The S42 battle pass has been changed, with the Collector's Edition being removed and replaced with a free and advanced version.

The update to Honor of Kings, ushering in Season 42, has become a hot topic in the community. After downloading the resource pack and entering the game, the first task is inevitably to study the new systems, such as benefits, battle pass, season missions, ranked matches, etc. Not everyone will pay special attention to the developments of the test server. Moreover, that is a place for testing content. Whether it will be implemented depends on the official server. What new features will the new season bring?

Season and Battle Pass exclusive: Line Puppy

Aside from hero data comparisons and equipment adjustments and balancing, the most confusing optimization is actually the Battle Pass system. The price reduction was already widely known, but what changes have been made? The Collector's Edition, which everyone is familiar with, has been officially canceled; only the Advanced Edition remains, dropping from 388 points to 188 points. From now on, only one Epic skin will be sold in the Battle Pass; this time it's a collaboration with Xiao Qiao, named "Line Dog." You heard right, the Tier 1 Brave skin is now history; it still exists in the international server, but the Chinese server has said goodbye to it.

The biggest change to the free version of the battle pass is the merging of season missions. In other words, the S42 season limited edition will be moved to the battle pass system. Players must upgrade the battle pass to level 5 to obtain Zhou Yu's S42 season skin, which is a collaboration with the line-puppy skin and is the same as Xiao Qiao's, making it a couple's outfit. After reaching level 40, the quality will be upgraded to epic. Here you can understand that the current season battle pass is divided into free and advanced versions, each offering an epic skin. The series is synchronized, unlike the previous concept differences, making it more easily recognizable.

Tournament Battle Pass: Yulong Jinhua

The Tier 5 Brave skin effects are mediocre, with blue and yellow effects resembling a vast sea. The Epic skin effects, on the other hand, are like a healing spell, dreamy and warm. This approach directly increases the value of the season-limited skins and regains player attention. Furthermore, the S42 battle pass still includes an Epic skin selection chest, featuring Cao Cao's Ghost Captain, Angela's Doll Match, and Miyamoto Musashi's New Beginning. There's not much to compare; just choose the more expensive one.

It's worth mentioning that there will be a brand new tournament battle pass in 2026, which will introduce Xi Shi's Star Legend, FMVP Youlong Qingying, who will finally get a new look with a purple and yellow color scheme and be named Youlong Jinhua. The advanced version will cost 288 points and will be unlocked at level 80, making it more expensive than the regular season battle pass.