Honor of Kings: World Release Date (2026): China Launch and Global Status
Honor of Kings: World has already launched in mainland China, but Tencent and TiMi have not announced a global release date as of October 16, 2026. The PC version opened on April 10, 2026, and the mobile version followed on April 17. Those dates belong to the mainland China release; they do not confirm when the game will be available worldwide.
For readers checking international time zones, both China launch times were 7:00 a.m. China Standard Time in Beijing (UTC+08:00). That converts to 11:00 p.m. UTC on the previous calendar day: April 9 for the PC launch and April 16 for the mobile launch.
Confirmed Honor of Kings: World release dates
The clearest answer depends on which market and platform you mean. The mainland China PC and mobile launches have separate dates, while no official worldwide date has been announced.
| Release milestone | Date and time | What it confirms |
|---|---|---|
| PC launch in mainland China | April 10, 2026, 7:00 a.m. China Standard Time (UTC+08:00); April 9, 11:00 p.m. UTC | The mainland China PC service opened. |
| Mobile launch in mainland China | April 17, 2026, 7:00 a.m. China Standard Time (UTC+08:00); April 16, 11:00 p.m. UTC | The mainland China mobile release followed on iOS and Android. |
| Global release | No date announced as of October 16, 2026 | A worldwide rollout date or window has not been confirmed. |
Tencent's WeGame launch page lists the PC opening at 7:00 a.m. on April 10. The game's official TapTap account separately announced the mobile launch for 7:00 a.m. on April 17 and described PC/mobile cross-platform play. Check the WeGame launch page and the official mobile launch announcement for those regional dates.
Has Honor of Kings: World launched globally?
No public global launch date has been confirmed. An overseas PC test took place in May 2026, but a closed alpha is not the same as a public launch or an open beta. The official test schedule placed the alpha from May 21 at 08:00 UTC through May 27 at 07:59 UTC. Its closure notice said the test servers would shut down and that eligible testers could claim a title when the Open Beta launches; it did not give an Open Beta date.
This is why headlines saying that “Honor of Kings: World is out” need a region check. They may refer to the Chinese service. A release in mainland China does not establish an international launch date, storefront listing, language lineup, or server opening for another market. I found no official global release window to report as of October 16, 2026, so dates circulating without a Tencent or TiMi announcement should be treated as speculation.
Which platforms are confirmed?
For mainland China, the game has launched on PC and mobile. The official overseas alpha was a PC test, with its test notice identifying PC access; that confirms the test platform, not the final platform list for every region. The available official international notices do not provide a confirmed global launch date for console or mobile versions. If you are waiting for a specific device, look for a region-specific announcement or official store page before assuming that the China release details also apply to you.
What kind of game is Honor of Kings: World?
Honor of Kings: World is a multiplayer action RPG set in the Honor of Kings universe. It focuses on exploring a large fantasy world, story quests, and real-time combat. It is a separate product from Honor of Kings, the established 5v5 mobile MOBA. The two share a fictional universe, but the MOBA's global availability is not evidence that the action RPG has launched globally.
Tencent describes the project as a multiplayer adventure RPG from TiMi Studio Group. Its GDC announcement introduced the game as a separate adventure in the Honor of Kings universe. That distinction matters when checking search results, pre-registration pages, and social posts: make sure the announcement names “Honor of Kings: World,” not just “Honor of Kings.”
Where to check for the next official announcement
- Use the official game website. The Honor of Kings: World website offers news and email updates, including future test invitations.
- Read the region and platform in every notice. A China server update, overseas PC test, and global launch are different milestones.
- Wait for a date from Tencent or TiMi. A fan countdown, repost, or unsourced “release date” graphic is not confirmation. The official alpha eligibility notice and alpha closure notice are useful examples of how the team labels test announcements.
Frequently asked questions
When did Honor of Kings: World release?
It launched on PC in mainland China on April 10, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. China Standard Time (UTC+08:00). The mainland China mobile release followed on April 17 at 7:00 a.m. China Standard Time. There is no confirmed global release date.
Is the April 2026 date the global release date?
No. The April dates refer to the mainland China launch. The separate overseas PC alpha in May 2026 was a limited test, and its closure notice did not announce an Open Beta date.
Is Honor of Kings: World the same as the MOBA?
No. It is a separate multiplayer action RPG in the same universe. The original Honor of Kings is a 5v5 MOBA, and its global release does not determine the RPG's regional availability.
