Team Vitality, the only Western European team in the Honor of Kings (HoK) esports partnership program, has announced its new international roster for the upcoming global launch of the popular Chinese MOBA. The move showcases Vitality's commitment to the game's potential for esports success.
As Honor of Kings prepares for its global launch, Team Vitality has made a bold move by assembling an international roster for the game's competitive scene. This announcement highlights Vitality's信心 in the potential of HoK as an esports powerhouse.
Honor of Kings (HoK), developed by Tencent, has dominated the Chinese mobile gaming market for years, becoming the most popular MOBA in the country. However, its presence in the West has been minimal until now. Tencent's plans for a global release, however, have sparked excitement within the esports community.
Tencent, the gaming giant behind HoK, is investing heavily in building a competitive gaming scene for the game. The Honor of Kings Esports Partnership Program aims to establish HoK as a legitimate contender to popular MOBAs like League of Legends.
Team Vitality's decision to invest in an international roster signals their confidence in HoK's future. As the only Western European team in the partnership program, Vitality's move positions them as pioneers in the emerging HoK esports landscape.
Team Vitality's international roster includes players from various backgrounds:
- Giorgio "Nighty" Hu
- Giovanni "Shanks" Song
- Martin "hailand" Raza
- Jannis "Jasch" Schimmel
- Changpeng "Ctboy" Qi
- Benjamin "Benji" Bourdeau
Jie "Andy" Zhang will serve as the coach, and Sabrina "Sya" Starke will take on the role of manager.
The team will make its official debut at the Honor of Kings Season 2 Invitational, scheduled for June 29th in Kuala Lumpur. This tournament will provide a glimpse of Vitality's potential and the overall competitiveness of the HoK esports scene.
Team Vitality's commitment to HoK has significant implications for the esports industry. It signals the growing recognition of HoK's potential as an esports title, and it sets the stage for a potential rivalry with established MOBAs like League of Legends.
Tencent's investments in HoK's competitive scene demonstrate their ambitions to create a global esports phenomenon. The company's financial resources and marketing reach give HoK a significant advantage in its quest to establish itself in the West.
Team Vitality's new international roster for Honor of Kings underscores the growing importance of the game in the esports landscape. As HoK prepares for its global launch, the competitive scene is poised for rapid growth, and Vitality's commitment positions them as a key player in shaping the future of HoK esports.
