#Honor of Kings

As the Honor of Kings Invitational Season 3 approaches, Tencent has announced the implementation of the global ban and pick format, bringing a new layer of strategy to competitive Honor of Kings esports. This format will not only be featured in the upcoming Invitational but will also be adopted in future Honor of Kings tournaments, enhancing the game’s evolving competitive landscape. At that time, Honor of Kings was still exclusive to China. The Honor of Kings Invitational S3 2025 is set to take place from February 21 to March 1 in Manila, Philippines. The move demonstrates Tencent’s commitment to refining Honor of Kings esports and pushing its strategic depth to new heights. The Philippines has been selected as the host nation for the Honor of Kings Invitational Season 3, an exciting development announced by TiMi Studio Group and Level Infinite. This prestigious global tournament is scheduled for February 2025 and marks another milestone for the local esports scene, particularly after the recent establishment of the Philippine Honor of Kings local league. One of the most anticipated changes in this season’s invitational is the introduction of the global ban pick rule, a feature that has only been implemented in the Honor of Kings China league. Read more in our articles including "Honor of Kings Invitational S3 to Introduce Global Ban and Pick Format" and "Philippines to Host Honor of Kings Season 3 Invitational in February 2025".