Gaming
Honor of Kings is the world’s most-played mobile MOBA with 100 million daily players
Mumbai: As per the recent development, Honor of Kings, one of the world’s highest-grossing and most popular Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games will potentially be launched soon in India as part of its phased global release.
The official Instagram handle of Clash of Titans (which is the Indian version of Arena of Valor – the international adaption of Honor of Kings), published by Actoz Singapore, has been rebranded as Honor of Kings India and has posted this announcement on their page.
Here are some key information and statistics about the game:
– Honor of Kings is the world’s most-played mobile MOBA with 100 million daily players.
– Honor of Kings will be part of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with a $3 million prize pool to 12 competing teams.
– Sensor Tower store intelligence data shows that in February 2024, Tencent’s “Honor of Kings” attracted US$248 million in the global App Store and Google Play, ranking first in the global mobile game best-selling list.
– Esports serves as a central strategy for Honor of Kings with the game’s developers organizing tailored local and global tournaments across various regions with lucrative prize pools.
In regards to the potential launch of one of the biggest MOBA games in the world in India, please find below the reactions of the Esports industry stakeholders:
8Bit Creatives and co-founder of S8UL founder & CEO Animesh Agarwal:
“The release of Honor of Kings in India can be a game-changer for the country’s mobile gaming market. With its massive player base and global popularity, the game’s potential entry into India will attract a new segment of players and drive growth within the MOBA gaming community. The entire industry is anticipating the game’s official launch.”
Esports Federation of India director & Asian Esports Federation (AESF) vice president Lokesh Suji:
“The introduction of Honor of Kings to the Indian video gaming landscape can play a crucial role in catalyzing the growth of Esports in our nation. With the game well renowned for placing a strong emphasis on Esports tournaments with lucrative prize pools, we anticipate a surge in competitive gaming in the country. Its release will also elevate the competition within the MOBA genre in India which will contribute to creating a sustainable Esports ecosystem based on multiple games. We are eager to witness the positive impact of the game on the country’s Esports community.”
Mrinmoy Lakhar a.k.a. 8Bit_Beg4Mercy, a prominent gamer of S8UL:
“Honor of Kings marking its official launch in India will provide our Esports players with the opportunity to enhance their gameplay by competing against their international counterparts. With the game having laid out a well-structured roadmap for other regions, we hope that the Indian market will be prioritized in a similar fashion to grant our players ample opportunities to showcase their skills. Concurrently, gaming creators will find a fresh canvas in Honor of Kings. By curating unique content, creators will be able to cater to the game’s passionate audience and expand the reach of gaming in the nation.”
Rohit Agarwal, founder & director, Alpha Zegus, the next-gen marketing agency specializing in the domains of gaming & lifestyle:
“One of the biggest mobile MOBA games ever, Honor of Kings very recently made its entry into the (MENA) region, and its entry in India is going to be very warmly welcomed, considering India loves MOBA. It’s going to go head-on with the likes of BGMI, which is currently the biggest MOBA game in India, and that would be quite interesting to watch. But I’m glad that the players as well as the audience will have more MOBA titles to try apart from BGMI, and if all goes well, our country might be represented at the Riyadh Esports World Cup. Fingers crossed that there are no pushbacks from the government on any compliances.”
Gaming
IICT signs three MoUs to boost AVGC-XR and esports
Partnerships with Zenfluencers, Yologram and Eruditio at Chennai Gaming Show 2026 strengthen education, XR innovation and nationwide talent outreach.
MUMBAI: IICT has just levelled up the game in a big way. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed three strategic Memorandums of Understanding on 17 April 2026 at the CII Summit FX – India Gaming Show in Chennai, forging alliances with The Zenfluencers, Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. and Eruditio Consultants to accelerate India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The tie-ups combine IICT’s strengths in education, skilling and research with specialist expertise across esports, immersive technologies and large-scale outreach.
- With The Zenfluencers, IICT will roll out globally benchmarked esports programmes, including joint certification courses, industry workshops, tournaments and masterclasses, creating clear career pathways across the full esports value chain.
- The partnership with Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. focuses on gaming, immersive storytelling and extended reality (XR), delivering industry-aligned curriculum, faculty mentorship, student showcases and collaborative research in immersive AI and virtual production.
- Collaboration with Eruditio Consultants targets awareness, accessibility and career alignment, with nationwide counsellor training, institutional engagement and structured guidance frameworks to reach students beyond Tier-1 cities.
IICT CEO Vishwas Deoskar said, “As the AVGC-XR sector evolves at a rapid pace, strong collaborations between industry and academia are essential. These partnerships will create meaningful impact across education, innovation and outreach.”
Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. founder Aditya Mani added, “AI-driven creator worlds are transforming games into engines of culture, commerce and careers. Together we aim to empower a generation to build immersive futures.”
Eruditio Consultants founder Indrajit Ghosh noted, “This is not just about awareness, it is about building a structured ecosystem that connects aspiration with opportunity.”
The Zenfluencers CEO Atharva Gupta said, “This MoU is a big unlock moment for the esports ecosystem in India. We’re building a structured pipeline for talent across the full stack.”
By bringing together academia, industry leaders and ecosystem players, IICT is creating scalable models that blend cutting-edge skills with real-world relevance. In a sector racing toward the future, these three partnerships ensure India’s next generation of creative technologists won’t just keep up, they’ll set the pace.
