Opinions online are polarized: junglers are the darlings of Season 42, and the hidden rewards are surprisingly exciting? (Part 3)

As we move into 2026, regardless of whether you're a college student or a working professional, or what stage of life you're in, it's undeniable that it's becoming increasingly difficult to find a consistent player to rank up with in these kinds of online games. Looking at your friends list, how many of your real-life acquaintances are still online? And how long ago was it last?

Ranking up is all about skill; the process is lonely, but you'll meet your destined teammates.

No wonder most people view Honor of Kings as a social game. Game friends are often just online acquaintances. Unless you get along well and are dating, you might meet in real life. Otherwise, they're just strangers playing with you. You casually post on Xiaohongshu to find teammates, and after a match, you spot a high-ranking teammate, click the "add friend" button, spend a few enjoyable games, and then it's all up to fate if you meet again. The game itself is secondary; the most important thing is to meet players from all over the world. The company clearly understands this positioning. Several versions ago, they launched the 3D map of Jixia Academy, allowing players to enter the lobby, become the Child of Yuanliu, walk around and interact with others, freely customize their outfits and attire, and continuously innovate to cater to different needs.

It might sound like I'm digressing, but what I'm trying to say is that the pace of modern society forces players to play alone. Solo queueing is the new habit. Without teammates to help you rank up, fighting can be incredibly difficult. Matches are all with strangers, and without voice communication, achieving perfect synergy and relentlessly climbing to the top is all for the title of "Lone Hero." This symbolic badge is extremely valuable, and the account would fetch a high price if sold. So you can't just laugh it off and say it's meaningless or a waste of effort. The honors you earn in the game and the limited-edition skins you accumulate can make you money.

The unpredictability of the critical hit treasure hunt is somewhat comical.

Speaking of skins, the story takes a turn. Remember the newly launched critical hit system? It was incredibly lucky. After analysis, the conclusion was that the guaranteed cost was not low, even higher than the regular Glory Treasure Hunt. It's just that the reward system selects the rewards for you. Recently, some people have tried the so-called critical hit system. Who knew that after several five-pulls and single pulls, they would trigger the hidden reward and get Wu Zetian's Nyx Oracle. Netizens said it was a one-shot success because they had collected all the Glory Collection skins, but they just didn't get this one. Unfortunately, the hero didn't arrive, but the skin arrived first, which was quite comical. Indeed, the Treasure Hunt depends on fate.

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