AG.AL Crowned Honor of Kings World Cup Champions at the 2025 Esports World Cup

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- AG.AL has won the Honor of Kings World Cup, beating TT Global 4-3 in the grand final to become the 10th different Club to win a championship at the 2025 Esports World Cup.

AG.AL takes home $750,000 for their victory, which, despite only playing three matches, was well-earned after an intense final that could have gone either way until the very last moments of the competition. Their win also means that there has been a different winner for all 10 of the completed championships so far at the 2025 Esports World Cup, showing how competitive the Club Championship is this year.

Both AG.AL and TT Global entered the tournament as favourites, given they were the only two Chinese sides due to compete. China is undoubtedly the number one region when it comes to Honor of Kings, with a fan-voted super team from the country’s King Pro League dominating the competition at last year’s Esports World Cup.

It was a similar situation this year, with the two Chinese teams breezing past the teams they faced in the playoffs. TT Global took down Team Vitality and NOVA Esports, dropping just one game, while AG.AL didn’t drop a single map when taking down Alpha7 Esports and Twisted Minds.

In the grand final, the two Chinese teams faced off in the match that everyone wanted to see, and it did not disappoint. TT Global managed to secure a 3-1 lead to put them on championship point, but AG.AL fought back to even the scores and set up a winner-takes-all final game. In the end, it was AG.AL, who took the victory in one of the closest series of the entire Esports World Cup so far.

“I feel extremely happy, and I would like to give a huge applause to all my teammates, we did make a miracle happen,” said AG.AL’s Bicheng “YiNuo” Xu. “We showed our persistence and perseverance during those times when we were losing and behind.”

AG.AL’s Jiahao “Zoe” Chen was named the SONY MVP following the impressive comeback win in the final. He will receive an additional $10,000 and the MVP medal to recognise his achievements.

AG.AL earns 1000 Club Championship points for their victory, which rockets them to second place in the standings after a second-place finish in League of Legends and a fifth-place finish in Free Fire. The win also means they become eligible to win the entire Club Championship should they earn enough points to top the table at the end of the Esports World Cup.

Black Shrew Esports Crowned Winners of the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, Jakarta

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, October 2024 –- Black Shrew Esports (BSE) are the winners of the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, Jakarta, after defeating Dominator Esports (DMT) in the grand finals at Lippo Mall Kemang. As champions, BSE claimed USD 300,000 of the USD 1M prize pool and earned the right to be called the best Honor of Kings team in the world. The grand final between BSE and DMT was the culmination of an intense series of matches over the past month that saw the world’s 16 best Honor of Kings teams go head-to-head for a chance to be crowned the world champion of the 2024 Honor of Kings Invitational Series.

The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship has given Honor of Kings fans high-stakes action and world-class tactical battles. The Group Stage saw Dominator Esports, Nova Esports, Team Secret and Fearless Esports top the upper bracket. However, nothing is certain in Honor of Kings and the knockout stage saw BSE defeated DMT with 3:1 in the upper bracket, and DMT came back and defeated Team Secret with 3:2 in the lower bracket. The final was again between BSE and DMT, which respectively represent the best teams from Malaysia and Indonesia. In the end, BSE came out on top, and Musanking from BSE was named MVP following his outstanding performance. 

The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship is the final event this year in what has been a truly remarkable year for Honor of Kings esports. This season has been packed with thrilling tournaments, and unforgettable moments and showed that Honor of Kings is committed to growing Honor of Kings esports around the globe following its announcement of the Honor of Kings Invitational Series earlier this year.

A Year in Review: The Honor of Kings Invitational Series 

The Honor of Kings Invitational Series kicked off this year with the Invitational Season 1 in Istanbul, Türkiye, where Vivo Keyd Stars claimed victory. The excitement continued in June with Invitational Season 2 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where LGD Malaysia triumphed. Then, in August, the inaugural Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, set a new standard for global competition, with the KPL Dream Team taking first place. These events culminated with the Honor of Kings Championship, Jakarta where Black Shrew Esports took home the grand prize and title of the annual Champion of Honor of Kings global esports in 2024. 

With such a successful year behind us, the anticipation for what's next in Honor of Kings Esports is higher than ever. Fans can expect even more thrilling action in 2025, as the competition continues to evolve and grow on a global scale.

Looking Ahead: Honor of Kings Esports in 2025  

Following the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship final, James Yang, Senior Director of Global Esports Center at Level Infinite, Tencent Games, and John Zhang, Director of Honor of Kings Southeast Asia Publishing and Esports at Level Infinite, Tencent Games, provided a peek into what’s next for Honor of Kings esports, including the reveal of the journey of 2025 Honor of Kings Invitational Series and the new Honor of Kings Major East and West. Those details include: 

• Invitational Season 3: Kicking off in spring 2025, this tournament will feature top teams from around the world competing for ultimate glory.

• Invitational Midseason: Returning to Riyadh in the summer of 2025, this global event will bring star players together for thrilling matchups and unforgettable action.

• 2025 Honor of Kings Championship: More details on dates and location to come, but expect another high-stakes championship later in the year.

• HOK Major EAST and HOK Major WEST: A brand-new pro-league system will debut, expanding competitive opportunities for teams and players worldwide.

2025 promises to be a groundbreaking year for Honor of Kings Esports, with plenty of action and innovation ahead!

Honor of Kings Tournament Licence 

In 2025, Honor of Kings will also introduce an all-new Honor of Kings Tournament License application website, which will empower organizers to bring the community together and host their own tournaments. Depending on the scale and nature of the event, different levels of official support will be provided to help these competitions thrive globally.

