India, April 20 -- Honor of Kings is making a bigger play for India, and it is doing so on two fronts at once. The game's latest announcement is not just about attracting more players. It is about building the systems around the game that help a title last: creators who keep the community active and tournaments that give top players something bigger to chase.

On April 20, 2026, Honor of Kings said it would launch HOK Studio in India, alongside the King's Arise India: KWC at EWC26 Qualifier. Together, the two moves suggest a more deliberate India strategy, one focused on local content and a clearer esports pathway.

HOK Studio is the game's official creator platform. In its first India phase, Honor of Kings plans to roll out a content cre...