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Honor of Kings spin-off Honor of Kings: World part of first batch of releases approved by regulator

Author : Aurora Mar 18,2025

Honor of Kings: World, the highly anticipated open-world RPG spin-off of Tencent's popular MOBA, Honor of Kings, has received approval from Chinese regulators. This approval, part of the first batch of games cleared for release in 2025, signals an imminent launch. While a precise release date remains unannounced, the regulatory green light suggests a relatively swift arrival.

As the name implies, Honor of Kings: World expands the familiar Honor of Kings universe into a vast, explorable open world. Its impressive graphics and open-world gameplay were prominently featured during the iPhone 16 showcase.

For those unfamiliar, Honor of Kings is a globally dominant MOBA, surpassing even League of Legends in some regions despite its initial confinement to China and Asia. Honor of Kings: World may entice even MOBA skeptics to explore this expansive new title.

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A Significant Milestone

This regulatory approval holds significant weight. China's previous gaming licensing freeze significantly impacted the nation's massive game development and publishing industry. The recent thawing, and the substantial number of approvals this month (surpassing even last year's highest monthly total, according to the South China Morning Post), signifies a major shift.

This wave of approvals offers a glimpse into the potential influx of Chinese games in 2025. The coming months will reveal which titles rise to prominence and which may be overshadowed. We'll be closely monitoring developments.

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