When does Honor of Kings: World release globally?
Short answer: no global date has been announced. The game is live in China (April 2026) and the first global closed alpha already ran in May 2026. Everything below is sourced from official announcements — and anything that isn't confirmed is labeled as speculation. This page updates whenever news lands.
Release timeline
- November 2021
Game announced
TiMi Studio Group announces Honor of Kings: World, an open-world action RPG set in the Honor of Kings universe.
- 2025
China pre-registration opens
Pre-registration opens for players in mainland China, followed by closed beta recruitment.
- April 10, 2026
China launch (PC)
Honor of Kings: World launches on PC in mainland China. The same day, registration opens for the first global closed alpha.
- April 17, 2026
China launch (mobile)
The Android and iOS versions launch in mainland China.
- May 21–27, 2026
First global closed PC alpha
A closed PC alpha test runs for selected players in North America, Europe and Southeast Asia. The build is English-only, with broader localization planned.
- TBA
Global release
No global release date has been announced. Based on Tencent's usual international rollout cadence, a launch in late 2026 or later is plausible — but this is inference, not a confirmed date.
Confirmed vs. speculation
Confirmed
- CN launch: April 10, 2026 (PC), April 17 (mobile)
- Global closed PC alpha: May 21–27, 2026 (NA / EU / SEA)
- Alpha build was English-only; more languages planned
- Built for global audiences from the start (TiMi statement)
Speculation
- "Q3 2026" / "summer 2026" global launch claims — no source
- "April 2026 global launch" headlines — that was the China date
- Console versions at global launch — not announced
Release date FAQ
When does Honor of Kings: World release globally?
No global release date has been announced. The game launched in mainland China on April 10, 2026 (PC) and April 17, 2026 (mobile), and a first global closed PC alpha ran May 21–27, 2026 in North America, Europe and Southeast Asia. Any specific global date you see quoted is speculation until Level Infinite confirms one.
What platforms will Honor of Kings: World be on?
In China the game is live on PC, Android and iOS. The global alpha test ran on PC. Console versions have not been officially confirmed for the global release.
Is Honor of Kings: World a gacha game?
Partly. Based on the Chinese version, monetization centers on a cosmetics gacha (skins and appearance items) rather than pulling playable characters. Details may change for the global version.
Is it the same game as Honor of Kings (the MOBA)?
No. Honor of Kings is a mobile MOBA; Honor of Kings: World is a separate open-world action RPG set in the same universe, featuring familiar heroes from the franchise.
Want to play before global launch? Check our beta signup guide for the next test registration window, or read our CN version coverage to see exactly what the game contains today.