To apply for an Honor of Kings Tournament License, simply submit the required information on the official esports website for approval: https://hokesports.com/license.

Honor of Kings featuring in Prime Video’s Secret Level

On October 19, Prime Video revealed the cast and key art for its highly anticipated adult-animated anthology series Secret Level during New York Comic-Con. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Blur Studio, Secret Level features original stories set in some of the world’s most beloved video game universes and boasts a legendary cast.

Honor of Kings is thrilled to announce that it will be featured as one of the 15 stories in the series. The Honor of Kings episode will center around Yixing, a genius Weiqi master, and will premiere on Prime Video.

Watch the trailer for the Secret Level episode featuring Honor of Kings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzgfQtF4d-k. 

In conjunction with the series release, Yixing, the main character of the episode, will join Honor of Kings as a new hero this December. A variety of special events and rewards will also be available, so be sure to stay tuned!

Official Gaming Phone: realme 13+5G

The Official Gaming Phone for the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, realme 13+ 5G, offers 120 FPS performance at max, ensuring smooth gameplay. Teams will experience extraordinary gaming performance, featuring advanced VC Cooling Technology for greater heat dissipation and 80W SuperVOOC fast charging.

New Hero: Garuda Khageswara 

Since its global launch, Honor of Kings has remained committed to providing localized content that resonates with players worldwide, ensuring the best MOBA experience for all. Recently, the Indonesian community expressed a strong desire to see the legendary Garuda introduced into the game. In response, Honor of Kings launched a co-creation event, inviting players to share their vision for Garuda’s design. The event received an overwhelming number of submissions, and thanks to the dedication of the community, Garuda Khageswara will be introduced as a new hero in early 2025. More co-creation events are coming soon around Garuda, so stay tuned. 

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Honor of Kings Reveals Details for the Inaugural 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, Jakarta

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, October 2024 – The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship is quickly approaching with the highly-anticipated Honor of Kings event of the year set to kick off on October 12, in Jakarta, Indonesia at the MGP Space. The top 16 Honor of Kings teams from around the world will clash at the event as they compete for a piece of the $1M prize pool, including USD 300K to the winners.

Teams of the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship

Teams at the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, Jakarta will start in a group stage best-of-three battle that will see the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage from October 18. From there, the format will shift to a best-of-five double-elimination bracket that will culminate in a best-of-seven grand final on October 27.

“The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship in Jakarta will celebrate the world’s top Honor of Kings teams and mark a significant milestone in the global esports landscape,” said James Yang, Senior Director of Level Infinite Global Esports Center. “Since our successful global launch earlier this year, we’ve seen players worldwide coming together to enjoy the game. We are excited to welcome the best teams to this Championship, and we can’t wait for the thrilling matches ahead starting next weekend.”

The 16 teams set to compete in the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, Jakarta will be split into four groups, which are:

Group A Indonesia - Dominator Esports Indonesia - Mahadewa Türkiye - FUT Esports Philippines - Blacklist International Group B Malaysia - Nova Esports Saudi Arabia - Team Falcons Indonesia - Kagendra Esports France - Team Vitality

Group C Brazil - Alpha 7 Esports Philippines - BOOM Esports Malaysia - Team Secret  Brazil - Influence Rage Group D Malaysia - Black Shrew Esports Myanmar  - Impunity Esports Hong Kong, China - Fearless Esports HK Singapore - Revenant Esports

Honor of Kings Esports also collaborates with the famous electronic music producer Grabbitz and the Grammy-winning mixing engineer Tom Norris, to craft The Contender, the themed song for the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship. The song captures the indomitable spirit of Honor of Kings Esports, reflecting the relentless pursuit of excellence in esports.

In-Game Event to Create Engaging Experience

During the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, Honor of Kings players can not only enjoy the tournament with friends and community in-game by turning into the live stream in Honor of Kings’ in-game TV but also get a chance to win all the heroes and skins available in Honor of Kings store as of October 1 by completing in-game tasks.

Starting from October 12, Honor of Kings players in Central Asia and Eastern Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Asia-Pacific regions will have the chance to participate in the quiz game throughout the group stages to the finals. More in-game events are available for players to check out and get in-game rewards.

To create a more engaging experience for players, the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship will have the first-ever virtual observer of honor - Yuhuan - Stellar Songstress, accompanying all players to witness every moment of glory in the Championship. In addition, Yuhuan - Stellar Songstress, along with Princess Frost - Celestial Concert and Mulan-Starsinger, will have virtual performances to celebrate the glory of every team.

The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, Jakarta, will also see the introduction of the new Zhou Yu-Eclipse Blaze skin to Honor of Kings. This new phoenix-inspired design will feature new armor and flame effects in Zhou Yu’s eyes and hair to showcase his immense power and then streamers that will flow behind him like phoenix feathers. Honor of Kings players can subscribe to the in-game events and watch the matches for the chance to obtain the Eclipse Blaze skin.

The Official Gaming Phone for the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, realme 13+ 5G, offers 120 FPS performance at max, ensuring smooth gameplay. Teams will experience extraordinary gaming performance, featuring advanced VC Cooling Technology for greater heat dissipation and 80W SuperVOOC fast charging.

The 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, Jakarta, will be streamed live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch.tv, TikTok, and Honor of Kings’ in-game TV. For more information on Honor of Kings news and the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship, follow the game’s official social channels: