This year, the King Pro League (KPL), the official professional esports league for Honor of Kings, began tapping into artificial intelligence (AI) to boost its competitive edge as the Chinese mainland's gaming market continues its meteoric rise. 🎮🚀
Cheng Huang, head of KPL, says the league is teaming up with clubs to develop AI tools that can simulate specific combat scenarios and the critical ban-pick phase—a pre-match strategy session where teams ban and select characters to outsmart opponents. 🤖
Official data show that daily active users on the Chinese mainland server have surged past 139 million, while global monthly active users have exceeded 260 million. These numbers highlight just how massive and engaged the Honor of Kings community has become. 🌟
Looking ahead to the 2026 Asian Games and upcoming Olympic events, Cheng Huang hopes AI-driven training and viewing options will open the door for even more fans to enjoy esports. More accessible tournament formats and smarter broadcasts could help everyone grasp the thrill of competitive gaming. 🏆
By blending AI with human creativity, the KPL is setting the stage for a new era in esports—where data-driven insights and player instincts come together to raise the bar for tournaments worldwide. 🎉
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KPL taps into AI amid robust expansion of China's gaming market
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