‘Honor of Kings: World’ Unveils New Trailer Ahead of Hands-On Demo at Gamescom 2025
Honor of Kings: World is shaping up to be a bold leap into the future for the Honor of Kings franchise.
Players will get their first chance to explore the fantasy-rich multiplayer RPG — including its world, puzzles, and combat — at Hall 9 all week long.
Shenzhen, China – August 19, 2025 – Ahead of its public debut at Gamescom 2025, TiMi Studio Group premiered a brand-new trailer for Honor of Kings: World during the highly anticipated Opening Night Live in Cologne, Germany. This exciting reveal gave fans around the world a closer look at the game’s lush environments, complex puzzles, and fast-paced action that form the heart of its gameplay experience.
The trailer, featured during Geoff Keighley’s annual showcase, highlighted the breathtaking continent of Primaera, where players will face a host of unique challenges and enjoy rapid, fluid combat with dual-style fighting mechanics.
A Milestone Moment for Eastern Fantasy RPGs
This new reveal marks a major step forward for Honor of Kings: World, a multiplayer action RPG that expands the beloved Honor of Kings universe into a larger, story-driven open-world experience. Following the premiere at ONL, attendees of Gamescom 2025 will be the first in the world to get hands-on with the game.
Visitors can head to Hall 9, Booth B040 from August 20 to 24 to experience the demo firsthand. The playable setup includes co-op boss battles fully compatible with both mouse-keyboard and controller inputs.
A Word from the Dev Team
“We’ve worked incredibly hard on Honor of Kings: World, and Opening Night Live was the perfect stage to offer fans a true taste of what’s to come,” said Big Huang, Lead Combat Designer at TiMi Studio Group. “Now we can’t wait to see how players respond when they try it for themselves at Gamescom.”
Key Features
- Seamless Multiplayer Combat: Switch between two distinct fighting styles mid-battle to adapt and dominate enemies in real time.
- Shared World Activities: Crafting, homebuilding, and open-world exploration await across the vast continent of Primaera.
- Narrative-Driven Adventure: Embark on a compelling journey alongside legendary heroes from the original Honor of Kings franchise.
In Honor of Kings: World, players step into the shoes of a new student at the prestigious Ji Xia Academy — an elite institution divided into three schools for the exceptionally gifted. Along the way, they’ll encounter fellow students, wise mentors, and familiar legendary figures, all while uncovering the secrets of the mysterious force known as “Flow,” the ever-shifting power source shaping this fantastical world.
Players can sign up for updates and learn more at the official website.
About TiMi Studio Group
TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, is a world-class video game development and publishing team headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with offices in Montreal, Los Angeles, Seattle, Singapore, Shanghai, and Chengdu. Since its founding in 2008, TiMi has been known for developing high-quality, creatively ambitious titles across a variety of platforms and genres.
TiMi is the creative force behind popular titles such as Honor of Kings, Speed Drifters, Delta Force, and upcoming titles like Monster Hunter Outlanders. They’ve also partnered with major gaming franchises to develop AAA titles like Call of Duty: Mobile, Pokémon UNITE, and Age of Empires Mobile.
For more on TiMi, follow them on LinkedIn @timistudios.
Final Thoughts
Honor of Kings: World is shaping up to be a bold leap into the future for the Honor of Kings franchise. With its lush open-world setting, dual-style combat system, and immersive storytelling, it bridges the gap between action-heavy gameplay and meaningful narrative. By blending deep multiplayer systems with cultural fantasy, TiMi is positioning this title as not just a fan favorite, but a standout contender in the action RPG space. The debut at Gamescom may just be the beginning of something monumental.
