June 17, 2026 - Today, in celebration of the community’s continued support and creativity, Honor of Kings, the world’s most played MOBA, launches HOK Plus 2.0, its biggest content update of the year. The update introduces a brand-new Hero – Devara – inspired by traditional Indian culture, along with three more Heroes joining the ever growing roster. HOK Plus 2.0 also features Super Flow Brawl, an all new gameplay mode,designed to better showcase player strategy, as well as a range of QoL improvements for both new and existing players.
“Honor of Kings is marking its second year since global launch,” commented Game Producer, Dean Huang. “And our community has always been our greatest source of inspiration, and this update is a testament to the passion and creativity of our players. With a range of user experience improvements, a new Hero that celebrates cultural diversity, and a gameplay mode that brings together the creativity of all players, we remain committed to delivering more immersive entertainment experiences to players around the world.”
New Clash-Lane Hero And Three AOV Heroes Join the Matchmaking Lineup
Devara, the international hero, joins forces with the legendary Arena of Valor Hero squad for an epic new adventure!
The HOK Plus 2.0 introduces Devara, a brand-new Clash Lane hero drawing from the rich traditions of Indian culture, bringing electrifying combat and unstoppable power to the battlefield. Devara is available for 13,888 Gold Coins or 588 Tokens, with a limited-time 50% discount during the first week of release.
Gameplays:
- Burst Fighter: high burst damage and sustained damage output
- Thunder wizard: face to face damage output machine.
In addition, three iconic AoV heroes – Annette the support, Lorion the Mage, and Florentino the Fighter – will enter the matchmaking scene, giving players even more ways to dominate the battlefield.
Participate In The Grand Venture And Win An Exciting Lineup Of Prizes!
The HOK Plus 2.0 introduces a brand-new player-driven economy system designed to reward active participation. Players can:
- Stay active and complete activities
- Earn rewards by staying active and participating in daily activities
- Trade rewards
- Sell or auction earned items in the Consignment Shop
- Earn Exchange Tokens
- Receive tokens from successful trades and transactions via Consignment Shop
- Redeem for exclusive rewards
- Use exchange tokens to unlock special rewards and valuable items
Enjoy an even better life
Based on community feedback, HOK Plus 2.0 delivers a series of QOL updates that the community has asked for and the development team has delivered on. Overall the goal was to prioritise basic experience and ensure a smooth gameplay experience for players regardless of whether they use a low or high end device.
- Lower the entry barrier
- Reduced redundant downloads
- Smaller overall download package size
- New player optimisation
- Chapter-based guide for newcomers
- Clearer progression goals
- Optimised battlefield combat experience across all supported devices
- Refined in-match controls
- Enhanced visual fidelity
- Optimised system performance for smoother gameplay
- Lobby Upgrade
- Personal Gallery
Peak Day Benefits
To celebrate Peak Day on June 27, from June 17 to July 26, players will have access to exciting new collaborations and a generous lineup of rewards through a range of in-game activities.
Players can get:
- June 27 to 28: Log in to claim a co-created Flowborn skin + 1,000 limited-time token vouchers
- June 17 to 28: Daily check-in for Consignment Shop boxes
- June 27 to July 26: Partner event rewards limited-time token vouchers
- June 27 to July 3: All heroes and skins free to use (skins released by Jun 17, 2026)
- June 27 to 28: Mega Red Packet Rain event – log in for a chance to win rewards
- 1688 token vouchers: Available to claim from June 17 and redeem starting June 27. Can be used toward the purchase of permanent direct-sale skins, including Kaizer- Annihilator.
As part of the celebration, players can claim free rewards worth up to 4,000 Token Vouchers on June 27 alone. Across the whole event period, the total value of free rewards available exceeds 10,000 Token Vouchers.
Let Creativity Shine!
On June 1, HOK Studio rolled out a new incentive policy designed to better support and reward creators:
- Competition is now limited to regional ranking instead of global ranking, giving creators more chances to win from the monthly Token pool.
- Creators can now earn up to 20,000 additional tokens for outstanding performance on top of the monthly base rewards.
What’s more, HOK Advanced Creator Program is now available across all regions, with high-performing creators invited via official email, where they can receive dedicated support, potential monthly rewards, and opportunities to attend exclusive offline events.
Super Flow Brawl 2.0 Unlocks Infinite Possibilities
The results are in and it’s time for players to experience the creativity of the community and witness the talents they designed, hopefully swing the battle in their favour.
Starting from June 27, Super Flow Brawl 2.0 mode will bring newly introduced major talent paths, players can freely mix and match to create endless strategies, adapt on the fly during combat, and unleash unexpected power.
Asian Games Esports Qualifiers
In addition, the 2026 Asian Games Esports Qualifiers: Honor of Kings will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from June 13–21, where 20 teams will battle for a place at the 20th Asian Games main event in Nagoya, Japan, joining directly qualified nations China, Malaysia, and Thailand. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
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About Honor of Kings
Developed by TiMi Studio Group, Honor of Kings has become the world’s most-played MOBA. In 2025, the combined MAU of Honor of Kings titles surpassed 260 million. Featuring highly detailed and diverse character and battlefield design plus music created by world renowned composers including Hans Zimmer, Joe Hisaishi, and Howard Shore, Honor of Kings immerses players in a unique and colorful universe. Honor of Kings prides itself on being free to play and fair to win, with success determined by players' skills and tactics. Honor of Kings is also home to a thriving esports ecosystem supporting competitive play from grassroots amateurs to elite professionals. To learn more about Honor of Kings, follow on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, TikTok or visit the official website of Honor of Kings.
About Level Infinite
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