Vivo Keyd Stars Emerges Victorious in Honor of Kings Invitational 2024 Season 1

In a thrilling conclusion to the inaugural Honor of Kings Invitational 2024 Season 1 tournament, Vivo Keyd Stars emerged as the undisputed champions, avenging their only loss against Alpha 7 Esports earlier in the competition. This victory not only earned them the lion's share of the $300,000 prize pool but also guaranteed their participation in the upcoming Honor of Kings Invitational Season Two this spring.

Vivo Keyd Stars Dominates Alpha 7 Esports in the Grand Finals

The Grand Finals matchup showcased Vivo Keyd Stars' exceptional skill and teamwork as they swept Alpha 7 Esports, the Group B champions, with a resounding 3-0 victory. Despite Alpha 7's earlier 2-1 series win during the group stages, Vivo Keyd Stars proved their superiority this time around.

The first game was a close contest, but Vivo Keyd Stars pulled ahead thanks to VKS.Dani's pivotal play to secure the Tyrant, giving them the edge they needed to clinch the victory. The subsequent games followed a similar pattern, with Vivo Keyd Stars displaying dominance that Alpha 7 Esports couldn't match.

Level Infinite Unveils Major Investments and Initiatives for Honor of Kings Esports

In 2024, Level Infinite unveiled several significant updates for Honor of Kings esports. These included a substantial $15 million investment to bolster the esports ecosystem, the introduction of the Honor of Kings Global Invitational Series, and the launch of the Honor of Kings Open Series.

The Honor of Kings Open Series aims to create a clear path-to-pro for amateur and semi-professional teams, fostering talent development within the ranks. In-game registration for the Open Series begins on April 15th, offering top-performing teams the chance to secure spots in the upcoming Honor of Kings Invitational Season 2 event.

Esports World Cup to Feature Honor of Kings as a Cornerstone Title

Level Infinite's partnership with the Esports World Cup establishes Honor of Kings as a cornerstone title for the prestigious event over the next three years. The inaugural Esports World Cup, scheduled for this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will feature the top 12 Honor of Kings teams from around the world competing for a $3 million prize pool and a guaranteed berth in the Honor of Kings Invitational Championship later in the year.

Out of the ten global teams participating through qualifiers, two will receive direct invites, including China's KPL Dream Team. Additionally, as the host country of the Esports World Cup, a team from Saudi Arabia will also secure a direct invitation.

Vivo Keyd Stars Set to Defend Title in Honor of Kings Invitational Season Two

The next event in the Honor of Kings Global Invitational Series will be the Honor of Kings Invitational Season Two, where Vivo Keyd Stars will be joined by teams from across the globe, all vying for a spot at the Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason. With their impressive victory in Season One, Vivo Keyd Stars has set the bar high and will be the team to beat in the upcoming tournaments.