- Honor of Kings: World, the new open-world RPG, secures regulatory approval
- It joins the initial group of games greenlit for 2025 by Chinese authorities
- No firm release date yet, but approval signals a launch in the near future
Honor of Kings: World, the open-world RPG spin-off from Tencent’s blockbuster MOBA, has received approval from Chinese regulators. It’s part of the first wave of games cleared for release in 2025, as all titles in China require regulatory sign-off before hitting the market.
Honor of Kings: World, as the name suggests, broadens the franchise’s universe, offering players an expansive open world to explore. The game was prominently featured in a showcase for the iPhone 16, highlighting its stunning visuals and immersive open-world mechanics.
Honor of Kings needs no introduction—it’s one of the globe’s biggest MOBAs, surpassing even Riot Games’ League of Legends in popularity. Initially limited to China and parts of Asia, its massive following continues to grow. For those hesitant about MOBAs, Honor of Kings: World might just be the hook to draw them into this vibrant universe.
An Expansive New Chapter
While this news might seem routine, it’s significant given China’s gaming license freeze a few years back, which temporarily halted the country’s booming development and publishing sector. The thaw led to a surge of new releases, and this approval wave is a key indicator of what’s to come.
Global audiences closely watch these approvals for clues about release timelines. According to the South China Morning Post, this month’s approvals exceed last year’s peak monthly totals, hinting at a robust lineup for 2025.
Will 2025 bring a flood of new games from China? Could some titles get lost in the shuffle? Keep an eye out as the release landscape unfolds.
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