Honor of Kings has successfully concluded its 2025 esports season, which marked its 10th anniversary, and has announced that the '2025 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC 2025)' will be held in Manila, Philippines, this November to determine the global champion.

The '2025 Honor of Kings Nation Clash' served as a fierce stage where top Southeast Asian teams clashed in strategy and skill. Over four days, six teams competed: Homebois x BSE and Alpha Gaming from Malaysia, Blacklist International and WeTrnd Esports from the Philippines, and Indonesia's Bigetron by Vitality and Alter Ego Esports.

In the final, the Malaysian representative team secured a 4-0 victory over the Philippine team, becoming the first Nation Clash champion. The winning team received a total prize pool of $40,000 and limited-edition nation-themed Flobon costumes. The final MVP was awarded to the player Guiyu.

Meanwhile, the '2025 Honor of Queens Women’s Tournament Malaysia' also featured impressive moments. A total of 24 teams from four regions—Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong (China)—participated, showcasing the passion and high-level competitiveness of female gamers. In the final, APG Angels (APGA) defeated NL Gaming (NLG) with a set score of 2-1 to claim the championship.

The upcoming tournament, KIC 2025, will be held in Manila, Philippines, from November 14th to 30th. The group stage and the first knockout stage will take place from the 14th to the 23rd at the Shooting Gallery, while the second knockout stage and the grand final will be held at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay Activity Center from the 28th to the 30th.

This tournament features a total prize pool of $1 million and includes top global teams, such as the champions of the Brazil Championship (CHOKBR), KWE and KMW champions, and teams that passed the KIC 2025 Last Call and Phoenix Reborn qualifiers. Additionally, an exclusive skin will be awarded to the final MVP, and a special KIC esports hero skin will be unveiled.

Furthermore, the 2026 esports roadmap was revealed. Next year's season will begin with Invitational Season 4, followed by regional pro league Spring seasons and the Nation Clash. Subsequently, the Honor of Kings World Cup, where top teams from each country compete for the pinnacle of esports, will be held at the Esports World Cup (EWC). In the second half of the year, the regional pro league Autumn seasons will lead into the Honor of Kings International Championship, which will serve as the grand finale of the year.