If there's any genre that could claim the title of King of Esports, it would undoubtedly be the MOBA. From its modest beginnings as a mod for Warcraft, this blend of real-time strategy and hack 'n slash shooter has evolved through countless iterations. While League of Legends currently holds the crown, Tencent's Honor of Kings is emerging as a formidable contender.
Today's esports news brings us not one, but two significant updates. First, Nova Esports has been crowned champion of the Honor of Kings Invitational season three, showcasing their dominance in the competitive scene. Simultaneously, OG Esports, a well-established name in the MOBA world, has announced the formation of a new team dedicated to competing in future Honor of Kings tournaments.
These developments mark a significant milestone for both the players and the Honor of Kings community. One of the key challenges in building a top-tier esports scene is attracting elite talent, and Tencent's MOBA has achieved this with apparent ease.
**Above and beyond**
It's not surprising why this is happening. Honor of Kings boasts a dedicated fanbase in China that rivals that of League of Legends, and surpasses many other games. The addition of esports provides these fans with an exciting new dimension to engage with their favorite MOBA.
The question now is whether Honor of Kings can achieve the same level of pop-culture impact as League of Legends. While it has secured a place in the recent Amazon anthology Secret Level, it has yet to create a narrative impact on the scale of something like Arcane.
Could this change? It's uncertain, but what's evident is that in the realm of esports, Honor of Kings is now the arena where the very best are vying for glory.
