Honor of Kings, Tencent’s hugely popular mobile MOBA, officially launched in India on March 11, 2026. The 5v5 game is available on Android and iOS, developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by Level Infinite.
What’s Confirmed About the India Launch
- Official launch: Honor of Kings went live in India on March 11, 2026, after pre-registrations opened ahead of release.
- Developer and publisher: TiMi Studio Group developed the game and Level Infinite publishes it in India.
- Free to play: The developers describe the game as “free to play, fair to win,” with results based on player skill.
- Launch rewards: Launch events offered free heroes, skins and rewards, including a sign-in event for a free Epic skin.
Esports Plans for India
Along with the launch, the developers announced plans to build an esports ecosystem around the game in India. Indian teams get two slots in the Honor of Kings World Cup at Esports World Cup 2026.
The KINGS’ Arise: India City Tour hosted offline finals in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, each with a ₹100K prize pool. The Honor of Kings Campus Series is also planned to bring competitive tournaments to college players across India.
What This Means for Indian Players
Indian players no longer need regional app store workarounds, since the game now has an official India release. The launch also gives Indian esports organisations a clear route into a major global MOBA circuit. Battle royale titles such as BGMI and Free Fire still dominate mobile esports in India, so how large the MOBA audience grows remains to be seen.
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Source: Talk Esport, Outlook Respawn
