In a nutshell

• HBSE wins KIC2025 in Manila, sweeping NOVA Esports 4–0.
• SB19’s Burn The Flame soundtrack tops iTunes charts, energizing the event.
• 2026 esports roadmap unveiled: KIS4, Nation Clash, World Cup, KIC2026, and Honor of Queens return.

Homebois x Black Shrew Esport (HBSE) has officially been crowned the 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2025) winners, taking home the lion’s share of the US$1,000,000 prize pool.

In a thrilling Grand Finals at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, HBSE swept NOVA Esports 4–0, cementing their dominance in front of thousands of live fans.

Star player GuiYu was named FMVP, earning an exclusive in-game skin that immortalizes their victory.

Tournament Highlights

The Honor of Kings KIC 2025 took place last weekend, where fans and players enjoyed various activities, including:

• Mini Battle Mode – Over 1,000 grassroots players joined, with more than 1,500 matches played.
• SB19 Performance – The Filipino pop group performed the official soundtrack Burn The Flame, which topped iTunes charts in multiple countries.
• HOK Carnival Activation – Fans enjoyed exclusive Honor of Kings merchandise and immersive experiences.
• Honor of Queens Tournament – AG Global defeated Cosmic University to claim the championship title.

2026 Honor of Kings Esports Roadmap

TiMi Studio Group are setting the stage for an even bigger year in 2026, with a packed calendar of tournaments:

• Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4 (KIS4) – Kicks off January 2026.
• Regional Pro Leagues (Spring & Fall) – Featuring IKL, MKL, and PKL.
• Honor of Kings Nation Clash – Regional battles with customized Flowborn outfits for champions.
• Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC) – Returning at the Esports World Cup 2026.
• Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2026) – The pinnacle event of the year.
• Honor of Queens Tournament – Women’s grassroots series making its much-anticipated return.

In-Game Honors for Champions

To celebrate esports excellence, Honor of Kings will roll out exclusive in-game rewards for winners across major events in 2026, including:

• Special Skin Carved in Indonesian Culture (KIS4).
• Champion-themed Flowborn Outfits (Regional Leagues & Nation Clash).
• KWC Exclusive Skin (Esports World Cup 2026).
• KIC Esports Skin & FMVP Exclusive Skin (KIC2026).

Game Updates

The Honor of Kings BONDS update arrives December 16, 2025, introducing the new hero Chicha, fresh systems, and gameplay enhancements. On December 20, players can look forward to the Year-End Surprise Day, offering the strongest bonuses and perks of the year.