Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4 (KIS4) has officially concluded in Jakarta, marking the start of the global Honor of Kings esports calendar for 2026 with Malaysia’s NOVA Esports crowned as champions following a dominant 4–0 Grand Finals victory against South Korea’s Nongshim RedForce.
Hosted at the GBK Basketball Hall, the KIS4 Finals showcased world-class international competition alongside a large-scale cultural and entertainment experience, highlighting Indonesia on the global esports stage.
In addition to the main tournament, the Honor of Kings Women’s Series 3 (KWS3) also concluded during the event, with HYVE All Star from the Philippines securing victory against defending champions AG Global. The tournament also featured the National Star Challenge, where Chanosquad International from the Philippines won the Tri-National Showdown against regional influencer teams.
Key highlights include:
NOVA Esports crowned KIS4 champions following a 4–0 Grand Finals victory, with Muci named Finals MVP
HYVE All Star winning the Honor of Kings Women’s Series 3 championship
Festival-style Finals experience featuring a Wayang-inspired Opening Ceremony and live cultural performances
Headline halftime show by Indonesian music icon Afgan
Major 2026 global esports roadmap announcements, including expanded grassroots competitions, the return of Honor of Kings to the Esports World Cup 2026, participation in the Esports Nations Cup, and inclusion as an official medal event at the 20th Asian Games 2026
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