In a nutshell

• Honor of Kings hosted a Festival of Lanterns event in Quezon City with esports personalities and community activities.
• Filipino esports icon Oheb officially joined the Honor of Kings family.
• Upcoming events include Creator Cup S2, Barangay Roadshow, and the launch of the Arnisadora skin inspired by the national martial art, Arnis.

Honor of Kings lit up Eastwood Central Plaza in Quezon City last weekend with its Festival of Lanterns celebration. Hosted by esports personalities Ingan and Butters, the event featured activity booths, stage games, and the highly anticipated PKL Watch Party, keeping the energy high throughout the day.

Attendees also joined in contests and raffles, with prizes ranging from exclusive title cards to a custom HOK Wrapped MG One Car.

Lighting Ceremony and the Reveal of “Mr. 1”

A symbolic “lighting of the stars” ceremony was held with creators KCbae, Abdul & Marshy, Ian Tayao, and Chano. The mystery surrounding “Mr. 1” was finally unveiled as esports duo VeeWise, revealed through a community treasure hunt.

Oheb Joins the Honor of Kings Family

The highlight of the night was the announcement that Oheb, widely known as the Filipino Sniper, has officially joined the Honor of Kings roster. With multiple world championships under his belt, Oheb’s arrival is set to elevate the competitive scene in Southeast Asia.

What’s Next for the Philippine Community

The Honor of Kings PH team teased several upcoming initiatives for 2026:

• Creator Cup Season 2
• Barangay Roadshow Season 2
• Content Creator Program & Play to Earn Benefits

Adding to the excitement, a new Arke skin — Ascension: Arnisadora — was revealed, paying tribute to the Philippines’ national martial art, Arnis.

Wrapping Up with Prizes and Cosplay

The event concluded with a Lanterns DIY contest parade and Cosplayer Winner Awards, where winners took home PHP 5,000 cash prizes. The grand raffle capped off the night with the announcement of the HOK Wrapped MG One Car giveaway.