In a nail-biting Grand Finals, Team Malaysia, featuring Homebois X Black Shrew Esport and Alpha Gaming, emerged victorious over Team Philippines, represented by Blacklist International and WeTrnd Esports. With a commanding 4-0 sweep, Team Malaysia claimed the US$40,000 prize pool and an exclusive national-themed Flowborn outfit, cementing their dominance in the inaugural Honor of Kings Nation Clash. Tournament FMVP GuiYu stood tall as the defining force of the competition — a name now etched into SEA esports history.
Meanwhile, the Honor of Queens Women’s Tournament Malaysia 2025 delivered its own defining moment. Featuring 24 teams from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Hong Kong, China, the tournament celebrated female excellence and competitive drive at the highest level.
In a fierce best-of-five finale, APG Angels (APGA) overcame NL Gaming (NLG), 2:1, clinching the championship title and solidifying their place as trailblazers for women in Honor of Kings esports.
The Global Stage Awaits: 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship
With regional battles concluded, the spotlight now shifts to KIC2025 — the ultimate test of global dominance.
Set to be held from 14–30 November in Manila, Philippines, the championship will unfold across two premier venues: Shooting Gallery (November 14–23) (Group Stage+Knockout Stage) and Activity Center, Ayala Malls Manila Bay (November 28–30) (Knockout Stage+Grand Finals).
Featuring a US$1,000,000 prize pool, KIC2025 will bring together SEA’s finest, the Brazil Championship (CHOKBR) victors, Major East and West League (KWE & KMW) champions, and top squads from KIC2025 Last Call and Phoenix Reborn Qualifier.
Beyond the trophy, the FMVP of KIC2025 will receive an FMVP exclusive skin, while fans can anticipate the reveal of a brand-new Jing KIC Esports skin — a celebration of honor, skill, and artistry
Looking Ahead: A New Era of Global Competition in 2026
As the curtain rises on 2026, Honor of Kings is charting its boldest esports roadmap yet — one that expands horizons and defines the future of mobile competition.
The new competitive season kicks off with the Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4 (KIS4), followed by the Regional Pro Leagues Spring Season and the Honor of Kings Nation Clash, laying the foundation for a year of high-level international and regional play. Midyear, attention will shift to the Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC at EWC26), an annual global tournament that unites top teams from around the world in a celebration of elite competition and esports excellence.
The year will culminate with the Regional Pro Leagues Fall Season and the highly-anticipated return of the 2026 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2026), the pinnacle of Honor of Kings esports. As the most prestigious and competitive event of the calendar, KIC2026 promises to end the year on a high note, showcasing the very best teams from around the world in a thrilling display of elite gameplay. Together, these tournaments reaffirm Honor of Kings’ vision: building a unified, world-class esports ecosystem that empowers champions, celebrates cultures, and inspires the next generation of players.
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