Arena of Valor was first released in China as Honor of Kings by Tencent Games, which later was adapted for global markets as Arena of Valor.
Tencent Games launched Arena of Valor globally in multiple regions including North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Arena of Valor began hosting official esports tournaments, including the Arena of Valor International Championship, expanding its competitive scene.
The first Arena of Valor World Cup was held, bringing together top teams from around the world to compete internationally.