Honor of Kings: World officially announces PC Open Beta
The gaming community was recently shaken when TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent, officially revealed the release date for Honor of Kings: World.
The game will launch its PC Open Beta on April 10 in China.
This marks a major milestone after years of teasers and anticipation.
Why is PC the first platform?
Tencent’s decision to launch on PC first is a strategic move.
The reason:
- Built with Unreal Engine 5
- Requires powerful hardware
- Designed for large-scale open-world experience
The PC version is essentially the showcase of the game’s full graphical potential.
Mobile version coming later
The mobile version has also been confirmed, but:
- No official release date yet
- Requires further optimization
This is expected, given the complexity of bringing a UE5 open-world game to mobile.
Gameplay trailer reveals iconic characters
The newly released trailer showcased many familiar characters:
- Flowborn
- Luban Master
- Sun Bin
- Meng Ya
- Garo
- Kaizer
- Oriental Yao
- Xi Shi
- Wang Zhaojun
- Mulan
And especially:
- Leng Hui, a brand-new exclusive character.
A true open-world RPG experience
The game goes beyond MOBA gameplay with features like:
- Character progression (gacha / upgrade)
- Exploration and puzzles
- Fashion customization
- Multiplayer co-op
This clearly positions it as a full-fledged open-world RPG.
Can it become Tencent’s next big hit?
The biggest question remains:
Can TiMi Studio Group break the stigma of adaptation games?
With strong advantages:
- Massive IP
- UE5 technology
- Huge player base
If the PC version succeeds, the mobile version could benefit massively.
Final Thoughts
The April 10 Open Beta marks the beginning of a major journey for Honor of Kings: World.
Launching on PC first is a smart move to:
- Build hype
- Showcase quality
- Grow the community
This could very well become one of the biggest RPG releases of 2026.