"E-Sports Giant Adopts Game-Changing Format for Global Dominance"

Honor of Kings Unveils Major Esports Plans for 2025

Following its global launch, Honor of Kings is making significant strides in the esports arena. 2024 has been a landmark year, and 2025 promises even more exciting developments. Key announcements include the inaugural Honor of Kings invitational tournament in the Philippines (February 21st - March 1st) and, most notably, the global adoption of a ban & pick format for Season Three and all future tournaments.

What exactly is ban & pick? Simply put, once a hero is selected by a team in a match, that hero becomes unavailable to that team for the remainder of the tournament. This means a player's hero choice impacts their entire team, creating strategic depth.

This system adds a compelling new layer to the game, especially considering many players specialize in a limited roster of heroes. Think of the impact this will have on team strategy and player choices!

Strategic Depth and Team Cohesion

The popularity of ban & pick in MOBAs is undeniable. While other games like League of Legends and Rainbow Six Siege utilize similar mechanics, Honor of Kings' implementation introduces a unique element: the ban is determined by individual player choices within a match, rather than pre-tournament agreements.

This change emphasizes team synergy and strategic decision-making. Players must weigh the benefits of using a familiar, mastered hero against the potential advantages of selecting a hero better suited to the current match situation or saving their main for later rounds. This added layer of complexity promises to heighten the excitement and engagement for both players and spectators.