Press release

AUGUST SEES HONOR OF KINGS EMBRACE MARTIAL ARTS WITH ALL-STAR FIGHTERS OPEN & NEW SKIN SERIES
PLUS ALL NEW HERO - ZIYA - JOINS THE ROSTER

Celebrate Silat, Lucha Libre and Capoeira with martial arts inspired Skins, challenges and in-game themes
All new arcade mode - Gemini Showdown
The mysterious Mage, Ziya brings his unique sanctification skill to the battlefield

Dubai, UAE, August 8, 2024 - It’s time to enter the ring and go toe to toe in Honor of Kings’ latest event. From today, players can follow the journey and back story of Mayene - Ascension: Capoeirista, Lian Po - Ascension: Luchador or Lam - Ascension: Pendekar as they prepare for the All-Star Fighters Open. 
 
All-Star Fighters Open
Set within the Honor of Kings universe, the AFO is a fantasy tournament that brings together fighters from a variety of regions and cultural backgrounds, who practise different martial arts disciplines. Players will learn what prompted Mayene, Lian Po and Lam to enter the tournament and obtain new Skins for each of them.

Watch these trailers for more details

Ascension Skin series

Inspired by three very different martial arts techniques this new Skin Series faithfully represents the regions and respects the cultures where these fighting styles originated. 
Will you choose the mask wearing Lian Po - Ascension: Luchadorthe slick and cool Lam - Ascension: Pendekar or the quick witted Mayene - Ascension: Capoeirista?
 
All Skins can be obtained for free during August by completing these specific events:
 
Mayene Skin Event
Event Name: FIGHT ON, MAYENE!
Time: August 17-23
Event Rules: Earn martial tokens by completing daily events of logins, teaming up with friends for games, kills or assists. Use martial tokens to exchange for the Skin.
 
Lam Skin Event
Event Name: Help Me Get a Free Skin!
Time: August 9-25
Event Rules:
During the event, players can bargain to finally obtain Lam skin for free. There are two  ways to bargain. Each day, players can obtain up to two bargain chances. One chance by daily login, another chance by inviting two friends to fill in the invitation code
 
Lian Po Skin Event:
Event Name: Charge Ahead
Time: August 16-30
Event Rules:
Player selects to be either Mayene, Lam, or Lian Po. Each of them has different skills which players can use in fights against other AFO opponents. Complete Training Missions (daily login, play games, share the event) to level up your Hero, increase their Health and Attack, and level up their skills. Win all the fights to get the Lian Po skin.



Arcade Mode gets Gemini Showdown
The integration of martial arts is further enhanced with Gemini Showdown, a new time-limited addition to Arcade Mode. Contestants arrive at a special arena where they can learn and explore skills from various martial arts styles, gaining a deeper understanding of their opponents' unique techniques and customizing their own with the addition of an enemy’s ultimate skill to gain the upper hand in 5v5 battles
New Hero - Ziya
Ziya, joins the Honor of Kings roster on August 20. He is a Mage and a great pick for newcomers.



Three key reasons to select Ziya

  • Unleash long range attacks from a safe distance
  • If the enemy dies within a couple of seconds after Ziya deals damage he receives extra EXP
  • Upon reaching Level 15, his sanctification ability provides a buff to a teammate, increasing their max level limit to 25

Ziya’a background story
For the good of all humanity, Ziya set out with his best friend, Fuzi, on the Journey of Divinity, becoming the first of the Enforcers in the process.
He then served as their secret leader, selecting new members at the superbeings' behest. But the good times did not last. To defeat the Dark Master, he sacrificed the greater part of his divine power, and later on, his willful nature led his disciple Wu Zetian to seal him away. However, during his captivity, Ziya achieved enlightenment and recovered his divine power.
Now, the Dark Master Diqun seeks to once more invade the mortal world. Hearing this, Ziya could not sit idly by. The ancient Sanctifier broke out of his imprisonment, determined to protect the world in his own way.
 
For more details on forthcoming Honor of Kings news and updates be sure to follow the official  social channels: Twitter,FacebookYoutubeInstagram or visit the official website of Honor of Kings.
 
####
 
About Honor of Kings
Developed by TiMi Studio Group, Honor of Kings has become the world’s most popular MOBA with over 200 million registered users and more than 100 million daily players enjoying the thrill of team battles. 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, not by how much they spend. 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 TwitterFacebookYoutubeInstagram or visit the official website of Honor of Kings.
 
About Level Infinite
Level Infinite is Tencent’s global games brand, dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to a network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like PUBG MOBILE, Honor of Kings and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and a collaborative partner in games such as Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Path of Exile 2 from Grinding Gear Games and many more. To learn more about Level Infinite, visit www.levelinfinite.com.