Edition No. 57 · GlobalEst. 2026

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Kuaishou Gaming Wins Honor of Kings World Cup at Esports World Cup 2026

The team secured the top prize in a $3 million tournament as the global esports season reaches its peak with upcoming events in Japan and beyond.

By Planet Earth News Gaming Desk· Published 2026-08-12· 3 min read
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Kuaishou Gaming has secured a major victory at the Honor of Kings World Cup. The event took place as part of the larger Esports World Cup 2026. This win marks a significant moment for the team and the mobile gaming community. The tournament offered a total prize pool of $3,000,000. As the champions, Kuaishou Gaming took home the largest portion of this money. This high-stakes competition drew attention from fans and professional players across the globe. The Grand Final was a highly competitive match that tested the skills of both teams. Kuaishou Gaming emerged as the winner after a series of intense rounds. The victory highlights the team's preparation and strategic play during the tournament. This year's event was unique because it brought different gaming communities together. For the first time, teams from both Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor competed on the same international stage. This crossover format was designed to unify the player bases of these similar mobile titles. The Honor of Kings World Cup is just one part of the massive Esports World Cup 2026. This global festival features competitions in 25 different popular video games. The total prize money for all events combined reaches an unprecedented $70 million. Dan Merkley, the Chief Executive Officer of Phygital International, spoke about the excitement of these new formats. He noted that events like the Games of the Future Astana 2026 reflect the future of sport. These competitions combine physical and digital elements to create a new kind of experience for fans. The 2026 esports season is far from over for Honor of Kings players. Several major tournaments are scheduled for the second half of the year. These include the Esports Nations Cup and the Honor of Kings International Championship. Another landmark event will take place in Nagoya, Japan, from September 27 to September 28. Honor of Kings will be featured as an official medal event at the Asian Games 2026. This inclusion shows how esports is becoming more integrated into traditional sporting landscapes. In December, the Honor of Kings International Championship will gather the world's 16 best teams. This premier showdown will determine who closes out the year as the ultimate world champion. The event is expected to be one of the biggest stages for international mobile gaming. The success of these tournaments shows the massive growth of mobile gaming. While PC and console games remain popular, mobile titles now command huge audiences and significant revenue. This trend is especially visible in regions like Asia, where mobile esports is a dominant force. Kuaishou Gaming’s victory in Paris sets a high bar for the rest of the season. Fans are now looking forward to the upcoming matches in Nagoya and the final championship in December. The competitive gaming world continues to expand with more viewers and larger prizes every year.
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