Introduced in November 2021, TiMi Studio Group’s Honor of Kings: World has been a very long time coming. Updates have been sporadic, however Tencent hosted a behind-closed-doors playtest ultimately month’s GDC 2025, permitting media members to go hands-on. Impressions have slowly trickled out since concerning the “multiplayer journey RPG,” however lead designer Simon revealed to WCCF Tech that it’s nonetheless completely playable solo.
When requested about the identical, he replied, “You may if you would like. We really present various a single-player expertise. It’s an possibility. We offer a non-invasive multiplayer expertise for you. In some unspecified time in the future, it’s at all times handy to play with others. Let’s say that you just really feel like a boss combat is simply too tough. As a participant, you’ll be able to at all times name for assist, but it surely’s not going to be disruptive.”
Matchmaking with equally ranked gamers is offered when heading right into a dungeon, although it’s unknown if there are any restrictions. After all, you can even usher in AI companions, which Simon describes as an “assistant operate.”
“For those who can’t discover a buddy or simply wish to play alone, then there are alternatives for AI companions within the dungeons or stuff like that. So it’s extra like an accessible assistant operate to that.” It’s unknown in the event you can quickly recruit different gamers’ characters as help models with the AI controlling them.
Amid all the brand new particulars, Honor of Kings: World nonetheless lacks a launch date, with the event crew “working actually onerous to convey it on-line as quickly as attainable.” Non-public playtests are ongoing, and the title is coming to consoles and PC. Keep tuned for extra particulars, and take a look at the most recent trailer right here.
