The event page previews a mysterious muscular man; who exactly is this new hero?

Honor of Kings is currently in a lull, with no major collaborations or launches yet. However, this is the calm before the storm. With only about a month left until next year, the official team will likely capitalize on last-minute sales to hype up the new S42 season. After the 10th anniversary update, players will return to ranked matches, analyzing data and hero strengths. Updates to the test server are particularly anticipated, with much excitement surrounding the new version's content and numerous leaks already circulating.

Ranked Match Mechanism Optimization

Firstly, regarding the matchmaking mechanism, S42 is not just a new season, but also a new year. In this new year, stagnation is not an option. It's said that more effort will be put into improving the game experience. Several generations ago, we had a star-rating system and pre-selected lanes; this time, matchmaking will be transparent. After ten years of game operation, the logic behind matchmaking has always been a mystery. Some have accused the ELO system of manipulating hidden MMR, claiming that winning streaks inevitably lead to losing streaks. Previously, wins and losses relied entirely on luck, even within the same rank, the range was always ambiguous, and teammates and opponents were often mismatched in skill. This time, a kind of "X-ray vision" has been added. Before matchmaking, all the numerical information of potential teammates will be displayed, including win rate, pick rate, number of games played, main, etc. If anything unusual or unsuitable is found, matchmaking can be canceled.

A brand new male hero, with a tank-like physique, whose gameplay revolves around controlling rain.

The second thing to discuss is the new hero, new season, new map, and new character. After entering the game, summoners have likely seen the mysterious muscular man from the trailer. Who exactly is he? Netizens compared his hairstyle and physique, and the most similar one is the previously revealed Yu the Great, wielding a large cauldron, with elements and rain-like feel. His status is estimated to be on par with Sikong Zhen, possessing both offensive and defensive capabilities, and tank/warrior attributes. Whether he can roam the jungle remains an unanswered question. The good news is that he is expected to be released on the test server soon, so the gameplay, skills, special effects, and character models will be revealed soon. Please be patient.

The most anticipated update date for the season has been confirmed. Previously, it was predicted to be at the end of December or the beginning of January. The end date of the battle pass serves as a warning, and the server is habitually scheduled to shut down for maintenance on Thursdays. Thursday in January is New Year's Day, which is a golden time for activity, so the most likely date is January 8th.