In a nutshell
- Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC at EWC26) begins in Paris, July 30–Aug 8, featuring 20 elite teams from HoK and Arena of Valor.
- Honor of Kings officially unveils Honor of Kings: ACE, a new strategic hero card battler.
- All four Honor of Kings titles will be showcased at gamescom 2026, including Honor of Kings: World.
The Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC at EWC26) has officially begun in Paris, France, running from July 30 to August 8, 2026 as part of the Esports World Cup.
The tournament brings together 20 of the world’s best teams from Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor, marking a landmark moment for international mobile esports.
Tournament Format
The event features a cross‑title format played on a dedicated Esports World Cup patch built on Honor of Kings Season 15. With 111 playable heroes unlocked, teams can experiment with unprecedented compositions.
Stages include:
- Play‑In Stage: 8 teams, BO3 double‑elimination.
- Group Stage: 16 teams, BO3 double‑elimination.
- Playoffs: 8 teams, single‑elimination, BO7 finals (BO5 for third place).
Top teams include AG.AL (title defender), Buriram United Esports, Team Flash, Blacklist International, Virtus.pro, and S8UL Esports, among others.
Honor of Kings: ACE Reveal
Alongside the esports action, Honor of Kings officially unveiled Honor of Kings: ACE, a strategic hero card battler set in the HoK universe. The game offers cross‑platform progression across mobile and PC, with official social channels now live for updates and gameplay reveals.
Gamescom 2026 Showcase
For the first time, all four Honor of Kings titles will be showcased together at gamescom 2026:
- Honor of Kings
- Arena of Valor
- Honor of Kings: World (Eastern fantasy multiplayer action RPG)
- Honor of Kings: ACE (new card battler)
Fans can go hands‑on with demos, meet cosplayers, join booth activities, and pick up exclusive giveaways.
