed to growing Honor of Kings esports around the world following its announcement of the Honor of Kings Invitational Series earlier this year.
A Year in Review: The Honor of Kings Invitational Series
The Honor of Kings Invitational Series kicked off this year with the Invitational Season 1 in Istanbul, Türkiye, where Vivo Keyd Stars claimed victory. The excitement continued in June with Invitational Season 2 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where LGD Malaysia triumphed. Then, in August, the inaugural Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, set a new standard for global competition, with KPL Dream Team taking the first place. These events culminated with the Honor of Kings Championship, Jakarta where Black Shrew Esports took home the grand prize and title of the annual Champion of Honor of Kings global esports in 2024.
With such a successful year behind us, the anticipation for what’s next in Honor of Kings Esports is higher than ever. Fans can expect even more thrilling action in 2025, as the competition continues to evolve and grow on a global scale.
Looking Ahead: Honor of Kings Esports in 2025
Following the The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship final, James Yang, Senior Director of Global Esports Center at Level Infinite, Tencent Games, and John Zhang, Director of Honor of Kings Southeast Asia Publishing and Esports at Level Infinite, Tencent Games, provided a peek into what’s next for Honor of Kings esports, including the reveal of the journey of 2025 Honor of Kings Invitational Series and the new Honor of Kings Major East and West. Those details include:
Invitational Season 3: Kicking off in spring 2025, this tournament will feature top teams from around the world competing for ultimate glory.
Invitational Midseason: Returning to Riyadh in summer 2025, this global event will bring star players together for thrilling matchups and unforgettable action.
2025 Honor of Kings Championship: More details on dates and location to come, but expect another high-stakes championship later in the year.
HOK Major EAST and HOK Major WEST: A brand-new pro-league system will debut, expanding competitive opportunities for teams and players worldwide.
2025 promises to be a groundbreaking year for Honor of Kings Esports, with plenty of action and innovation ahead!
Honor of Kings Tournament License
In 2025, Honor of Kings will also introduce an all-new Honor of Kings Tournament License application website, which will empower organisers to bring the community together and host their own tournaments. Depending on the scale and nature of the event, different levels of official support will be provided to help these competitions thrive globally.
To apply for an Honor of Kings Tournament License, simply submit the required information on the official esports website for approval: https://hokesports.com/license
Honor of Kings featuring in Prime Video’s Secret Level
On October 19, Prime Video revealed the cast and key art for its highly anticipated adult-animated anthology series Secret Level during New York Comic-Con. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Blur Studio, Secret Level features original stories set in some of the world’s most beloved video game universes and boasts a legendary cast.
Honor of Kings is thrilled to announce that it will be featured as one of the 15 stories in the series. The Honor of Kings episode will centre around Yixing, a genius Weiqi master, and will premiere on Prime Video.
Watch the trailer for the Secret Level episode featuring Honor of Kings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzgfQtF4d-k
In conjunction with the series release, Yixing, the main character of the episode, will join Honor of Kings as a new hero this December. A variety of special events and rewards will also be available, so be sure to stay tuned!
Official Gaming Phone: realme 13+5G
The Official Gaming Phone for the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, realme 13+ 5G, offers 120 FPS performance at max, ensuring smooth gameplay. Teams will experience extraordinary gaming performance, featuring advanced VC Cooling Technology for greater heat dissipation and 80W SuperVOOC fast charging.
New Hero: Garuda Khageswara
Since its global launch, Honor of Kings has remained committed to providing localized content that resonates with players worldwide, ensuring the best MOBA experience for all. Recently, the Indonesian community expressed a strong desire to see the legendary Garuda introduced into the game. In response, Honor of Kings launched a co-creation event, inviting players to share their vision for Garuda’s design. The event received an overwhelming number of submissions, and thanks to the dedication of the community, Garuda Khageswara will be introduced as a new hero in early 2025. More co-creation events are coming soon around Garuda, so stay tuned.
